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Well I ‘ll tell you a bit of my background. Am Cynthia [Removed by moderator - Personal information] 43years single mother I have a daughter Lisa I was born Venezuela and raised in Venezuela It was much different when I was growing up, a beautifulin Venezuela ,and not many hurricanes approached our shores It was wonderful…

which would have the worst effect and which would be quite useful? My sense of smell is usually non-existent so having an enhanced sense of smell would be too overwhelming! Better eyesight would be great for me as I'm blind as a bat 😂

We’re looking for Young Ambassadors aged 10 to 20 years old across the UK! Are you a young person with cerebral palsy who wants to build confidence, learn new skills and make a real difference? Join our “Together We Can” Young Ambassador Programme with Cerebral Palsy Sport. What’s it all about? This exciting programme…

Hi just join so not sure how it works,but just what to let you know that leicester city council have found away to take some of your pip award off you by counting it as earnings cheers andy burnham

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I have been asked to upload my bank statements but I just a bit worried has I sell my old stuff on eBay and Vinted. It stuff I brought years ago for myself or stuff my friends and family have given me but nearly all of it was brought or given before I was on universal credit but I selling now because I do not want it and…

Hi I am a carer and uc sent my daughter one I care for in her journal a message relating to help or surport relating training or getting back to work. Due tobit being voluntary, chose ignore message , they never mention they would ring her... Today dwp rang her phone she gave to Me and the dwp person said she was ringing…

Hi I have suffered from rheumatoid arthritis since 1995 I was 22 years old now 53. I am shortly due to have a shoulder operation & the recovery time is upto 12 months to get back to full health I am left handed & the operation is on my left shoulder I was thinking of applying for pip but not sure if I qualify for it. I…

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/04/plastic-waste-microplastics-exports-recycling-turkey-farmers-pollution-environment-recycling We 'recycle' in good faith. I would maybe have been better throwing it in general waste, at least with my council, it then gets incinerated and turned into electricity.

hi all I was just enquiring I received letter from business services authority and they are claiming that between the 10th April to the 5th may 2026 that they wasnt able to confirm if I was entitled to free nhs prescriptions I’m very confused as Ive always been entitled and nothing has changed in my circumstances Any help…

My brother died in 2024. There was no will. Confirmation/Probate was obtained. My 84 year old father was next of kin and the Estate Representative. The estate was distributed in 2024. DWP come along a year and a half later (Sept 25) to say they want to check if benefit overpayments occurred as the capital amount on the…

So i got an email exactly one month before my access to work was to expire. I reapplied twice now and heard nothing back yet and now its due to in end in a few days and they're impossible to get hold of most of the time - Anyone else had similar experiences. I just realised you can reapply 12 weeks before but wasnt aware…

I have become a wheelchair user looking for accessories that work for me

my adult daughter has recently developed spasms in her right foot which causes her a lot of pain these can last from a few hours to over 48 hours we have been advised to start her on baclofen 3 times daily I am very concerned about the side affects of this medication and would like to try a more natural alternative? Any…

Can I ask how long should it take once a drafblind assessment report has been done and sent to the la should it take to contact me about a care plan I'm currently waiting for support it took since November do the assessment

My son and I are discussing setting up a disabled persons trust for him. We know that many disabled people who have DPTs find that executors can be paternalistic and behave as gatekeepers of the fund rather than enablers. We also understand that the executors can be slow in implementing spending requests in a way that…

my email: ' The decision summary is based on incorrect basis.'Your rent is being paid in full. The CRF do not award to Subsidise rental costs.' - it is incorrect as I am affected by benefit cap. I spoke to Citizen Advice highligting that I do not in fact receive full rent due to benefit cap. I also spoke to one of your…

Hi all, I was awarded higher living/mobility PIP in 2022 under a light touch review (10 years). As I was studying in Scotland, they moved my claim to ADP in 2024 where I was given the same award. I've now finished my degree and hoping to move back to England, but am I right in thinking my previous light touch review etc is…

Hello, I'm trying to understand what happened after my redundancy because my former employer's records and my Universal Credit records don't seem to match. My employer made me redundant and issued my final payslip, including PILON. My HMRC Personal Tax Account shows taxable income for xxx (including the PILON), so it…

Say hello, l am fine,but I am depressed with the universe credit not putting the money in my account.

Hello ppl and help me if u can im going doooooowwwwwnnn

You have the opportunity to travel anywhere and anytime and see one historical event as it happens. What would you choose? I'm fascinated by the Black Death and would be interested to see how it affected the country and how different classes were treated.

Has anyone else found that growing up in a rural area, when disabled is difficult? It feels that attitudes and acessability for disability can sometime be quite outdated. Such as people doubting your need for a wheelchair, if you walk short distances.

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Hi everyone I would like some advice please. My cooker has broken and I am struggling for money. I am in receipt of universal credit lcwra due to my health. I live on my own in a flat. Would I be able to get a budgeting advance? How much would I be able to borrow? What information would I need to provide? Thanks in advance

hi everyone. so i have an adult autism assessment for myself (25F) on wednesday via microsoft teams video call with psicon. however, i no longer have an appointed person (they’ve completely ghosted me and i can’t contact them) and im scared there wont be an outcome for me because im alone, i dont have parents (fully cut…

I've got to attend a face to face Pip assessment in two weeks and I'm literally shaking at the prospect. I've only ever had to complete the forms before so for someone with social anxiety and GAD this is not only highly embarrassing but very scary too and I don't know what to do. The only time I do anything socially is…

I have recently had my rent underpaid to my landlord by a Huge amount for over 6 months by U.C they agreed to pay the arrears to them but this morning in my own bank account it shows a payment of 1p? Does this have anything to do with this? Is it a mistake? Should I contact someone.its all making me ill

Happy Yorkshire Day! Celebrated every year on August 1st, this special day honours the historic county of Yorkshire for its rich heritage and stunning landscapes. I'm a born and bred Yorkshire girl and I'm lucky enough to live in a beautiful village surrounded by the moors. I think one of my favourite things about…