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Hi, my name is Jones6145!
Hi all, just found the forum and joined. I have cptsd a recent diagnosis of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis and life is just great
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Hi, my name is daniellax!
Hello I’m Daniella
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Hi, my name is Terry26!
Hi everyone. Just looking for some friendly advise as I'm at the end of my tether. I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, i really want to work and I've reduced my hours to 20 a week but I'm fighting all the time trying to claim enough to support my partner and I. She's given up full time work to part time…
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Hi, my name is FlamingoFeet! could i get some advice regarding pip PLEASE
I am just a bit concerned about my pip claim as money is very tight at the moment and my health isn't great. so i had this text come through 2days ago... We've received the written report of your PIP assessment. We will write to you once we've made a decision on your PIP. As a guide you should hear from us within 8 weeks.…
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Hi, my name is gloriacun23!
My daughter has claimed DLA since the age of 8 and when she turned 16 in August was given the choice to apply for PIP. She has adhd, autism, ODD, anxiety disorder, asthma, multiple allergies (anaphylaxis), scoliosis and hyper mobility. Her conditions have not improved over the years, she is actively seen in clinics,…
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Hi, my name is allenlane!
Hello all. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer, 5 months of chemotherapy and 3 times admitted to hospital with complications from the chemotherapy. I now have 2 life threatening health issues that prevent me from working. Back in February 2021 my partner had a accident where she damaged ligaments in her pelvis, it has…
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Hi, my name is Anglocath!
Hi folks I just joined. I was searching for social groups in my area for disabled I didn't find any accept for a day centre 5 miles away that no longer does transport. I did however come across this forum so I thought I'd give it a go
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Hi, my name is boltonwanderer!
Hi there, I’m Sandy and am presently living in Spain. I’m moving back to Uk in the near future and will be living near Gloucester to be near family. I contracted polio in 1954 at the age of 12. I’m really with PPS and would like to hear of other people’s experiences.
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Hi, my name is vj104! My PIP renewal's video assessment
I am on enhanced rate for both and recently I had a stroke and my kidney has failed to its 10% working and they will put me on Dialysis when its 8%.Its huge impact on my day to day life almost every day.any advice for the coming up assessment next week.I am nervious
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Hi, my name is EdBot79!
Hi all, just popping in to say hello. Been diagnosed with autism and adhd in the last few years so learning more about disabled rights and the Equality Act. Now I'm facing recovery from surgery and the possibility of long term effects on mobility so figured this is the place to ask questions 😁
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Hi, my name is Ejames78_18!
Hi my dad has acalasia type 3 and struggling with his diagnosis. He is 74 and used to go out all the time he is a shell of his former self. Is anyone else had any experience with this.
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Hi, my name is ora!
i am 17, i collect pip because i have ptsd, i have had a conversation with my parent and they were like this pip isn’t for you to get whatever you want, it’s for me to buy you food and the things you need. but if i need things (which is very rarely) i would buy it myself, obviously food is a different story but is pip for…
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Hi, my name is beverz68!
I have recently reported a change on UC as mums carer, I haven’t claimed CA so mum didn’t lose any benefits. Now she’s received a letter saying her housing and disability premium is at risk? But she will lose more than I gain, are they trying to frighten her or will she lose benefits? She currently gets Attendance…
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Help for energy bills
Hello Can i get help for electricity and gas bills? or apply for grant
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Hi, my name is ian.diagnosed with Spastic Paraplegis,be nice to correspond with fellow sufferers
I am 62 years old and I have been diagnosed with Spastic Paraplegis and feeling a bit lone in the world as the NHS have no idea what has caused it and have no idea what condition I am suffering from and how my conditions will get worse other than they will get worse. It would be nice to correspond with fellow suffers, be…
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Hi, my name is Mahima Chowdhury
I have cerebral paulsy since birth which affects my mobility. I go to Sheffield Hallam University and currently looking for a remote job. I am studying Business Studies and interested working in Finance and Marketing field.
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Hi, my name is Deafdoggy!
Hello! I'm physically disabled and profoundly deaf BSL user with a Hearing Dog that's why my name is this. My dog been called a deaf dog cos I'm deaf 😀
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Hi, my name is sizzy!
As a result of contracting Covid last year I have been left with mobility issues. After nearly a month in hospital I had to learn to walk again, well more like shamble about.
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Hi, my name is penguinmom!
Hi Ive found this forum quite by chance and I'm so pleased I have. My 35 year old son has HSP it started about 9 years ago, small falls, developing into dragging of the one leg and a profound gait, he was often refused entry into pubs because the staff would think he was drunk. Over the last 9 years it has become worse he…
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Hi, my name is maggiebe!
Good morning
