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Green Paper Related Discussions
The consultation deadline is currently the 30th June 2025. Have you responded yet? If so, have you any tips for those who are looking to? This is our newest discussion about Labour's Green Paper on benefits reforms. If you're looking for links to the consultation and information about consultation events, you can find that…
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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…
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Green Paper and Benefits Reform Updates
With all the speculation around in the press and on social media, it can be difficult to find clear information about Labour's benefits reforms. Misinformation can spread easily and this can create a lot of anxiety at a time when lots of people are already feeling worried by the proposals. We wanted to create a discussion…
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JKP Writing Prize - a competition for aspiring writers 📖🥇
The JKP Writing Prize is a competition for aspiring writers from underrepresented backgrounds. The theme this year is: Everyday Disability and Chronic Illness: Stories of Joy, Resistance, and Anti-Ableism. The voices of disabled and chronically ill individuals remain vastly underrepresented across many sectors, including…
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Happy Pride Month 2025 🌈😄
Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 June is LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Pride Month. a time to celebrate love, equality, strength, resilience and of course, pride! But often, people who are both disabled and LGBTQ+ are left out of the conversation, have parts of their identity overlooked or misunderstood and…
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Publication of Commissioning Framework for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy
After working with NHS England and other key stakeholders, the most important of which were families, Scope is very pleased to announce that the Commissioning Framework for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy was published at the start of May. The framework can be found here: NHS England » Commissioning framework…
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Join our online event for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy 💚
You're Invited! 🤝 Connect with other parents 🧠 Meet our Cerebral Palsy Specialist, Lucy 💬 Share your story and let us know how we can support you 🗓 When: Thursday, 26 June 🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Where: Zoom 🎟 Reserve your free ticket now on Eventbrite!
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Disabled Children and Sleep - Services and Signposting Support😴💤
Part One- An Introduction😴🛌 Part Two - Practical Sleep Strategies for Parents and Carers🌙😴 As our final post for sleep week, we are going to look at signposting and services available to help families caring for disabled children. Specialist Help with Sleep Cerebra has free sleep service and offer individual support for…
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Feedback on moving into residential care
Do you live in residential care? Or have you lived in residential care in the last year? 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 Content.Core@scope.org.uk. It would involve speaking to us about your experience of moving into residential…
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Join our special online event for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy 💚
You're Invited! 🤝 Connect with other parents 🧠 Meet our Cerebral Palsy Specialist, Lucy 💬 Share your story and let us know how we can support you 🗓 When: Thursday, 26 June 🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Where: Zoom 🎟 Reserve your free ticket now on Eventbrite!
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Get your MP to act against cuts
Hi everyone 🙂 It's Tori from Scope's campaigns team here. I think it's fair to say that the last few weeks have been pretty bleak. We saw widespread news coverage last weekend about potential Government proposals to cut disability benefits. I know this is worrying for many of you. MPs from all parties need to understand…
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Important: Check if you have a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter before the switch-off in June
What’s happening? If you have a Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter (black box in the image), they are being switched off on 30 June. (Caption: The RTS meter is the black box on the right. There are different types, so yours may look a little different. But they are all black and say Radio Teleswitch on them.) What will…
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Hi, my name is david23!
I’m a blogger and was exploring various sites for experience when I came across this one its content was amazing. Similarly, I’ve used many websites and tools to edit my reels and videos, but the best among them was ProCapCut App.
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fresh adult autism diagnosis
Struggling with so much at present. My parents do not believe the diagnosis is correct (Im 45) One step parent doesnt want to discuss it (his grandchild is non verbal at six) He is making me feel like a fraud here and guilty for even seeking out a diagnosis. Ive updated Universal credit and PIP about the diagnosis and now…
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Capita
Hi My form has been sent to Capita on 4th of April to date my Dr has heard nothing to from them..Is this a good sign ???? Do they always contact your Dr..My circumstances have changed ..
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Universal Credit - Proof of Identity
Hello, I currently receive ESA, but recently received a letter saying I have to move to Universal Credit. I filled in the form online, but now I have to have a telephone appointment to verify my identity, and if I can't provide adequate proof over the phone, I will have to attend a job centre in person with my proof of…
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Cool Cats
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Migration from ESA to UC
Hello Does anyone know the number for ESA? My UC won't be paid until they have verification from ESA as to what rate of benefit I was on. ESA seem to be taking their time in getting back to UC so I was hoping I could chase things up. Thanks.
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Eligibility to get garden cleaned
Good evening all, I am a mother to my 28 y.o daughter with special needs and I am in the process of moving houses. It is a council property from Lambeth council and it has 2 small gardens one inside and out. They are in a terrible state as the house was vacant for years due to ongoing repairs. My question is, are there any…
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Hi, my name is libertine1!
