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International Dog Day š¶
It's International Dog Day! š© Here we go again. Another excuse to share pet pictures, but who's complaining when they're this cute?! International Dog Day was created in 2004 to celebrate dogs and encourage people to think about adoption and responsible dog ownership. It's also a great opportunity to celebrate all thoseā¦
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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: Theā¦
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Creative Pathways is back for 2025!
Creative Pathways is back!! In association with Scope and The Rosie Jones Foundation. 28 & 29 August @ Here East, London. FREE!!! Weāre back with another amazing lineup of creative professionals to move and inspire you!! Including the incredible Rosie Jones! If youāre between 11-19 (secondary & above) and have cerebralā¦
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š§ Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health - Summer Holiday Supportš§
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) The summer holidays can be a fun time but they can also bringā¦
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š„ Winter Warm Home Discount - Ā£150 off electricity bill for recipients of means-tested benefits
Text on picture: If you are on a means-tested benefit, you will qualify for the Warm Home Discount. Check you are named on your electricity bill by 24 August to get Ā£150 off this winter. For more information, please contact your energy provider.
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āļøš”ļøWe Need Your Help - Share Your Summer Experience! The Cost of Summer Heatwaves āļøš”ļø
We know that life costs when you're disabled and when we think about the rising energy costs, most of us jump straight to winter. It makes sense because we naturally think about things like heating, longer nights and staying warm. But what about summer? What about during heatwaves? In a recent survey conducted by Scope, itā¦
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š Make space, š do good š§¢ and feel great! š
Thinking of having a summer clear out? Donate your pre-loved things to your local Scope shop! Make space, feel great and help create a more equal future for disabled people. Every bag of pre-loved donations can fund a vital call to Scopeās helpline. Allowing us to give support and advice to a disabled person when they needā¦
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šØ Emergency Alerts test Sunday 7 September at 3pm šØ
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if thereās a danger to lifeā¦
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š Attention Parents of children with cerebral palsy! š
You have asked, and we have provided! Join our session on Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCPs). Connect through our live Zoom session with SEND specialists IPSEA. They will share general advice about EHCPs. š
Thursday, 18 September ā° 11:30am until 1pm šØ Limited spaces available Very limited spaces available - bookā¦
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Is your child 16-19 and wondering how their benefits are affected by Education/Work changes?
With many leaving School or College, we've had quite a few questions about how this might impact their benefits. Therefore I have shared a link below to a page on our website with some information that might be useful for some of our members: Qualifying young person when your child is 16 to 19
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Need a break?
Heya folks. I know things are a bit much in the real world right now, so I just wanted to remind everyone that we have the super duper Games Den available, with loads of fun and easy games to play to keep your mind on other things. Don't be shy, they can really be a big help to your mental health. š If you have any ideasā¦
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Hi, my name is micky66!
Hi everyone. Ive just been looking on line to find out whether there is a forum for PPS and came across SCOPE. My mum passed away a couple of years ago from PPS (or that's what we the family think) obviously the specialist and Dr's didn't know anything about PPS apart from one nurse who had heard about it abroad but saidā¦
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A friend on universal credit
my friend gets universal credit she gets standard allowance housing element 1 child element and carers element if she starts work how many hour on minimum wage can she work a month without it affecting her benefits she live in Northern Ireland
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On Limited Capability to Work but scared to get help with work search
Hi š Last week I received a message from my local job centre about them helping me develop my skills and find work etc. I would like to work if I can manage it with my health but I don't trust them. I feel that if I tell them about all the things and hobbies I am interesting in they will use them against me. Ideally Iā¦
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CLAIMING ESA
Hi, ive been off unable to do my job since the beginning of the year, ive just worked out my 28 weeks ssp is up this week , however because i have been with the same employer doing the same job for nearly 40 years, i get up to a year sick pay (worked out by hours , so my HR have told me it ends mid october) so i have beenā¦
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How is your day going?
A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going?Ā I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.Ā
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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 CakeĀ
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A-Z Countries
Naming countries from A-Z. Next letter of the alphabet after the last person's answer I'll start - Albania
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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 onā¦ So if we were to begin with Simon Cowell, the next celebrity name needs toā¦
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Digital ID
I know some people not against this bit if you are there is pertitions to sign I feel it's a very slippery rope
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Want to pursue autism diagnosis, but worried about impact on PIP
Weird ask maybe, but in brief: - I've been getting PIP for nearly a year - multiple conditions - I receive max rate for both mobility and daily living components - I get the "indefinite" award as well AKA my first review isn't scheduled for 10 years I've been thinking about pursuing a possible autism diagnosis. But today Iā¦
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Advice needed: Random UC Journal Message regarding a 'Compliance Interview'
This week out of the blue I received a UC journal message stating that they have arranged a compliance interview in the next couple of weeks, and they 'have some details that may indicate undeclared savings'. I am sick with worry, I have been claiming UC for the past few years and LCRWA for the past year or so due toā¦
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This is meā¦. I think many may be able to relate
Disabledā¦.. now thatās a word I can imagine many of us when we first had to use the term was sobering. For me personally it was filling job applications out and always struggling with the question āDo You Have a Disabilityā Then as you run through each answer it slowly hits you and you end up swearing to myself at the factā¦
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Anyone got a folding Zimmer frame?
