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Not so long ago my Motability car was stolen from the residents parking bay where i live. Luckily the Police found my car a few days later parked about half a mile from my home. Its wheels had been removed plus it had a fake number plate. Police later confirmed the new number plate on my car came from an identical car that…

Hi all, My pip review form was returned to department for communities as I'm in NI ,feb this year,pip ends mid Sept. Got the usual texts I think four in all stating my claim was being progressed and I may still need an assessment etc.last text was a week ago,said I'd still be paid pip in meantime and basically the same…

Helo everyone i am on universal credit and given transitional protection on year 2023 i am also on ADB as i am severley disabled but finding it very difficult to pay my council tax as i reside in scotland everythings getting too expensive now and its hard to make ends meet, the question is IF I CAN NOT PAY MY COUNCIL TAX…

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Veezu partners with Cerebral Palsy Cymru Jack Price, Regional Director at Veezu, added: “We’re excited to partner with Cerebral Palsy Cymru and support the incredible work they do for children and families across Wales. Our team is proud to be part of an initiative that will make a real difference in the lives of those…

Disability Sport Wales is hosting another insport Series event this September 2026. The insport Series Event provides inclusive sporting opportunities for children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments. Whether you're returning to try a favourite sport or looking to discover something new, the day…

From BBC News Leigh Boobyer A teenager who trains a Championship football side's cerebral palsy team says he's "still in disbelief" after winning coach of the year. Casey Young, from Crewkerne, Somerset, has cerebral palsy and coaches anyone aged five and over at Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC twice a week as a volunteer.…

Hackcessible 2026 is looking for disabled people who have a problem, challenge or everyday frustration that they think could be improved through engineering and design. Hackcessible is a student-led assistive technology make-a-thon at the University of Sheffield. Over several months, student teams work alongside disabled…

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High blood pressure around 184 and getting alot of back pains for the past few years. I'm eating low fat food and suger free drinks and taking metoformin with vitamin d tablets for over 2 months still getting high readings and sick notes have been sent to universal credit and relieving many phone calls trying to get me…

Hi I have just had a UC Claim Review telephone call that seemed ok, although they did query some payments i received ( survey rewards). I supplied them with additional information requested regarding my tenancy but have now been booked for a second call scheduled for 15 minutes 'to discuss information already provided'.…

Genuinely curious, I’ve just been through my 2nd PALS complaint with my MP involved dealing with the lack of support from MH services. They e responded blaming me for the issues raised and downplayed all safeguarding matters and safety concerns of my MH. Has anyone else dealt with a complete lack of accountability and…

Has anyone had any success in finding decent WFH jobs that don't require travel to an office? I can no longer travel/drive for more than about 10-20 minutes and after extensive searching, I'm beginning to think those roles don't really exist. Where are the best places to look? Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. The…

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Hi I’ve received a message to say a second phone call is booked in for next week and mine is 30 minutes not 15 like other ones I’ve read about has anyone got any idea why?

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/16/special-needs-internships-youth-jobs-crisis-milburn-review

Premier League Sweepstake 2026/27 The Premier League is back in August, which means it's time for another football sweepstake! Whether you're a lifelong football fan, only watch the big matches, or couldn't tell a corner kick from a corner shop, everyone is welcome to join in. How it works: Reply below if you'd like to…

I was chatting with a friend on my lunch break and she mentioned that she changes her bedsheets every Sunday because it makes her feel relaxed and more prepared for the week if she know she has a new fresh bed to start the week. This got me thinking about the small routines we rely on to make the upcoming week run a little…

Google had mixed answers. One said "with in a month of the change" one said "when the change happens" I've got my enrollment on the 10th of September so I'm assuming that's when the change happens? I did plan on sending a notification letter explaining it wasn't a change in health just filling my legal duty and sending…

Our housing association are threatning to take legal enforcement action against us because our daughter whos is on a pathway for asd enjoys water play to regulate and causes an overflow which in turn causes leaks.

Hi everyone, We’re building RollSense, a mobile app designed to help wheelchair users understand how sidewalks and outdoor routes actually feel to travel on — not just whether they are technically marked as wheelchair accessible. The idea is simple: Your phone is securely mounted or fixed in a stable position on your…

Hi .... Basically I was on CBESA with a IR top up until around mid 2022 ..... I then voulterrilly moved to UC , where I was put on to new style ESA and lcwra I knew I was going to make the change to UC around 6 months before and I knew that my account that my ESA went into would be no good in regards to receiving my UC as…

Hi all Long time reader first time poster here. Excited to join in and get to know you all. 😅

hey guys, I’m new on this site, don’t usually go for ‘this kind of thing’ but just need to try to help myself, I’m a good listener and maybe sometimes I can offer advice, other times I will look for support, thank you

The previous discussion about medical negligence has vanished, I clicked on my notification and it's missing. Interesting timing. I almost never speak on here and now I have, it disappears. Maybe I will just go back to being quiet. That post would have been helpful to so many people, now it's gone. We have all gone through…

The draw is done. Thanks to everyone who picked a number! All numbers have now been randomly assigned a team, so this is who you’ll be backing for the World Cup. Some of you have picked up strong contenders… while some of you have a proper underdog on your hands. Either way, it’s all to play for and the further your team…

I keep looking for cerebral palsy wheelchair girl nearby [edited by moderator - location]