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I have just bought a bottle of Buckfast Tonic Wine. It is quite potent!

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows if I start using medical cannabis will it affect my lcwwra claim? Will it reduce my payments? Does anyone have any experience with this and if so could you please reply to me? Many thanks, Ian

Hello, I'm just looking for some answers as I have a uc review (phone call) soon after submitting 4 months bank statements. I had to do this about two years ago and I was very worried about it (I overthink everything and stress myself very easily) but the person I spoke to was very nice and it only lasted about 10 minutes.…

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well. I'm Rach, I'm 21 and live in Scotland. I have mental health problems and suffering from physical health issues. I've lost most friends over the years, especially with the decline in my health. Always happy to chat and receive any help or advice. Thank you for having me <3

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I think she was an amazing lady. May she RIP.

I'm posting this 30-day challenge on behalf of Chrissie Henson, who has been in touch with Scope. and the Cerebral Palsy Network. Hi, I'm Chrissie. I am a person-centred therapist and author who also lives with Cerebral Palsy. I recently contacted @Richard_Scope as, over the last few months, I have set up a YouTube…

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. I am seeking some urgent advice and guidance regarding housing discrimination.On 5th August, the Beko oven that was provided with my flat catastrophically exploded while in use, causing me to faint from shock. I am a highly vulnerable tenant with severe chronic lymphedema in both legs…

hope everyone is doing ok today & looking forward to the weekend? What have you got planned?

Mine would be a very long worldwide cruise. I love the idea of waking up in a new country every day without the stress of dealing with airports, buses and travel logistics. Also, knowing I always have a familiar bed waiting for me at the end of the day is another huge bonus😄 What's yours?

For many women with cerebral palsy, the journey through ageing presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing menopause. “Often, they feel unprepared for the changes their bodies undergo during this time, facing both physical and emotional hurdles.” As Friday, 18th October 2024, marks World…

Try http://www.suno.com It is free for up to 10 songs per day - you simply type in some lyrics and say what genre of music you want and it does the rest - it is EXTREMELY professional and produces some unbelievably good music. Try it and see …….

I have spinal stenosis and also SEL spinal epidural lipamatosis I do know I am overweight but I need people that understand where I am coming from I’m in so much pain.

Hi, I have been diagnosed with... Epidural Lipomatosis... What is that? Have you heard about it before? I had never heard of it before. I have been suffering from back pain for around 7 years. I was complaining 6 years ago. I even said to my physiotherapist that I felt I would end up in a wheelchair by the time I was 40…

Hi, hope someone can advise please. So I was on LCW from 2021, Last February 2025 my health had worsened and I reported a change of circumstances on my journal, the Jobcentre asked for a Fit note which then could not be uploaded so I sent ut to their email as advised by my local jobcentre, they then sent me a UC50 form out…

Trigger warning: this article contains ableist slurs that some readers may find distressing. Bernie Smith got in touch with CP Network to share his story about living with cerebral palsy. Bernie is 88 years old and has lived a life. From being institutionalised, misdiagnosed as “mentally incapable", to travelling and…

Does anyone have experience of getting ill-health retirement with multiple disabilities? None of mine are life-threatening, but in combination they mean that a crucial aspect of my job (travel) makes me ill. I’ve exhausted reasonable adjustments and promotion opportunities. I’ve got various specialist reports from when I…

I'm new! :) Sending peace and good wishes to you all.

Im currently on income base ESA(support group) and housing benefit. I received a migration letter telling me tpclaim universal credit by 26th feb. Ive done so, and today attended an identity check appointment at the local jobecente. However now in the journal there is a new entry. "Some benefits can affect how much…

The last thing I bought was a new pair of trainers. I decided that I need to treat my feet better and stop buying cheap trainers and go for some with support and memory foam insoles. They've been great so far! What have you bought?

I pinky promise this is not an April Fools…..…

I listen to a lot of different eras myself, but I'd say that 70s music is probably the most common one in my playlists. I feel like there was a lot of creativity around at that time and that made for some really groundbreaking albums. How about you? Do you tend to listen to lots of different eras, or do you find yourself…

hello can anyone help me answer this query.are you still allowed to buy your home from housing association whilst on benefits.or have they stopped the right to buy??

I think I'd go to a beach hut in the Maldives. Sun, sea, sand, and relaxation. Bliss.

This discussion was created from comments split from: Hi, my name is Helpmelord1968! How will a PILON affect UC?.

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well in this beautiful warm summer. I ask for your advice, as I have done in many cases, because you were always the one who immediately told me what to do. The problem is that the housing advice officer who is dealing with my case told me (he wrote in a letter, I am deaf) that he has…

I am in my first proper relationship and I have been a lifelong wheelchair user. He was the person I lost my virginity to and everything felt very comfortable about our relationship and sex. Recently my boyfriend keeps making jokes about how we are unable to do certain positions he wants to try and in the past we’ve sort…

I am a pensioner I have multiple health issues that now limit my once active life.. I am at home most of the time and usually find myself sitting at my computer much of the day, I don't mind my own company but also realise that it is not so healthy to be alone this much. I lost my husband almost 4 years ago after 54 years…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced71ny99y5o?at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=image Im finding the tone of all the media reports on this really worrying

Hi my son is moving out later this year because he is getting married. We live in two bedroom house. My rent is covered by UC. My son was my registered carer before but now he works full time but still cares for me but nit a paid carer. Now when he will be moving out later this year. My daughter and son will be taking…