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Myotonic Dystrophy
Hi…my name’s Steve. ****. Retired. I live in Surrey. I have Myotonic Dystrophy. My brother died aged 62 from same MD. I’m pretty upbeat and try to do most things bearing in mind I can only walk about 25m with walking stick. I use Rollator and e wheelchair. Gave up driving year ago before I hit someone or thing. I love Art,…
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Hi, my name is sararoo!
Hey all
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Hi, my name is phili! I'm new here and extremely anxious to post but need advice please
I'm entitled to the disability car tax and my stepdad claims it but he's not using it for me as he's supposed to is there a way to have it revoked also he's done it fraudulently he went to the post office without the paper work and the way he put it is that they turned a blind eye please help
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Hi, my name is elainey60!
I am 64 yrs old I have atrial fibrillation, angina, high blood pressure, insomnia,incontinence depression and a bad back due to 30yrs nursing. I don't drive any more to dangerous as I get dizzy I don't go out alone as I am scared to every day life is difficult. Could I claim pip ?
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Challenge Pip
Hi Guys was wondering if I should ask for a mandatory reconsideration for my Pip..I received 11 out of 12 points for Daily component and 12 out of 12 for the mobality component Thanks {removed full name - moderator}
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is it worth changing
Hello everyone.👋 I have recently been made aware that I could register my car for reduced/free road tax, but is it worth it as it's an older hybrid.
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Hi, my name is jen_2025!
HI im wanting to reduce my hours at work from 25 down to 16.25 will universal credit be ok with this and will I get other benefits like free school meals for my kids
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Sight loss and relationships
I have progressive sight loss due to an inherited genetic condition. I met my partner when my sight was better and we are in the process of buying a house together. I have been very worried that my sight loss with negatively impact my partner and our relationship. I grew up in a family with financial uncertainty and worry…
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Hi, my name is disgate91!
Hi I've just moved over from ESA to UC and I receive single person living element and I was informed that I should have been on income support aswell as ESA I have severe disabilities so never been able to work and for 25 years was on ESA plus DLA but never received income support ever what should I do Thank
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Hi, my name is unique!
hi just joined looking forward to being a member
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Hi, my name is Laurz99!
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Hi, my name is Wind!
hello all
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Hi, my name is billiegee!
In December of 2023 my PIP came up for re-assessment. I was told I was no longer entitled to my car. I did not return it and did a mandatory consideration which was turned down then I continued to tribunal level where they agree that I AM entitled to full PIP once again in May 2024. I have just returned my car but am told…
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Hi, my name is Branie24!
I have stage 4 cancer and have applied for pip. I received a text message to say I have been awarded pip and I will receive a letter in 2 weeks. I have been told of other people with stage 4 that have been awarded pip for 10 years.
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Welcome to all the new weekend crew
Let's give a big welcome to all the new joiners over the weekend, so a big hello to; @cordywilsin93 @NESD @carla72c @Obidia @Hackneybob @Nona_1969@zeeshan211 @Ri14 @lucaray @mentioned_earlier79 @annmariegreavesxo @Pickb2443 @gigga67 @irwinpeter @DogLady1 @helping1 @queerB @Steve435 @Dan5907 It's great to have you all here,…
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Hi, my name is daveaustin! Below knee amputee, still feeling low and at a loss. Is this normal?
thank you for allowing me to join. I am an above the knee left leg amputee. It’s been over a year now and still feeling low and at a loss. Is this normal and how long will my mental state be so low, I am trying soo hard to adjust, - people saying you just got to re-invent yourself this is challenging for someone over 76…
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Hi
Hi everyone, i am new here and looking forward to help and any support i can gain with many thanks in advance
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Friday welcomes!
Big hello to: @CarolineJ123, @catherinezhirst, @Cherrypie123, @coincake51, @dexter7176, @Girlflower, @GrannyAnnie4, @Hellibump37, @Kingswoodmummy, @MeRebel, @merlin1944, @Nasie, @NicVic, @pinkwheeliegirl09, @redrick456, @sarahfurness, @Scottishlass, @SusanMG5456, and @tilly666! How are you all doing? Has anyone got…
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Hi, my name is lucaray!
Hi everyone, I’m Luca — a disabled writer based in Glasgow. I’m currently working on a memoir about recovery and transformation after a spinal injury, and I’m building a coaching initiative to help others through major life changes. I’m really glad to join this community and look forward to connecting and learning from…
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Hi all
hi how it everything going
