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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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7 Tips for Mindfulness from a Cerebral Palsy Parent
We know that parents and caregivers of children and adults with cerebral palsy often manage more than most parents — whether it’s scheduling specialist appointments, navigating accommodations, or worrying about their child’s future — it can feel like a lot. 1. Non-judging: Okay, this one sounds easy, right? I try to…
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Beat the heat - Tips on staying cool
With the UK about to go through a heatwave, I thought it would be good if we could share some tips on how we all stay cool. Here are some tips on how to handle the heat effectively: Trap the Cool Air: Keep windows, curtains, and blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day. Only open them in the early morning or late…
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It is Disability Pride Month 2026!
It is Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month is about recognising disabled people as a community with our own history, identity and rights. It is not about pretending disability is always easy or asking people to celebrate pain or exclusion. It is about rejecting shame, challenging ableism, and making sure disabled…
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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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🐶 Pets Corner 🐱
The online community team have decided we need more pictures of pets around here. They always make everyone smile so why not share them 😊 I'll start with my 2 very season-appropriate black cats, Princess Carolyn and Duchess Fuzzyface! And no, I can't tell them apart 😄 We can't wait to see your pet pictures!
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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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A to Z of songs
lets play A to Z of songs a angels by robbie williams
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The Famous Brands Game!
This could be any well-known brand from restaurant chains to a car manufacturer… anything really 😊 The aim of the game is to think of a Brand that begins with the last letter of the previous Brand For example, if I were to begin with McDonalds, the next person would think of a fictional character beginning with D such…
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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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Here's a Puzzler for you.
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A to Z to tv
lets have a game A to Z to tv old new just A to Z to tv a Angels,,,,,,,,,,,
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PIP award randomly extended.
I recently won a PIp reasessment and was awarded until March 2029. Today I got a letter saying they have extended it until march 3031. Obviously this is good, but why did they do this? Also is it true that if you win a PIP claim you no longer need an extra assessment for UC?
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Another of my poems with drawings, hope it reads well
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A - Z Topography
Anything goes: land, water, mountain, city, region. I'll start with Amsterdam
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The Never Ending Songbook (Volume II)
Last time I was on the forum I started this thread which people seemed to enjoy but when I left for 8 months it was deleted with me so I'll restart it. for those who have joined since April or don't remember, basically I post a song title and artist the next person posts a song title and artist using a word from the…
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Film game.
Apologies if this has been done before……but simple rules, last letter of each film starts a new one! For example…..Wizard of Oz, becomes Zulu…..
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Hi, my name is jmarie66!
UC have asked about my accessibility needs! Does this mean they want to interview me?
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I'm being forced to Rent My home to Survive
I'm considering this because I'm struggling financially and can no longer afford to remain living in my flat and renting it out temporarily would help me get back on my feet, and my intention is to move back in once the tenancy ends. I currently receive UC with LCWRA and I do not receive any housing costs element because I…
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1p paid into my Universal credit?
I have recently had my rent underpaid to my landlord by a Huge amount for over 6 months by U.C they agreed to pay the arrears to them but this morning in my own bank account it shows a payment of 1p? Does this have anything to do with this? Is it a mistake? Should I contact someone.its all making me ill
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LCWRA backpay, Is this lawful?
Hi. I applied for LCWRA March 2026, I have been awarded it 2 weeks ago. I have been sent backpay on the new lower rate...is this unlawful? Thank you for any help given 😊
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Advice needed about PIP
I've received a text from the DWP on Monday saying I'd been awarded PIP. I originally rang them back on January and I believe I'm due some backpay. I don't know what my award is yet, I have to wait for the letter. I've tried the GOV.ONE to check but I don't have the ID needed so couldn't access it.. I heard that my backpay…
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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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A to Z of Cars old and Present
Anglia
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What's for tea tonight!
I have jacket potatoes in the oven, cant wait im starving.
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Andy Burnham disability benefits pip lcwra
Hi what do you think most likely will happen with this next plot to pip and Universal credit lcwra? Do you think they it will happen? Do you think they will but will takes many years to enforce it? Also do you think it will start from new claims first? Or just the young under age age 21? Each time they try this I get…
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A to Z of places in the UK.
Aberdeen.
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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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Is it worth applying for pip again?
Hi there Recently i was denied pip after a review after receiving it in 2015 and also denied with a MR, now its in appeal stage, after help with the citizens advice bureau. Is it worth reapplying for pip whilst waiting for the tribunial outcome as this has been troubling me. Or do i just wait.
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Name an animal using the last letter of the previous post
Since the other thread about food and drink is doing so well, here is another one! All you have to do is name an animal which starts with the last letter of the previous post. For example: * Person 1- Cat (ends with T) * Person 2- Tortoise (ends with E) * Person 3- Elephant (ends with T) I'll start. Dog!
