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Feedback on being an advocate
Have you been an advocate for a disabled friend or family member? Or has a disabled friend or family member asked you to be an advocate and you’re not sure if it is something you want to do? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website and would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email…
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National Walk Your Dog Month
My dog was absolutely thrilled when he found out about this month! He is 11 and a half now but he still loves going for a walk. My favourite place to take him for a walk is a lake that is nestled between the mountains in the next town over. My dog isn’t bothered where he goes though, as long as he gets to sniff absolutely…
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Wobbling Through 2024: The Positive Stories
The new year comes with new reflection and solitude. I want to highlight some positives within the cerebral palsy community in 2024. Having worked in my role for 2 months, it is easy to get fixated on the challenges and barriers people with CP face. The individual and institutional apathy we see daily. This is a reminder…
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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Feedback on information about mortgages and benefits
Do you claim benefits and want to find out if you can get a mortgage? Or do you already have a mortgage and want to find out if receiving benefits will affect your renewal? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website and would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email…
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Hi, my name is fm655!
hello
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WCA consultation ruled unlawful - White paper, part 2
This discussion was created from comments split from: Official thread: ‘Get Britain Working’ White Paper released Tuesday 26th November.
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Being at risk of homelessness
I had a meeting this week with adult social services. It came as a huge shock to learn that I am not actually in supported accommodation anymore. I was when I moved in, I haven't moved. Social services discontinued that set up with my carer. I was then changed onto Direct Payment employing the same person who had been…
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PIP review paperwork arrived
Sorry this isn't my usual type of post and I don't know why I'm freaking out so bad about this PIP review but I really really am. It's due back on 26th December, so already I'm worried about when exactly to send it as December post is awful, I think by 18th to be on the safe side but that gives me less than 2 weeks??? My…
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Dreams
Was dreaming Dwp getting me back to work seemed to go on forever no wonder woke up feeling ill was horrible seemed so real
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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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Good news today
Hi everyone I've been waiting over a year for a re assessment and today got a txt to say my review was complete without an assesment and ive rang and spoke to pip and I get the same amount till 2029. Great news I was so worried about it. I only get the low amount and no mobility but it helps me alot.
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Hi, my name is LisaV! Had a text saying a decision has been made, any ideas what it means?
Hi All, Please can someone help?! I have been told on the phone that a decision has been made for my PIP claim, on the 4/12/24! However i have not received any texts since 29/11/24 when they said they have no made a decision?! Does this mean the decision is one of a rejection?! The other question is, if it is a good…
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Energy voucher + electric blanket - flummoxed!
Hi folks, Fantastic help from Scope this winter, they're giving free energy vouchers to help with heating costs AND an electric blanket to keep you toasty! Just go here: https://www.scope.org.uk/des-vouchers-blankets But could someone from Scope give some advice? Maybe I'm being daft but I'm not sure what a "credit meter"…
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Hi, my name is liludallas! My son is 18 autistic. He rarely leaves the house.
I know it's been a few years since you wrote about your son. I have the same situation. My son is 18 autistic. He's very smart but can not show it on work so college seems a long shot. He tells me all the time he's leaving( nobody has told him to leave) but he never does. I don't know maybe he will one day but my thoughts…
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Counting sheep game: are Admin awake?
A variation of @66Mustang ' s famous counting gameHow many sheep can we count before Admin realise? We'll probably do well in the night time.....so starting from 1 & always adding the word 'sheep,' or the next person has to repeat the last number. Admin can restart the game if they're 'awake!' I'll start with1 sheep
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Hi, my name is Cam120!
I am brand new here, and just wanted to say it is nice to meet everyone. I'm interested in learning about equality and diversity. Especially regarding work and disability.
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I got up
I got up dressesd and went out for a walk omg it's cold
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UC migration
I am currently on long-term esa support group and received a letter in October to migrate over to universal credit by Jan 31st. I completed the forms online today and submitted my application. Upon checking the to do list it is saying the system has detected I am not in receipt of any other benefits even tho I am on ESA…
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Got a appointment over the phone for New ESA
can anyone tell me what kind of questions they will ask me for the new ESA
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Worried about Biographical appointment
Hi there, I have had a migration notice telling me that I need to apply for Universal Credit. I have been in the Support Group and was told that I will not need to be assessed and will be moved to the LCWRA group. Does this mean that I will not need to go to the job centre? And can I sign my claimant agreement without…
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Hi, my name is netsandblinds1!
hello I changed to Uc from taxcedits montys ago I was advised to apply for disability LwRA .i was awarded not fit to work on the highest which is I believe something like £400 amonth I’ve not received anything as yet . Dated from September sick notes to now ongoing the award was issued in November 2024 to date I’ve still…
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Limited capacity to work back payment
just wondering if anybody could please help me I’m very confused with the letter due to my learning difficulties. I was awarded limited capacity to work given my first payment in December 2024 I put in an appeal for back just received this letter attached. Does this mean that I have been awarded backpay I am very confused…
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PIP decision explanation/Mandatory Reconsideration Notice
Hi folks I have MS and have been awarded basic rate mobility scoring 10/12 points for moving around. I have not received enough points for daily living as I only received 6 points. I thought I had described my difficulties much better but obviously not. Any advice appreciated. Do I ring and ask for a full report? Can I ask…
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Lcwra and carers for son
can someone help me I get lcwra and carers for my son. Do I need to change the carers name to my husband ? I’ve been claiming it for ages and I didn’t know and I don’t wanna get into trouble???
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Pip assessment report
hello, I’m new here and attempting to create my first post so please bear with me, so I applied for pip for the first time back in October and had my assessment a couple of weeks ago, I have requested and received a copy of my assessment report which when added up recommends enhanced for both care and mobility, a score of…
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A to Z of drinks
It can be anything alcoholic hot or cold drinks Apple juice
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Going downhill a bit...
Hi everyone, thank you for accepting me to the group. I am really struggling with my Autism at the moment. I live alone and normally venture out to see my parents twice a week but do get dressed and check the post and occasionally venture out to get milk etc. I was unwell during the Christmas period both physically and…
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Mental health
One mental health worker I visited told me I have EUPD . I was also given medication to help anxiety too .
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Feeling low
Feeling so empty inside feel hopeless being on fight and flight for months is so draining I really hope we have some idea of what the future holds and it's not as bad as I think wish had somewhere to escape my mind
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What help is there for chronically ill and out of work for years?
Hello. Newly joined here . I am in a desperate state, I hope, somebody has more knowledge than I do and could advise something. I have been ill for over 10 years but I did not ask for any help also sadly nothing from the social system as I do not not understand the social system at all. Two years ago I have tried to claim…
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Money worries
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Stayed in an accessible room at Travel Lodge, here's my review!
I had to travel to Milton Keynes from home on the North West Coast near Blackpool. I can drive but generally don't go far, mainly just locally as the car is the best way to get my wheelchair safely with me to appointments or the supermarket. I have primary progressive MS and severe arthritis. My son is in a hospice in…
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Will benefits change if my adult son comes home?
Im currently on esa limited work capability and pip high rate mobility low rate care. My adult child is in receipt of universal credit & due to relationship breakdown he wants to come home. How would it effect my benefits? Thanks
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Talking therapy
So Tommorrow I am having talking therapy on the phone.Many years ago I had a psychotherapist and Pychiatristrist at the same time for well over 15 years.But this was is in person and I was much younger then with different issues and had something called transference which I know will not happen this time.Has anyone had…
