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As We Near World Mental Health Day – Tips For Looking After Our Mental Health 💆
Mental health and wellbeing are very close to my heart. Therefore as we approach World Mental Health day, I also wanted to reshare some tips from an earlier post for looking after our Mental Health which have been helpful for me personally. 💜 Looking after our mental health shouldn’t just be something we do when things are…
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Black History Month 2025✨
Part Two - Claudia Jones October is Black History Month in the UK and this is a time to recognise, celebrate and reflect on the rich history, achievements and contributions of Black people across the country. Black History Month began in the United States in February 1970. It was created to honour the often overlooked…
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Claudia Jones - Black History Month✨
Part One - Black History Month 2025 Claudia Jones was born in Trinidad on 21st February 1915. She moved to America with her family when she was 8 and fought lifelong health battles as a result of growing up in poverty. Claudia was a prominent activist in America as she fought for equality before she was deported to the…
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The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know
On 9 July, MPs voted to pass the Universal Credit Bill (Money Bill), previously known as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill for the final time. It will now become law. How are disability benefits going to change? The Universal Credit bill will make three important changes to disability benefits: The…
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World CP Day 2025 and Me
Hello, this is my origin story (of sorts) and the only time I'll use the word 'United' in a post. If you know me, you know why! I'll do it for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three. It makes the muscles in my arms and legs very tight, which affects my general movement.…
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Invite your MP to meet with Scope at party conferences.
4 in 5 Scope campaigners recently told us they do not feel MPs engage well with disabled people. Let’s change that. We’re attending political party conferences across the country to show MPs an updated version of our Local Disability Data Map. This shows disability statistics and quotes for each UK constituency. Like what…
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How has the online community helped you? Let us know!
We would love to know how the online community has helped you. It doesn't matter in what way we have helped, it's whatever is important to you ❤️ Maybe you found someone who has had similar experiences to you and you've formed a friendship? Maybe you got some good advice that helped you through a difficult time? Or maybe…
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You've Got to be Ballsy to Have Cerebral Palsy Poem and Video
On the occasion of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025, the FightTheStroke Foundation presents "More than Palsy," an international awareness campaign about Cerebral Palsy, created in collaboration with DUDE: Milan and under the patronage of the Cariplo Foundation, the International Cerebral Palsy Society, Cerebral Palsy Europe…
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7 Days to Go to World CP Day 6 October 2025
World CP Day is just around the corner, Monday, 6 October, and we need your voice to make this year’s campaign louder than ever! This year’s theme, #UniqueANDUnited, is about celebrating the power of our community while showing the world that cerebral palsy is not one story, but millions of unique ones. 👉 In the final…
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DWP providing voluntary help to people on LCWRA.
The DWP have just announced the redeployment of 1,000 specialist Jobcentre staff to help those on sickness benefits. These Jobcentre staff will provide voluntary help to people on Universal Credit with no requirement to look for work or engage with job help because of their condition. The work coaches – known as Pathways…
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🧠An Introduction to ADHD For Parents & Carers - ADHD Awareness Month 🧠
October is ADHD Awareness Month, so throughout the month we’ll be focusing on ADHD in children and young people on the family side of the community. We’ll be sharing practical tips, guidance and information to help families better understand and support children with ADHD. So what is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit…
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Free Evri delivery donations! - Until 12 October - 👗 Make space, 👖 do good 🧢 and feel great! 💙
From 15 to 29 September, people across the UK can now donate items to Scope via Evri’s 10,000 ParcelShops and lockers. It’s a simple, free way for people to give to Scope without visiting a shop. And it has huge potential to bring in vital extra income for disability equality. How it works: Visit evri.com/scope to download…
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Word Association Game
I think it's fun how some of our threads can go from topic to topic and end up somewhere completely different. If I write a word, the next poster writes the first word that comes into their heads- keeping it as clean as per any forum rules. So if I put dog, someone might say cat or walk. And so on....... First word is Cake
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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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The five letter game
So here's a new fun game for you all to try out. I've picked five letters. The next person has to make a sentence using just the five letters. Like this... T C B G F Next person replies with something like "This Could Be Great Fun" Then they leave another five letters. Got it? The first five letters are... W Y I M K
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The search for new worlds to colonize for all mankind
i have been reading academic papers relating to warp drives-the theoretical and application. I was recently contacted by the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory USA-offering me access to the Warp Factory tool kit. Does anyone else have an interest in this subject?
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The Celebrity Name Game!
The aim of the game is to think of a Celebrity who's first name begins with the first letter of the previous celebrity's surname. For example, Adam Sandler. The next person would think of a celebrity beginning with S such as Simon Cowell, and so on… So if we were to begin with Simon Cowell, the next celebrity name needs to…
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What's for tea tonight!
I have jacket potatoes in the oven, cant wait im starving.
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Will UC be linked to PIP for existing claimants?
