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Could you be a film star for Scope?

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Intimate not Intimidated:

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Help us produce new videos to promote the online community!

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Cerebral Palsy Sport launches new Club Finder as the nation returns to play

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Post-16 transitions for young disabled people

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Meet Enabled2Parent

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GAME WEEK 37- Football Competition

WestHam06 9 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Scottyboy 5:01PMCoffee lounge
Hi, my name is nharrod!

nharrod 7 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by chiarieds 4:57PMWelcomes and introductions
I been awarded pip do I need to tell universal credit

Scruffnutts 17 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by calcotti 4:51PMUniversal Credit
3rd time for a PIP Assessment

MrCook1234 170 views 10 replies 0 points Most recent by tru88le 4:50PMPIP, DLA and AA
Boredom

leeCal 47 views 9 replies 2 points Most recent by leeCal 4:48PMCoffee lounge
Five letters game

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Good new/bad news

woodbine 9 views 0 replies 0 points Started by woodbine 4:38PM Coffee lounge
How do I know when I am officially Diagnosed?

Androidy 22 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 4:18PMAutism and Aspergers
Bit deflated

coylygirl 65 views 14 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 4:15PMCoffee lounge
Hi, my name is Alanhudson10! I need a copy of my PIP award to purchase Disability Travel Card

Alanhudson10 21 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 4:11PMPIP, DLA and AA
Parents esa + pip

tanya189 127 views 27 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti 4:06PMWhat benefits am I entitled to?
Sensory Team are amazing

janer1967 26 views 4 replies 3 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 4:06PMCoffee lounge
Hi, my name is wisperdragonfly!

wisperdragonfly 11 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:59PMWelcomes and introductions
What's for tea tonight!

Sandy_123 1.5K views 710 replies 1 point Most recent by Geegeenumber1 3:58PMCoffee lounge
Hi, my name is lisariley49!

lisariley49 11 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:56PMWelcomes and introductions
Morning, how's your day going so far?

Sandy_123 1.6K views 637 replies 2 points Most recent by 66Mustang 3:52PMCoffee lounge
Tv tonight etc and in general what is everyone watching?

kami24 38 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by coylygirl 3:50PMCoffee lounge
Found opportunity

Globster 68 views 13 replies 0 points Most recent by Globster 3:49PMDisabled people
Do you have to sign-on at the Job Centre to claim Carer's Allowance?

shell12 47 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:49PMCarer's allowance
How much housing benefit would I be entitled to?

hollyrig123 143 views 18 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti 3:46PMWhat benefits am I entitled to?
Why did they give it to me in the first place?

parko 839 views 60 replies 0 points Most recent by parko 3:46PMCarer's allowance
I think I might be on the spectrum and would like opinons

talkingbackwards 38 views 3 replies 1 point Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:43PMAutism and Aspergers
Hi, I'm DesCoke, I have two children - one is autistic and the other has ADHD - any tips?

DesCoje 18 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:40PMAutism and Aspergers
Employment Advisor

Clidaras2021 100 views 38 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:31PMEmployment and careers
Hi, my name is Kalani21!

Kalani21 23 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:27PMWelcomes and introductions
Table for football competition 20/21

WestHam06 445 views 240 replies 2 points Most recent by WestHam06 3:22PMCoffee lounge
Gallstones/blocked duct. Has anyone had the stone in their duct removed during gallbladder removal?

Athena 28 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:08PMDisabled people
Hi, my name is David

djcot 29 views 7 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 3:06PMWelcomes and introductions
Is it good or bad if there is no formal telephone assessment?

System 24 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope 2:58PMPIP, DLA and AA
ESA, PIP, UC, and partner moving in. I'm trying to negate the losses of transferring over.

Kitty1 43 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Kitty1 2:57PMEmployment and Support Allowance (ESA)

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