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Hi all, I’m looking for some advice from anyone with experience of reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health. I’m currently experiencing significant work-related anxiety and have found telephone, video and face-to-face communication extremely difficult. Written communication allows me to process questions properly and…

Hello to everyone. Dear forum members please help me. I am looking for some advice regarding my son, who is currently in Year 11 and has an EHCP. He would like to continue to a mainstream school Sixth Form and study A-levels.I am worried about whether having an EHCP could affect his chances of being accepted into a…

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I am taking 2*30mg *4 codeine daily and am still in searing pain arthritic shoulders and spine ! I am considering CBD but have extremely limited experience - just having tried gummies 2 years ago - No noticeable effect at all ! I am thinking about patches - what strength do I use and any interaction with codeine to worry…

Hello guys. I am new here so firstly, hello 👋😀 I have what is very probably going to be a stupid question. Please don't laugh. I have had a look at other people who have asked about Student finance when on disability benefits. But I can't seem to see anyone in my situation. I currently get UC with LCWRA and PIP (high daily…

A couple of hours ago i could hear someone trying to gain access to my keysafe located on the wall outside my front door for over 10 mins. I eventually opened my front door and the guy standing there said he was here to do a clean. He asked i was flat number number 9 which i confirmed then he said he was actually here to…

Hi, my name is Max, and I hope you can help me. I haven't updated my Universal Credit tenancy agreement for two years. When I tried to update it, Universal Credit told me that I must separate my utility bills from my actual rent. My landlord is very supportive, and my entire monthly payment currently goes toward housing,…

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I am worried about the long distance from checking in my baggage to the airport departure lounge. there is no way I am going to be able to walk that distance in the short time I have. And what is worrying me is this new EU's Entry/Exit System (EES). I have heard of the horror stories and see the videos. There is no way I…

Hi all, my 26 year old son has just moved back in with me, long story but he was in independent living and it didn’t quite work out!, any hows he handed in his keys and was declared as being ‘voluntary homeless ‘ I can’t of course see him on the streets !, he’s currently paying me £100 a week mostly for food but of course…

Hi, I’m new to the site so do t know how to navigate it yet. But I was diagnosed with Functional neurological disorder in May this year and still trying to come to terms with it but would love any advice from anyone that suffers from this condition. Would really appreciate any help and support x

I'm housebound and try to explore the world through what is available online. I take virtual walks, go to the theatre, attend interesting talks etc. Join in if you feel like it, or bring your own virtual day trip/night out recommendations.

Hi. I sent my review to PIP on 21 September due to further health conditions. I have today received an email saying my review is complete and I will receive a decision letter within 2 weeks and not to ring them before I have letter. Is this a good or bad sign that it’s been completed so quickly what do people think ? Thank…

Hi Everyone, I have been looking for a boyfriend but I am finding it really difficult because all of the dating agencies for adults with learning disabilities in London have shut down and I have tried Facebook datting and disability datting it is still hard,apps I feel like I have tried all the apps and everything and I…

Is anyone else worried that AI may become self aware and too powerful ? If this happened - The definition of "life" would change ….

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Hi, my name is Max, and I hope you can help me. I haven't updated my Universal Credit tenancy agreement for two years. When I tried to update it, Universal Credit told me that I must separate my utility bills from my actual rent. My landlord is very supportive, and my entire monthly payment currently goes toward housing,…

Hey all, I ordered a Motability car last month and was told it would be ready end of December to mid-January. I got a call today saying it will actually be ready on the 25th of November, which is obviously great. I’m just wondering when the first mobility payment will be taken from my PIP? Has anyone had a similar…

I know I can disregard Income when declaring capital for UC. The examples the DWP give for this in official guidelines seem to say different things. The Pearl example seems wrong to me as she doesnt appear to be able to disregard income at all. But even using the other example its not at all clear how Income is worked out,…

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I used to claim uc closed it a year ago as my boyfriend at the time moved in but I was half way through a review so it got cancelled. Iv now been by myself 7 months and been using my savings which were at £6500 when I claimed uc last these are now below £5500. I am back in a relationship with my children’s dad (not the…

hello. Iv been recently diagnosed with asd at the grand old age of 38. It’s explained a lot of my struggles in life especially socially. I currently care for my daughter who had multiple health issues and I receive carers allowance, I would love to get a job which is fully remote and wondered if anyone has one and would…

Each of us has our own challenges that we face each and every single day, strong, survivor are just a few words to describe us. We have good days, meh days, arrrrrrr days, painful days, days that are so dark that it paralyses us, days that we don’t feel heard, not one single day is the same, in fact we can cycle through so…

my name is Jim I have cerebral palsy and recently got banned from a online platform for spending a lot my income on the site and other sexual content sites last month about 2 grand.how do as disabled control my online habits so it doesn’t affect my mind and relationships with other people? [edited by moderator]

I absolutely love movies ( I am a bit of a nerd myself) 😂. I want to know what is your favourite movie and Why? I will go first my favourite movie of all time is After.

Hi I had my assessment on 4/9 and apparently the decision was made on 8/9 and I have zero points. I was diagnosed in childhood with autism dyslexia dyspraxia and severe depression. More recently diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar 2. I can't drive because of motor skills and after 11 instructors was told not to. My partner…

hello I’ve been awarded enhanced pip only last week, today I had a voice message on my mobile from a Dr at DWP is this normal.. anyone else had this. thank you

So we have a Happy Thoughts Only discussion, How's your day, Boring news and a mental health discussion, but I know sometimes having a bit of a grumble about things can be good for the soul too. Having it here also keeps it all in one place, so people can avoid the grumbling if they want. 😁So post away! I'll start. I've…

Autistic parents have been warned to be vigilant for signs that their child could be afflicted with Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder, or NSD. Speaking in front of a parliamentary group, paediatrician Liz McHodge, 45, explained, “The causes of NSD are not yet fully understood. Some people blame environmental factors, or a…

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/sep/27/st-andrews-university-class-divide-american-students I have to say I have never encountered such a feeling of master and servant, as I did driving coach loads of these students to and from dinners and parties. I found it quite unsettling.