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Researchers at The University of Manchester are exploring the relationship between epilepsy and menopause, and how hormonal changes during midlife can affect women living with epilepsy. If you're a woman aged 35 to 65 with epilepsy, you may be eligible to take part in this questionnaire-based study. By sharing your…

HI I'm disabled and I have a separate bed in another room and I am in need of a new double bed is there anyone who could help me please

hi I’m new here and looking for some help for my daughter we are hoping to have her placed in supported living as she is really struggling with day to day life :(( thank you

hi I applied for child disability payment for my son 11 weeks ago and I’m still awaiting a decision. How long did it take you to hear back? he’s away to be one in three weeks. I’m also wondering if we can apply for the UC side of it too and how is that affected if myself and his father are both working? Thanks in advance

Going through a seperation and spouse and pay the rent. she has decided to seperate as i cannot do a full time job due to my physical disability (causing lower back pain). She has asked me to move out and then she took up a mortage with our 2 children and i had to move out to stay with my sister and her family. Is there…

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Hi I would like to find out my husband has heart and severe kidney problems and had to give up driving due to his heart and he uses patient transport a lot and walks with a zimmer and its for the patient transport to get him dropped of in front of our home as he has had problems getting dropped off

I’m moving in my new bungalow soon, but I have nothing. I don’t even have flooring. I have my hospital bed that’s about if. I had to leave my home due to dv and u got put miles away from home. I’m a wheelchair user as well. I’d appreciate any help what so ever. Thsnk you

greetings I had a severe stroke in 2017. It came out the blue. When i got to A&E because i was struggling to walk and slurring. I was treated 15 hours later .In Stroke ward for 2 months. I was discharged and because i was seperated from wife i was living on my own. Was attended to by stroke team I was told i would never…

The age old debate strikes again! I think it could for some people. What do you think?😊

I have no idea where my documents are proving my GCSES are from many years ago and I don't think my parents would have kept the paper.There nay be a way of tracing this some how and strangely I cannot even remember what my results were.Which is odd considering this may have been a pretty significant day in my life all…

My partner & I have migrated but there is nothing to tell us whether our existing blue Halifax credit and my Credit card will remain valid or whether a re green cards will be issued. Big mistake by Lloyds IMHO

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Like many others across the world,ive been watching the Lindsay Clancy case recently.There are so many thing that are relative to many of us with in that we have had appalling care/treatment within the mental health service and also within and surrounding postnatal depression.It also appears quite evident that many people…

Hello all, I am looking to connect with anyone born with Spina Bifida who's also had a stroke. I had my stroke 2 months ago and I feel like I'm experiencing some after affects that are completely unique and would like to chat to anyone in the same boat. 😊

Hi there Was wondering if anyone knows the answer to this . I’m on income related esa ( well it was that before switched over to U.C) I have a small private pension . I’m looking to transfer money to it occasionally to top it up. Is this allowed ? Or do they see it as deprivation of capital? Thank you

Big warm welcome to the new members who joined us yesterday: @amandasavidg, @burley, @failing123, @Fee_Fi_Flo_Fum, @FLAG, @GlitterGothZebra, @josephbooth36478, @keishac, @Kinging, @manji57, @mumken1705, @rina123, and @susieQ06! I've seen some of you posting already. But if you haven't got involved yet please feel free to…

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Hello everyone,I wanted to say a warm hello to this incredible community! My name is dory79, and I am very glad to finally join you here.Like many of you, I have been navigating the complex and often exhausting world of welfare claims and official processes while managing long-term health challenges. It can be a very…

Hi, I'm an unpaid carer, and I have been for all my life, because I was born into a disabled family! I love it, and I wouldn't have it ANY other way. I really hope I can be welcomed into this amazing online community 😃

Neurodivergent with hEDS. Looking forward to being part of the community

Hello I have just joined the community i hope you are all well.can you tell me if disabled housing is talked about in here and if there is any help anywhere

Good afternoon everyone, I'm asking about advice regards receiving a lump sum for a personal injury claim after a car accident and how it can affect U.C I haven't been told the exact figure yet but it could be close or over the £16k limit allowed for UC claimants. I understand if its over £16k then UC would stop , but what…

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good evening I’m just wondering of anyone has had this experience and can offer any insight We migrated from child tax credits / income support back in September 2024 My son was on dla at the time just turned 16 and in the process of his pip application . We found out end of October his claim was unsuccessful and we ask…

My local buses let you on with mobility scooters up to 1 metre long. The only problem, I can't find a good one that small! Most of the ones with suspension or padded seats are 110-130cm which is frustrating. Does anybody have any suggestions?