Hi - Iām thinking of buying a folding Zimmer frame but want to find out how solid and robust they are. I use a wheelchair or scooter to mobilise outdoors but depend on a Zimmer to get around in my house. My standard Zimmer frame is the perfect support for me as I canāt walk independently at all. I want a folding one toā¦
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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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Hi, my name is Lollie123!
Hi I'm looking for some sound advice. I was a Nurse working within the NHS. Hi good afternoon I am kindly looking for some well needed advice. In February 2021 I required surgery on my spine, due to what the consultant described as a work related disc prolapse. I was signed off work for three months, then went back afterā¦
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Struggling with my mental health and donāt really know what to do
hi, not sure what to say really, my mental health is in the ditch and I just donāt know what to do, Iām feeling so lost and disconnected, dealing with horrible thoughts, i rang the crisis line earlier but when they answered I got too scared and put the phone down and I couldnāt say anything.
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Struggles with hoarding and mental health.
hiya. Neurodivergent & chronic pain sufferer here as well as a fun combo of mental illness/mental health issues here. Recently turned 30, terrified for my future. My only support is mum but sheās been diagnosed with Alzheimerās. Terrified for my future (which I know sounds selfish as it shouldnāt be about my worries itā¦
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Civil Service - iLL Health Retirement
Hi I wonder if anyone has any advice for me please. I have worked in the civil service for 15 years. I was diagnosed with Chronic Daily Migraine by a neurologist 11 years ago. Since then I have tried every available treatment without success. Sadly my health has deteriorated and I was off work for 6 months last year due toā¦
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WCA Assesment
Hello I had my WCA assessment three weeks ago, and I've got this message into my universal credit journal Following on from your Work Capability Assessment, I have now received your medical report and would like to talk with you to confirm the information we hold on your Health Conditions. Your phone may show the call asā¦
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Anxious about backpay disregard + savings + reporting a change - need info and some reassurance
Practically, this is about the process of reporting a change with UC and what to expect. But it's also about the impact of being on benefits on my mental health I guess. Sorry this is long - I tried my best! I struggle to communicate clearly and to the point. I hope you bear with it anyway cause I could really use someā¦
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Tell us some boring news.
There's intrigue in the mundane and so today we're asking you to share: what is something boring you've done lately? Emptied the kitchen bin? Run out of teabags? Bought a clothes airer? Cleaned the oven?Ā Tell us. I'll go: I walked to the shop to post a parcel, but I'd accidentally deleted the digital label they needed toā¦
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Hi, my name is Sukipie11!
Hi could I get help with a double bed and mattress I am disabled
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pip mandatory reconsideration letter received too late to appeal
hello, a young person with autism was waiting for the results of a mandatory reconsideration for pip pip was contacted for a update and he was told that the letter had already been sent and has he had not received it they would sent another one out to him the new letter arrived but the date on there is dated the 4th of mayā¦
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Terrified DWP phone call tomorrow for id. tell them about pension i forgot
Hi im getting a DWP call tomorrow for ID.. i was told i can tell them other things.. I forgot about a pension i had from optin out of serps back in the early 90s. Do i need to tell them about it? says it will pay out Ā£495 a yr in 2037 Please any advice im scared
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Song snake
since we are on the theme of songs I thought we could play a game of song snake where you name a song with the last letter of the song above. For example if the song was called Expresso the next song would start with the letter O someone can start I don't mind
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ADP and redetermination
I applied for adp in April this year and I was short on 2 points for the living and mobility sections. A week before I received my outcome I got a phone call from the case adviser asking me why my gp isnāt replying to their letters. I went away and called the gp and was told that one colleague who is in another practice isā¦
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New bed double with mattress
Hi could anyone help me please
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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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Just say hello
hi everyone how you all like the heat glad have large fan donāt get out much as my illness restrictions me from walking to far how everyone doing today think been bit of struggling this morning due to pain but helps try keep positive thoughts
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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 ratherĀ have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?
