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Invitation to co-design standing frame intervention for a trial
Help us design a standing activity programme for children with cerebral palsy We want to hear from families, carers and professionals. Why this matters Cerebral palsy is a disability that affects the way that children move. Some children with cerebral palsy need full support to move and may spend long periods sitting or…
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Timms Review on PIP - Interim Report (Links Included)
The Interim Report has been released this afternoon. I have added the main report links below: The Timms PIP Interim Report The Timms PIP Interim Report - Easy Read Timms Review: interim report - Large Print There are other supporting documents on the website which can be found here: Timms Review of Personal Independence…
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Because you matter challenge. Starts today Tuesday 1 September 2026
I'm posting this 30-day challenge on behalf of Chrissie Henson, who has been in touch with Scope. and the Cerebral Palsy Network. Hi, I'm Chrissie. I am a person-centred therapist and author who also lives with Cerebral Palsy. I recently contacted @Richard_Scope as, over the last few months, I have set up a YouTube…
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Neurological Alliance Need You Please Sign the Open Letter
The NHS’s own measure of patient experience, the 2026 GP Patient Survey, shows people with neurological conditions continue to face significant inequalities in access to and experience of care compared with the general population, highlighting the need for a national plan for neurological conditions. People with…
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What's for tea tonight!
I have jacket potatoes in the oven, cant wait im starving.
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Stress about getting a carer
I’m really stressed as I start uni in a few weeks (I’ll be commuting from home) and I have to get a carer to come into the university so I can use the toilet. But it’s so stressful as I have to find a carer that’s available at lunchtime and one who I feel comfortable around and I can’t really find one. It’s another thing…
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Back in the day
This topic is for us to share pictures and talk about what we feel nostalgic about. ☺️ Who remembers Mr Freeze ice pops from the 80's and 90's? I think the small ones were 5p and the big ones were 10p, I think I liked the cola flavoured ones the best. I also used to have a yellow Mr Freeze ruler that I'd take with me to…
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Have a grumble.
So we have a Happy Thoughts Only discussion, How's your day, Boring news and a mental health discussion, but I know sometimes having a bit of a grumble about things can be good for the soul too. Having it here also keeps it all in one place, so people can avoid the grumbling if they want. 😁So post away! I'll start. I've…
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AR2 light touch form for 10 year award
Hi everyone I have filled in the AR2 light touch review form for my son who has been on pip for over ten years it's a light touch only has 6 pages. After dob nin name it only has 3 questions on it . Question 16 says have there been any changes to your health condition, disability since we last awarded you pip. Then it says…
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The Missing Powerchair Innovation Nobody Is Building
I want to highlight a serious gap in the powered wheelchair market that manufacturers seem determined to ignore. We have ultra‑manoeuvrable mid‑wheel chairs like the Sunrise Q300‑M Mini, which claim a range of 22–23 miles on paper. In reality, mine struggles to get 2 miles before the batteries collapse. And I’m not alone —…
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Visual impairment and bullying
My name is Elin, I’m a 20-year-old blogger and Open University student. I write the blog My Blurred World which covers a range of topics from beauty, fashion, lifestyle to life with a disability. I’m passionate about raising awareness of vision impairment and tackling the stigmas that surround it, I hope by writing my…
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Here Is Why The Far Right At Portsmouth And Dover Cover Their Faces
Someone asked earlier about why these so-called 'patriots' cover their faces, and i think this article shows us why. The exception being the arrogant, attention seeing ringleaders. I would hope the courts throw the book at them, or is that only reserved for little old ladies holding a sign?…
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PIP Review Completed Text
Hi everyone! Hope your all having a lovely morning. I got a text this morning saying my PIP review has been completed and I'll receive a letter within 2 weeks. I called the PIP Helpline and it's saying my next payment is due on the 27th Of March(which this is the normal date it would be due) and the same payment amount as…
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Kitchen habits
I was saying in the have a grumble post about how I'd cooked pasta yesterday (woooo! big achievement for me tbh!) as I'd intended to make a pasta salad to have through the week But when I went to the kitchen this morning it's still sat straining in the sink so now has to be binned 😅😫 Years ago I would have eaten it anyway,…
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Do You Believe in Star Signs?♑️♌️
From daily horoscopes to birth charts, astrology is everywhere. Some of us may find that our star sign accurately describes our personality traits and energy levels, while others think it's all just random chance and coincidence. I am a Scorpio and while some traits I do identify with and see in myself, others not so much!…
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Far Right Attempt To Stop Migrant Processing In Portsmouth
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/06/far-right-protesters-descend-on-portsmouth-after-small-boat-arrival
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Yin Yang Kitty Therapy
There are all kinds of therapies out there and I've been doing one since I was young - first in the context of undergoing constant criticism as a child, then criticism in the psychiatric system, then criticism in the medical system. All criticisms were deemed reasons to justify harming me in various ways. Fortunately I…
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How is your day going?