Hi I would like advice on my migration to uc from esa I am on the highest pip rate and my esa claim finished on 27th May 2025 I only received £243 from esa last week which is 1 weeks worth.ive been onto my uc journal several times and there not telling my why I've only been allowed £439 for June .as you can see no one can…
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Hi all!
Last week l became 66 .so my ESA was stopped and they sent me a p45 .Saying that l am not working anymore .Can l not still work 9 hours per week ? l have been in poor health 10 years but all l do in my job is sitting at a counter. l am receiving State pension at the end of the week and PIP .Can someone help please?
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Accommodation
Hi all, I have recently filled a health form in in support of a council accommodation application, however they are telling me that I have to have up to date evidential info supported by a professional and GP letters are not accepted so where do I go from here please I have left side paralysis both my knees are to be…
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Pip
Hello everyone today I got good news I got a text saying I've been awarded pip and they are sending letter out to me Ime over the moon as it will help me massively
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Wife's pip assessment
Well my wife had her pip renewal assessment this morning it lasted 1 hour. Assessment was pleasant and at one time the assessor asked to allow for a moment to close the window as a new pup living next door to her was barking loudly. All went well and we'll just have to wait now for word of pass or fail arriving. Will post…
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TUC survey reveals high levels of disability discrimination
Disability Rights UK A poll conducted by the TUC shows that Disabled workers are facing bullying, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The warning comes at the same time as other TUC findings show the “pervasive” mistreatment of Disabled workers across UK workplaces, including not getting reasonable adjustments,…
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What Is Your Favourite Pet?
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Carers Allowance hours
Hi all my partner is just about to apply for Carers Allowance for her mother as she had to stop work to look after her. We are going through the form and it says must help more than 35 hours a week and asked about my details as well how does the 35 hours work as she is not there all the time but easily spends more than 35…
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National Pet Day
As we missed National Pet Day on the 11 April 2025 I thought we could have it a bit late and share any photos we have of our pets. Look forward to seeing yours. I will start with Sam my kitten. And just one of Toby my dog who I lost on the 1 April 2025.
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New Rules for Using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
OverviewMobility scooters and powered wheelchairs are single-seat vehicles with a battery. They’re designed to help if you have trouble walking. Who can use mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs You can only drive a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair if one of the following applies: you have trouble walking because…
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Hi to all
I am at last getting a mobility scooter as my Scoliosis is Worse in my neck spine & shoulder. And also my chest pain not going when I use my angina spray ect. So hopefully I will not be as breathless with not having to walk as far the scooter will help with my symptoms ect. I cannot wait. Amazingblazing628.
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Some Juicy Info
Hi everyone, sorry if I should have put this in another thread, but I wanted to get it to as many of you as pos… Ok here goes… my MP got this letter from Timms the other day. It's a bit repetitive folks but gives some actual info and I've spotted a few big flaws in their arguments ( (see if you can spot any more)… Points I…
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Hi, my name is teego35! Do ADP send you your review pack before or after your review is due?
hello aye am on adp and fur a review soon on 6 july do they send you the review pack after words or before
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ESA / JSA reforms any updates
Has anyone any idea when we might have an update on the new ESA/JSA unemployment insurance plans? I'm still not hearing anything on the news about this welfare reform that they are looking at doing
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Amtriplyine
Maybe wrong time go come off amtriplyine tapering off from 60ml crying raging has anyone come off these ? Obviously no sleep and so so irated
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Just received my PIP Review Form..
They have made the questions so hard than I filled it in last time. Looks like they do not want to give PIP to those who suffer from mental Health
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Car hoist for powerchair
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can offer advice here? I'm looking to get a powerchair, but after a discussion with an advisor at a mobility shop today, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed as there seem to be so many things to take into consideration before buying one. I would need a hoist to get it into the boot of my car, but the…
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ESA SDP Temporary Accommodation
Hello Please could you tell me if someone can still claim their SDP if sleeping on a friend's sofa until permanent accommodation is found. The claimant has not yet migrated to UC, so this is purely about how accommodation will affect the SDP. The friend offering the sofa is not in receipt of any benefits. Are they going to…
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Iresa-uc
I've asked this before a good while back..but my memory is so bad I still don't know what to do. I know my move from income related esa to UC will be any day,the part ive a problem with is this. After the two week run on of esa and housing benefit Both stop right? Do I have to pay My full rent in-between until UC kicks in…
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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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whats everyone having for breakfast and lunch?
Since im not the only one obsessed with food and liking to get ideas thought would start this thread Im having brunch of bacon and eggs, anybody else having anything nice? ill have dinner later but no third meal
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ESA requesting Bank Statement
Our son recently had a large SDP backpayment made. The DWP sent a letter out saying it would be disregarded indefinately for ESA. Then last Friday we had a letter asking us to confirm if his savings and income were below £5700. I contacted ESA on Friday to ask some questions as the letter was a bit vague. After 2 and a…
