Remaining politically neutral during General Election 2024


Under guidance from the Electoral Commission and Charity Commission, it's important that Scope remains politically neutral during General Elections.

While we understand that this period will see many passionate discussions and do not want to discourage open discussion, we cannot allow discussions which are purely intended to influence voting.

As ever, please make sure that your comments remain respectful of other people's opinions and keep to our online community house rules.
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If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Hi, my name is sue_gill!

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sue_gill Community member Posts: 5 Listener
in Start here and say hello!
Hi I have just joined this group only found out about it today
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 54,993 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @sue_gill welcome how are you?
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  • sue_gill
    sue_gill Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Not so good at the moment as been going through pip for my son who has turned 16 and suffering myself with mental health 
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 54,993 Disability Gamechanger
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    @sue_gill sorry to read your not doing so good. Lots of people to talk to here, different discussions going on too with lots of advice, join in. Hopefully you feel better soon. 
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  • sue_gill
    sue_gill Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    thank you 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,507 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @sue_gill :) I'm glad you found us.

    You might like to make a post in our PIP category if you have any questions about the process. 

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with your mental health. Do you mind sharing a bit more about how you've been feeling? 
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    Sign our petition calling on politicians to stop demonising us
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  • sue_gill
    sue_gill Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Appointee for my son went from DLA to pip had phone assessment scored him zero in everything did mr then got 23 points so enhanced care and 10 points mobility so standard I felt he should have enhanced mobility so decided to appeal but got paperwork through and they basically saying he should have scored zero in everything as apparently he has no problems at all they have not got a clue about how hard our daily struggles are so just can’t do with the hassle so think I am just going to withdraw now because I have been sat in tears all day why we we have to fight so much to get what entitled too ?????
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