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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…

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/20/there-is-nothing-scientific-about-the-great-adhd-myth-documentary

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?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/20/hot-summer-wet-winter-welcome-to-the-age-of-climate-whiplash

From the BBC Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, has told BBC Breakfast that the wait for his GCSE results on Thursday is "terrifying". McCabe has cerebral palsy and completed exams in seven subjects over the course of five months using eye-gaze technology - an achievement celebrated by his friends and teachers at…

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my PIP tribunal experience to help others who might be going through the same thing. I was initially awarded 0 points for both daily living and mobility, but after appealing, I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility for 5 years. The process was frustrating and exhausting, but…

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Hi, I am very worried because my partner made a mistake on his UC claim. He applied for UC as a single person but we live together. Our finances are seperate, he does not receive any support with housing as I own my flat and he is not named on anything. I am really scared he could go to prison. When he moved in I cancelled…

Hi, earlier this year I was granted a 6 month capital disregard in the funds from the sale of the home I lived in. I have been searching for an appropriate home since and had to move in with family (the house had to be sold as it had belonged to my late Mum, it had been my home for 4 years). I had secured a small mortgage…

I live alone i dont have a carer i get pip and universal credit top rate can i get carer allowance for myself

I’m looking for a studio massive or 1 bedroom lower ground for both do you take people on uc and pip I need a massive room because of my mobility

With the UK about to go through a heatwave, I thought it would be good if we could share some tips on how we all stay cool. Here are some tips on how to handle the heat effectively: Trap the Cool Air: Keep windows, curtains, and blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day. Only open them in the early morning or late…

My husband has PPMS. I have ME and our two kids have Autism and ADHD. Just branching out now to find support groups.

Hello my name is Leeanna and I am in the middle of transferring over. I received around £960 ESA every four weeks and now I get £252.20 ESA and Universal Credit is £162.22 every fortnight. It is £828.85 month but based on their calculations I should be getting £1042.38 as I have transitional protection this is my…

Hi, This is difficult for me to discuss but I need support. I have been asked for the dreaded 4 months bank statements. However, there are 2 issues quite difficult to discuss… Ill try. I have a gambling issue. however, this is not without its controls. On any account, I have put on spending limits (usually £20 per day).…

I sent my uc50 form for LCWRA last year beginning of September 2025 and still not heard from them, no letters or phone call, keep asking my Uc coach any news but their said nothing on system yet just be patient how long does it take

Many post deal with wheelchairs and scooters both with and without motors. I have noticed that some equipment has been branded or rebranded. The most obvious example is car makers, you'll have seen Mazda with Ford and Peugeot with Vauxhall. Whilst shopping for the powerchair we noticed that several retailers had "almost"…

Hi I am aware of all the UC guidelines on this I am just so anxious. I will try to summarise house sold in April, funds have 6 months disregard, staying with dad trying to find a home to buy difficult due to exhaustion I receive LCWRA UC, standard element and transitional protection plus PIP (I know (PIP is not means…

Hi can anybody help me please, I won my pip tribunal in March 2025, was on ESA and in the support group but had to go on to UC. We went to the job center and took bank statements etc. and they were told that I got back payment from my pip tribunal and a lady rang a week later and we told her about my money which was money…

Hello I wonder if someone could help me please. My car is due to run out March 2027. Dose anyone know if you can keep the car you have currently for longer? My first 3 years in having a mobility car and not sure how it all works. I really like my car and dont wnat to get rid of it. The guy said when we got it that they…

Hi, For the years I have received CA, it's been four weekly. However, since living on my own (start of July), my payments became every 2 weeks due to 'admin' error. However, it has now been 17 days since I was last paid and there isn't any signs of payment. I will call CA today but it is like speaking to a brick wall, the…