A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going? I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.
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Book Club September 2026 - The Theme: Books :)
Helloooo and welcome to our September edition of our new book club. This month’s theme is books, think books that are about books, about book clubs, bookshops, libraries, you name it. You can decided what, when, and how many books with this theme to read during this month, and more importantly: it is up to you what to…
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Nostalgic meals
Here I am talking about food again. No cold peas this time, I promise 😂 What are some meals that hold strong memories for you? For me it's Cornish pasties. Even the smell of them takes me back to holidays at my Granny's house when I was little. The other day I bought some potato smiley faces and that felt really nostalgic…
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What's the last thing you ate?
I'm sure we've had what's for breakfast, what's for lunch and what's for dinner before. But since some of those discussions have fallen inactive, let's combine them all and include everything in between! So tell me, what was the last thing you ate? For me, it's a Rennie antacid 😂 sad as that is! Before that, it was an…
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Hello from a Dad who wants to support his son to the best of my abilities
Hi all, Ive got a 12 Yr old who we recently started to homeschool. The struggles are there, small upsetting events cam lead to meltdowns and larger issues can be explosive meltdowns. I see adhd as a super power just need to understand how best to help him. Fpr instance teaching him to boil an egg because it firstly fell on…
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Disability Discrimination Housing Eviction Possession Court
I have a Housing possession court hearing on Tuesday September 8 which is a first direction hearing and possibly followed by another direction hearing. The accommodation provider is A Private license agreement in sized building with studios and I live in 1 of the 13 disability . My Legal support advocate who is attending…
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When was people receiving DLA for there child last paid?
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UC Deductions
please help this is getting out of hand now weve went frpm £1369. a month to £217.a month i.ll give you the list of payments from first big deductions to present. 13 August 2026 / 27 August 2026 £128.58 / £128.58 13 July 2026 / 27 July 2026 £178.60 / £178.60 13 June 2026 / 27 June 2026 £178.60 / £178.60 13 May 2026 / 27…
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A warm welcome to our newest members
👋 A big welcome to all our new members! 🎉 @sarahsmilesne, @dbag666, @EllisBoyfield, @Holynich1, @Cora, @Rara84, @montymilo1, @gems84, @Georgia86, @Eturknity, @UKS1960, @complex_being, @CAESAR, @annabeebee, @dcba1988 and @helendj Welcome aboard, we’re looking forward to getting to know you! Please don’t be shy, ask…
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Little bit confused about carers allowance
Hey all, On the 10th August I updated my online DWP journal to confirm that I am have been caring for someone since May, for 35+ hours a week. I meet the requirements to claim carers element of universal credit. Within an hour I was given the status where I no longer have to look for employment. It's now a full month later…
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Enhanced review after reporting new PAYE job
hi everyone so I reported a change to my circumstances. I have been GSE self employed for about 5. I started PAYE job which I wanted to try do along side my self employed work and see if I can manage to do both. I reported I am self employed and employed on the first day of training which was paid training The next day I…
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The person below me
Make a guess about the next poster, the next poster responds to your guess answering if it's true or false and then makes their own guess about the next poster. For example: Poster 1- The poster below me hates cheese Poster 2- False, I love it and eat it every day! The person below me likes dancing
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🌷🌸🌷Gardening Corner🌷🌸🌷
Hey everyone! Since “How does your garden grow” was so popular I wanted to start my own post for the gardeners of the community! Would be great to share advice and tips with others or even just post what new plants you have purchased Today I bought 6 young rhododendron which I know are a bit controversial but couldn’t…
