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Talk to other disabled people about everything and anything related to dating and relationships. Join in an ongoing conversation or start your own by clicking the 'new discussion' button. -
Share experiences and tips relating to chronic pain with people in a similar situation.
492 discussions
3.3K replies
Most recent: Hi, my name is Pricetower! Does anyone else have fibromyalgia? by chiarieds
January 26
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Get advice and discuss issues on everything from wheelchairs and mobility scooters to AFOs, hearing aids and screen readers.
Today there are a great variety of assistive technologies available to help disabled people go about their everyday lives. If you’ve got a question or concern about mobility aids, disability equipment, accessibility software or anything else, the community may be able to help.
710 discussions
3.1K replies
Most recent: Hi to all, could I have a walking stick? by Sparklebright63
January 26
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Ask the community about schools, further education and learning for disabled children.
Take a look at some of our community discussions on learning, schools, special educational needs (SEN), educational health and care plans (EHC) and more. If you’ve got any questions or views on related issues like SENCO co-ordinators or educational psychologists, go ahead and post a new discussion. -
Work With Me is our new campaign to tackle the barriers disabled people all too often face when trying to get into and stay in work. Find more information at www.scope.org.uk/WorkWithMe. Use this category to talk about anything from pre-employment and finding work, to employment issues once you are in work, as well as planning and developing for a future career.
395 discussions
2.7K replies
Most recent: Employment for a powered wheelchair user by janer1967
January 27
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There are many hidden costs of disability. Share your top tips for cutting costs, or have a chat about managing your finances, and our community members will offer their advice.
267 discussions
1.4K replies
Most recent: Extra help when condition is worse by lisathomas50
January 27
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Your questions about disability housing and accessible housing issues.
The place to discuss disability housing, housing benefits for disabled people and independent living issues. Share your experiences, discuss accessible housing needs or ask the community for advice.
746 discussions
4K replies
Most recent: Right to buy and Council Tax exemption by dottydotty
January 25
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Diet and nutrition is something we all think about, though we can't offer medical advice you can chat about your issues and tips here. -
Join our discussions on leisure activities and disability sports, or create a new discussion and tell us what activities you enjoy.
227 discussions
950 replies
Most recent: Are there any grants available to help autistic kids access sports and fitness? by lisathomas50
January 18
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Get advice and tips on motability and blue badges
Do you have questions about motability? Are you looking for advice about blue badges and cars as a disabled person? Ask our community by starting a new discussion, or join an existing one below.
376 discussions
2.6K replies
Most recent: Possible breach of Data Protection on Motability scheme by OverlyAnxious
January 24