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My pip review is completed. I have been awarded standard daily like before and enhanced mobilty. I have also been credited the back payment since the review started. Now I have been given 11 points for daily living. Shall I ask for reconsideration? Is it easy to get one more point. I am attaching the image of assessor…

Hello, I have been on universal credit and ESA for about 18 months but I am hoping to try get myself back out in the world and return to some form of work, probably just delivering for Evri and Deliveroo as I am unable to continue my trade due to my health. Do I simply phone up and tell ESA to stop my claim? I currently…

Hi, I started a new discussion mainly for this. I'm 55, was a single parent for 30 years and didn't get the opportunity to work due to having 3 boys all which are on the spectrum. They were lovely kids but dud need me to be around . I tried working but it didn't do them well. So, i dont have pensions. I'm 55 now so if I…

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This discussion was created from comments split from: Disability Discrimination by A2Dominion After Dangerous Beko Oven Explosion.

I have a forthcoming PIP daily living Appeal to the FTT on 01/09/2026 at 11.45 am at London Tribunals, Newgate Street, and my representative from Brixton Advice Centre said she is unable to attend with me. She said let me change to a online hearing at their centre, this is my 2nd application for PIP daily living component…

My son received his GCSE results this week and it got me thinking about when I was at high school. I used to hate PE as the teacher was awful, but I loved German as I love learning languages. What about you?

I knew he had been quite ill for some time, but it still seems sad to see the death of such a versatile stage and screen villain. So long, Tim Curry!

I have had so many bad life experiences and the latest being served a repossession order on my home of over 40 years.I am.completely stressed to the max.Had a breakdown yesterday at the gp.who I must say were helpful.Then crisis team called and were good.Nobody can believe what has actually happened and the way it has…

I suppose at the moment I am desperately looking for a reason to smile. I have a chronic back condition where my back keeps ‘going’ and a collapsed ankle (which was misdiagnosed for 12 years). On waiting list for op which they say will be a year away. Use crutches to move, a wheelchair to go anywhere. Trying to hold down a…

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I just had a review 12 months when UC went through all my bank statements, etc asking lots of questions. It was very intrusive and upsetting and I wasn't really well enough for the call, they decided I wasn't a fraudster at that time. Now I'm at 18 months, they want to check all my details are correct and nothing has…

Hi everybody. Not been here for a while. I just wanted to know if there is anybody that can help. I work 22hrs a week & if I get under a certain amount UC top me up. But now my doc has told me to take time out of work. Now he gave me a sick note. I sent it to work & I also sent a copy to UC. We don't get sick pay so only…

My current 3yr Motability lease is about to end and Motability have informed me i must book my current lease car in for a mandatory service. The problem is i have been unable to find an authorised Motability dealership that still offers a collect and return service for a service. My local Ford dealer has informed me the…

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

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…