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Can I withdraw PIP claim before assessment?
Hi everyone, I am new to all this and hoping for some advice - apologies if I am posting this in the wrong category. I had to leave my job after a breakdown last year and I was advised to apply for ESA and PIP - it took me months to get the courage up but I finally applied a few months ago. I'm due my PIP assessment this…
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Cerebral Palsy and puberty
Hi I am a SENDCo at a primary school supporting a young girl in Year 4 who has cerebral palsy and we think is starting to go through puberty. We have heard it can happen earlier in children with cerebral palsy is this right? Are there any organisation out there that can support? We are in Tameside. Thank you
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Hello everybody,just experienced the dreaded UC migration and thought along side the Carers trust this would be a good place to join.
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Hi, my name is momphnpain1!
My mom had shingles on her face and scalp in her eye. In July now she suffers with PHN and we have tried everything no pill helps and capsaicin burns and doesn't help. Looking for and ideas that may help.
Hi, my name is Yinka!
Hello I am yinka, accesbility and disability advocate and executive Director, Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa - www.cdinclsusionafrica,org Happy to be here. I am here for knowledge sharing and networking
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hey we have DID have only just come across your site
Hi, my name is crookygirl81!
Hi I’m new here and just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and need help with benefits etc as currently been off work for two months and not sure I can return full time due to constant pain and brain fog as well as other symptoms… I would appreciate any help x
Hi, just need some help LCWRA
hi I have had many back and fourths in my journal about my limited capability for work related allowance. I’ve changed my health conditions and they still haven’t taken it off after years. I’m so worried about becoming in debt because they haven’t taken it off my payments or reassessed me despite changing my health…
Hi, new to Non Epileptic seizures
hi I was diagnosed with non epileptic seizures back in November, neurologist very rude and dismissive. Latest episodes involve me completely loosing speech. No medical professional seems interested . Does anyone else suffer with lose of speech? Any help or advice much appreciated. Thanks Angela
Hi, my name is Muriel1951!
Hi everyone, 1st timer. Just looked at my bank account, should have received my pip payment yesterday but not. Does anyone no of any problems with dwp payments Best Muriel
Hi, my name is vivien1969!
hi I live in a housing association house 4 bedroom there is me my husband my daughter 15 and my son 19 . My son’s girlfriend has just found out she is pregnant. My husband works I am on PIP and we also get universal credit. If my sons girlfriend moves in with us would it effect my universal credit?
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Hi, my name is Meh84!
Hi guys, I am 39, recently diagnosed with adhd but know I am on the spectrum. My daughter is adhd, asd and pda diagnosed. Embrassing my weird. Sick of wearing a mask and pretend/try to like what NT people like.
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Hello. My first post! Cyn
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Hi my name is Lenore I am 30 year old , I am happy to talk with people
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Hello, it's good to meet you on this platform.
Hi, my name is Bolade!
Looking forward to engaging with this community. Just got one question. Is there a mobile version for this, wondering how easy it is to use my phone for the community. I found it online using my laptop, but I tend to be with my phone more. Cheers :)
Hi, my name is MissMolly222!
I have been awarded limited capability fork work & work related they have attached a letter to my journal which I cannot open or download but what is UCD81

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