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Scope research project on accessible sport - £45 voucher for participants

Announcement James_Scope 67 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope July 30News and opportunities
Become a Community Volunteer Adviser

Announcement Ross_Scope 685 views 38 replies 1 point Most recent by MarkN88 July 26Community updates
Bobath surveys on the effect of Covid-19 on adults and children with cerebral palsy

Announcement Richard_Scope 57 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by WestHam06 July 23Cerebral Palsy
REVEAL -CP - Screening Study for People with Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

Announcement Richard_Scope 99 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by Richard_Scope June 15Cerebral Palsy
Help us produce new videos to promote the online community!

Announcement Adrian_Scope 81 views 2 replies 1 point Most recent by Tori_Scope June 14News and opportunities
Hi, my name is Ade58! Partner moving in, how will this impact our benefits

Ade58 15 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope 9:27AMUniversal Credit
Hi, my name is universalcredit! What do I need to do to get LCWRA?

universalcredit 30 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope 9:23AMUniversal Credit
Do the decision makers always go with assessors report??

anxietynum1 122 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by Popdiva43 9:14AMPIP, DLA and AA
Smart lighting

66Mustang 38 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope 9:11AMCoffee lounge
Hello from Miss Marple

MissMarple 11 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds 9:11AMWelcomes and introductions
New

asmia 25 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope 9:06AMWelcomes and introductions
Good week for doing …..

Duninn 36 views 7 replies 1 point Most recent by Ross_Scope 8:58AMCoffee lounge
Write to your MP regarding £20 Uplift - Retain and Transfer to Legacy Benefits

Closed MarkN88 97 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope 8:55AMDisabled people
Holiday time

janer1967 8 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by MarkN88 8:53AMCoffee lounge
Famous Name Game- name someone whose first name starts with the first letter of the previous surname

Tori_Scope 3.1K views 1.9K replies 0 points Most recent by Dragonslayer 8:35AMCoffee lounge
Meaning of life

leeCal 118 views 19 replies 0 points Most recent by Dragonslayer 8:35AMCoffee lounge
What are you doing today?

pandorasbox 45 views 10 replies 0 points Most recent by Dragonslayer 8:29AMCoffee lounge
Gave myself a good talking to last night.

Dragonslayer 56 views 5 replies 2 points Most recent by Dragonslayer 8:23AMCoffee lounge
Name a group or artist starting with the last letter of the previous name

woodbine 471 views 353 replies 1 point Most recent by Dragonslayer 7:49AMCoffee lounge
Appeal decision. What does this line mean?

flix 156 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti 7:41AMPIP, DLA and AA
The worst pain ever has to be…

MarkN88 104 views 16 replies 0 points Most recent by MarkN88 7:33AMCoffee lounge
Got a mortgage when I was employed. Now on benefits, and looking to change. Anyone done this?

yves 70 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by yves 7:26AMHousing and independent living
Poverty in the UK.

woodbine 27 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by MarkN88 7:23AMCoffee lounge
Pip assessors report contradicts itself as well as multiple lies

amiimoo 61 views 3 replies 0 points Most recent by Popdiva43 7:08AMPIP, DLA and AA
Friday fun - What celebrity voice would you like your smart speaker to have?

Ross_Scope 59 views 12 replies 0 points Most recent by JamesG 2:33AMCoffee lounge
How do you evidence PIP if you have no specialist input

griff11 273 views 15 replies 0 points Most recent by griff11 July 30PIP, DLA and AA
Does gardening make you happier?

Cher_Scope 84 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by rudolf July 30Coffee lounge
Book/Author you are reading now?

gaz1960 94 views 17 replies 0 points Most recent by MissMarple July 30Coffee lounge
Looking for a small fabric footrest for my 3 year old son- any ideas?

mgatward 37 views 9 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds July 30Disability aids, equipment and technology
Pip Decision after assesment

shadyswife1 28 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by woodbine July 30Welcomes and introductions
Testers wanted

Adrian_Scope 64 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by mikehughescq July 30News and opportunities
Who’s been your favourite Singer(s)

Duninn 107 views 17 replies 0 points Most recent by leeCal July 30Coffee lounge
I'm appealing to PIP tribunal. Should I resubmit evidence given in my initial application?

Joe__F 88 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by dondon2601 July 30PIP, DLA and AA
Won pip appeal

dondon2601 78 views 11 replies 1 point Most recent by chiarieds July 30PIP, DLA and AA
Is there anyone who can complain about waiting 2 years to sort pip

T4na1234 80 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by mikehughescq July 30PIP, DLA and AA

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