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Hi all, Sorry in advance, it's a long post. I had my PIP assessment in Sept 2024 and it was decided that I went from Enhanced Living and basic mobility payments, to nothing at all. Even though my conditions were worse than they had been when they took my payments from standard living to enhanced and standard mobility. At…

Hello I'm looking for a wheelchair for my terminally ill Dad, if anyone in the Baildon area knows of someone who can help me find one that would be great or even point me in the right direction of where to get one. Thank you in advance.

Hi I just recieved a text stating I am having face to face assessment next week. I am shocked because last assessment which was my first assessment was on phone. I have multiple conditions and I would like to have phone assessment. Can I ask for one if yes then how? Please help and guide.

The World Cup finally kicks off this evening. We’ll be updating this discussion with news and chatter about the group stage games and then the knockout rounds as we progress. Will you be watching? What are your predictions?

Hi everyone i've been waiting nearly a year now for my pip review to be completed but it looks like they haven't got round to doing it yet they have extended my pip for a year and i added an new extra illness to the review is that why its taking so long i'm aleady on high rate for both

So my UC claim has been running smoothly with no hitches or input needed. This morning I received a to do "check and confirm your claim details" when i click it it just says check you claim details, check your details are correct and report any changes that come up in your to do's. Then I click continue and it asks me if…

Hi. I applied for LCWRA March 2026, I have been awarded it 2 weeks ago. I have been sent backpay on the new lower rate...is this unlawful? Thank you for any help given 😊

Hello I’m Sharon and I’m new to the group 👋. I’m desperately looking for anyone to ask about their experience of their child going to uni who has significant physical disabilities. I’m lost, the advice ranges from don’t bother it’s too hard, to others saying it’s easy enough and can be done. My daughter really wants the…

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I have joined for my 18 year old daughter. I am her full time carer but eventually she wants to be living independently of me. She is a full time powerchair user. We find it very hard to find out any information about what will be available for her in the future in terms of housing/care/access to work etc and would welcome…

I care for my disabled daughter (27) who lives at home and am eligible to apply for carer allowance. I'm slightly confused as to whether this will affect her benefits though. She receives both PIP and universal credit with the higher rate LCWA. I don't think her benefit will be affected but when I read on line it talks…

hi im in a difficult situation and wondered if u could help me. Im a single mum who is disabled and wheelchair bound . Because. I have a neuralogical disease. I have carers that help me from adult social care . but because childrens social care are involved . Aswel they are saying that its not enuf and they beleive i…

Hello, after searching the internet and various relevant forums, i am unable to find a difinitive answer, therefore i am hoping someone here can help. My partner who is autistic and has ADHD has recently received a PIP AR2 light-touch review form. After hours of research, i was hoping to make his life easier without result…

Hi what do you think most likely will happen with this next plot to pip and Universal credit lcwra? Do you think they it will happen? Do you think they will but will takes many years to enforce it? Also do you think it will start from new claims first? Or just the young under age age 21? Each time they try this I get…

Hi all, I received this letter on my journal today, it says 20th may, but my case worker said that the backdate will be requested from July 2025, does this letter mean it will only backdated from may this year ? Any help would be appreciated, I phoned them and got 2 different answers

I like to lead an active lifestyle, do sports, yoga, stretching and love active recreation on quad bikes. I am always open and honest and I appreciate sincerity in relationships. I love to cook and my specialty is pasta with seafood. My energy and passion for life make every day bright and intense, but deep down I dream of…

I recently won a PIp reasessment and was awarded until March 2029. Today I got a letter saying they have extended it until march 3031. Obviously this is good, but why did they do this? Also is it true that if you win a PIP claim you no longer need an extra assessment for UC?

Trigger warning - ableism Source from Irish Times Writer: Sacha Dekker Common denominator in these encounters is a fundamental assumption: disability diminishes desire, desirability, or both. Let’s be very clear about something before I get into this: disabled people have sex. I know, shocking. You’re welcome to take a…

anyone help plz at2 light touch tick box move next question nothing has changed tick no sign send back do i need to put anything in box if ticked no plz help

Hi everyone I have seen some discussions about being single or datingwhen you have health issues. I turn 44 tomorrow and find myself still single. I have 2 types of respiratory disease and microscopic colitis. I also had kidney cancer in late 2021. Like others on here my conditions come with everyday struggles like…

UC have asked about my accessibility needs! Does this mean they want to interview me?

Hey single mum to a son with adhd and autism. Here to make friends :) any one else in the same scenario ? X

I've received a text from the DWP on Monday saying I'd been awarded PIP. I originally rang them back on January and I believe I'm due some backpay. I don't know what my award is yet, I have to wait for the letter. I've tried the GOV.ONE to check but I don't have the ID needed so couldn't access it.. I heard that my backpay…

I'm considering this because I'm struggling financially and can no longer afford to remain living in my flat and renting it out temporarily would help me get back on my feet, and my intention is to move back in once the tenancy ends. I currently receive UC with LCWRA and I do not receive any housing costs element because I…

The government is currently debating whether the law on carers needs to be changed - maybe it does - but what about UNPAID carers - spouses who give up everything to care for their "loved ones" ? 1. Introduction I am submitting evidence because my wife has been my full‑time carer for more than 20 years. She provides care…

Hello there Fellow disabled person with anxiety, learning difficulties and autism. Was educated in specialist schools throughout my school life due to autism, and learning difficulties. Managed to do ok with exams and tests. Went to mainstream college even though my mum thought i wouldnt cope but managed to prove her…

Regenerating Presence: Immersive Nature Environments for Wellbeing and Place-Based Healing through XR We are looking for adults living in the UK with spinal cord injury (SCI) to take part in a research study exploring body image and body appreciation following SCI. Taking part will involve a short questionnaire, which…

I've been on PIP for many years and was on DLA before that. I have a multitude of disabilities which have an impact on my daily life. I'm 61 and have had enduring problems since the age of 19. Was hospitalised due to my poor mental health many times, as a young man. I was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder at the…

So hard to find job with hearth issues I keep trying find it so hard