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I’m looking for advice regarding my 14 years old daughter with Educational Psychologist (EP) report, which I’ve only recently found after her latest EHCP annual review. I’m still learning about the EHCP process, but I’ve always felt something didn’t seem right with her plan. The EP report is nearly 3 years old and was…

hi I sent my review letter back on 7 April how long does a pip review take theses days? Thank you in advance for any feedback

Mine would be the ability to talk to any animal🦓🦊🦍🐻🦒 I love the idea of being able to understand what is going on in my dogs head and know his thoughts and feelings😄 I also think being able to be invisible would be very cool too! What would yours be?

hi I have my PIP claim rejected last week I need help

I encourage everyone to look at what Reform is saying about their plans to slash benefits, particularly for the disabled. Make sure you’re aware of that. They will also make all assessments face to face. It’s public knowledge for you to look at yourselves.

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I’m a mature student currently working toward an honours degree in IT, and my journey into this field is shaped by lived experience. I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum as a teenager, and that perspective has fuelled a long‑standing passion for digital accessibility. I care deeply about making the internet a…

Hi I have been awarded uc50 i was claming uc but now uc50 lcwra does anybody know when your first payment starts

Hi, I’m looking for advice about ESA and studying full-time. I am currently in the ESA Support Group on contributions-based ESA and receive around £560 per month. I rely on this as my main income. I am considering starting a full-time Speech and Language Therapy degree (37.5 hours per week, including NHS placements in the…

Has anyone seen the justice journals by Alison McCroombie on you tube and Facebook. She talks about welfare as she is ex dwp. She talks about what's going on and these rules the dwp have brought in. She puts the fear in people by the comments. How credible is she

Hi, just a simple one. I have a Universal Credit Review coming up and whilst I think everything is in order, I'm having slight anxiety over my rent. My tenancy agreement in my name says my rent is 800 a month and I pay 725-750 of it a month, as my parents pay the remaining 50-75 to help me out, directly to the landlord. I…

A big hello to the newest members of the community! @sar44 @shanepaulash @priyalk645 @sid512 @arian_40 @Jessida @abhisaxena656578 @cuppacoffee @HelenFarrell @Mikemo It is always lovely to have new members and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😊 If you need any help or support, please let us know! We're a friendly…

My son is an adult with severe mental impairment (SMI). He receives adult social care at home (morning/evening visits). I am his mother, his full-time carer, and a pensioner. I live with him because he cannot live alone (due to his SMI). He is the sole leaseholder on a social housing owned property, which has a mortgage &…

Hello 👋 everyone.iv suffered HS for over 30 years. And been diagnosed with COPD stage 4 had s 2 attacks this year. Anyone in the same boat id love to hear from you.👍🤠

Hello you lovely peeps 🫶🏼 If anybody can please help….. Last week I had a note in UC Journal to do list about accessibility needs, I posted a note through my payment journal to say I don't have any of the accessibility needs listed and I'm too unwell to try any work voluntarily or otherwise, I did this after the prior week…

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The enchanted smell of the flowers filled the air. The vibrant colour of the different flowers from red to purple to pink to yellow and orange made the parks in the spring exciting to behold as it was a beautiful spring look to the parks in the spring, with the radiant squirrels running up the tree with nuts in their…

I was having this conversation with my housemate at lunch time so I thought I'd ask you lot too! I don't remember much about the mains I had, just lots of cubed vegetables and mashed potato. But I definitely remember the puddings! Chocolate concrete with custard was a favourite. And cornflake or treacle tart with custard.…

Hi I have been put in the LCWRA I have a pip telephone assessment tomorrow I am very anxious I am 64 and suffering PTSD osteoarthritis and have chronic heart disease. Any advice please .

I have just been transferred over to Universal Credit from ESA support group Can anyone tell me if they have any idea how quickly people are reassessed when moving over to Universal Credit. I think I heard Rachel Reeves say assessments are going to restart in April of next year. Does that mean there will not be any for…

I am not looking for toxic positivity or to be told how I should feel. Please do not redirect me to focus on my strengths. I just want my experience to be validated and acknowledged. During a session at a mental health service, I shared the distress of being misunderstood by a university staff member. My former worker…

Any advice on combatting loneliness, currently housebound as my prosthetic is not finished

How long do you usually wait before you get a uc review call after you download bank statements i downloaded them tues evening my deadline was today it said my to do is completed does the reviewer have to read through them first before they make you an appointment for a phone call

I am looking for help with discretionary trusts.

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Hello, I haven't been active in the last few years, but I'm hoping to rejoin the community and make new friends. I love animals, books and logic puzzles.

Hi im in need of some food as i am struggling with everything.i live i walsall can you help me please.my mobile number is {removed by moderator - personal information} .please call me.