HI I am waiting to know as the goverment said exisising claiment will be protected so are telling me the correct answer that is uc will be linked with pip for exsisiting lcwra claimant? Thanks
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Not sleeping at all 🥲
I have many mental health problems, and alcohol addiction as have ptsd from sexual assault. I applied for pip two months ago and waiting for outcome and it’s just making me spiral even more . I’m surviving on about an hour , 2 at most sleep and so run down . My IBS , is bad , I’m having panic attacks and wish I’d not even…
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Back dating carers element already been tribunal and won
Hi. I have posted in another forum ,didnt get anything concerete so trying here. Im new. I never thought I would be a carer, but I suppose none of us do. I am looking after somebody who is claiming PIP and his bedbound. There is plenty of documentation regarding this and I had to stop working because I'm looking after him…
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UC_stressful
Hello I don’t understand why vulnerable/disabled people are always the ones who have to suffer more.. ain’t they going thru enough already?? I am in receipt of UC and I am also disabled. I suffer with Fibromyalgia along with the mental health problems that comes along with the condition. I have widespread pain everyday and…
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Do u have any games do u like to play
do you like PlayStation and do u like dragon games do u like snakes and ladders
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Never really considered them before
Has anyone seen this video? I've always kind of discounted them as feels like no one else but labour/conservative will ever get in but really liked listening to this I kind of assumed their policies are only focussed on being green so I found it quite surprising https://youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA?si=HYLPnCkZ5kYy1zeY
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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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Did all the right things but still didn't cope
For any Star Trek fans we are very much in Picard Principal territory.
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'Something is coming'
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way, but for some time now, years probably, but it's gotten worse in last few months, it just feels like SOMETHING is coming. We're building towards something and I don't know what. I've wondered if it's my autistic pattern recognition that's got my spidey senses tingling and working…
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Hi, my name is Paulajo64!
Hi , I’m not well and applied 29/8 still not heard anything except they my have to contact me… is that normal??
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Digital ID
Apparently starner saying all citizens will need a Brit card Digital ID I am against this cash is king as far as im concerned I would not want to do this im afraid I will be made too
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Sugary Drinks
Its now illegal to refill sugary drinks in restaurants i know some people will say that's good to tackle obesity But this is deeply concerning to me more freedom of choice taken
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Happy thoughts - No Doom and Gloom
I thought it might be a good idea, to have a thread on the positive things in our lives! My greatest joy in life can be found in the shape of an 18.5 kg bundle of Staffy affection. He really makes a positive difference to my life.
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Share a pic you took
Do you have any interesting pictures that you've taken? They can be pics of anything. I picked up these two bottles of cherry Pepsi with retro labels from the clearance shelf at just 93p each at Tesco. I'm sure the cherry flavour is stronger than what it has been with cherry Pepsis and cherry Cokes that I've had in the…
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Universal credit application
, my brother is 18 and has a disability. He’s recently applied for Universal Credit. He has a Child Trust Fund that matured when he turned 18, but he hasn’t withdrawn or done anything with it yet. Does he need to declare this amount as capital to Universal Credit since it hasn’t been withdrawn? Also, does he need to upload…
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Parents of Autistic Children: We Want to Hear From You!
Hello! We are doing an IRB-approved online research study to learn how parents of autistic children feel about common autism therapies. Who can join? Parents or caregivers of children ages 4–11 with a formal autism diagnosis. What will you do? Fill out short surveys about you, your child, and your parenting style. Read…
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Hi, my name is Weebuddie123!
I am a woman in my early 50's. I live just outside Glasgow. I have some health issues, mobility issues and ADHD. I would love to make some new (online friends) to chat with. 🙂
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Disability premiums
Hi I am new here. Recently I got a backdated refund from PIP. For 2018-2020. I was in standard daily living group but SHOULD have been in enhanced. I then realised that I should have had enhanced disability premiums added onto my other benefits back then. I contacted working tax credits and they amended my previous claim…
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Would you rather...
Answer the previous would you rather and then state another one (I learnt this one from a boring job I had, where we did this all day..). Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?
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Pip video tribunal
well my tribunal is now less than a week away, Monday 13th to be exact. My tribunal is by video link and I think I have done my best to prepare and good evidence has been submitted etc does anyone have any solid advice for me to make sure that I present myself in the best possible position for a successful outcome?
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Hi, my name is Roysh13!
Hello all..i find this kind of communication hard .I'm grateful for any help advice or just a Hello. I was once outgoing a strong person. Find it hard opening up. Form filling i struggle i can not do the writing or putting things in to words. Dyslexia .I struggle and I get so worked up and stressed.
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Bernie Smith: Wisdom from a Life Lived with Cerebral Palsy
Trigger warning: this article contains ableist slurs that some readers may find distressing. Bernie Smith got in touch with CP Network to share his story about living with cerebral palsy. Bernie is 88 years old and has lived a life. From being institutionalised, misdiagnosed as “mentally incapable", to travelling and…
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Maternity leave advice please.
my daughter is going on maternity leave in December but not sure if her rights. She works for Morrisons. She wants to stay off work for 12 months. She gets full pay from Morrisons for six months. But not sure what happens after that. She lives with me and her mum but not her boyfriend. Can anyone please advise what…
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universal credit application
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are well. I had a question with regards to my son's Universal Credit claim, to clarify he is due to apply. He was working but he needs to care for me as I am undergoing a surgery, so had to leave work and care for me. I used the benefit calculator and he is eligible for UC as his name is on the…
