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Do you have a period and use a wheelchair? Volunteers needed £10 voucher for a 1-hour interview What is the interview about? Exploring wheelchair users’ experiences of exercising whilst on their period. Who can take part? Anyone who lives in the UK and is aged 18 years or over. Uses a wheelchair for at least half of their…

Hi I wonder if anyone has any advice for me please. I have worked in the civil service for 15 years. I was diagnosed with Chronic Daily Migraine by a neurologist 11 years ago. Since then I have tried every available treatment without success. Sadly my health has deteriorated and I was off work for 6 months last year due to…

https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16051165/Robbie-Williams-diagnosed-autism-intrusive-thoughts.html He said he has a little bit of autism, really.!.

This week, we'll be able to see a partial solar eclipse across the country. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun. For a few minutes, the skies will darken slightly and temperatures will drop while the moon makes it's way across the sun. It'll start just after 6pm and reach its…

Hi everyone, I’m home alone a lot these days (I’m 56 and have just had to stop working for health reasons) and am here looking for a safe space where I can relax and be myself without being judged (my disability is often invisible) and where I can meet a friend or two and talk about all the fascinating things in life and…

I hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays and managing in this hot weather. The "return to school" conversation has already started, and many parents face the dreaded shopping trip for uniforms and school equipment. This can add an additional layer of complexity for children with physical disabilities. The company…

hi everyone, I have Multiple Sclerosis and am still working 3 days a week. I’ve been reading lots of posts and decided to join.

Hi I need help with what I need to report to UC every month. I am getting UC because I am disabled but I am starting a business so I have been moved over to self-employed and now I have to start reporting my earnings or I don't get paid. I have so many questions about what I need to include in the expenses but no one has…

Im struggling to use this platform. I am grieving new things every minute of everyday. Moving out of my house of 13yrs to different town, 1 bed flat. Myofacial pain syndrome in my back. No support system. Alone, frightened. Hello

im on uc and get lcwra my wife get careselament snd cares wllowence But uc deduct my lcwra and cares allowence from us

i was awarded PIP last year 2017 I had review paperwork come through May 2018 I've done all the face to face etc they say they have all the info to make a decision it's now been 6 months since I first applied and 6 weeks from the letter saying they had all the info. How long does it takes this is getting ridiculous 

This appeared on my FB feed: https://www.disabilityid.co.uk/ It this something of real use? I'd be glad to hear from anybody that has a card. How has it helped you?

Hope someone can help me with this. So I appealed my PIP claim to the the appeals tribunal and I was sent a txt saying the DWP had until 26/06/26 to respond by sending me a copy and sending one to the court but they have not. So the question is do I have to contact the tribunal and tell them I have not received a response…

Hi its me again. I had my phone assessment on 10 august and dwp recieved my report on 11 august and I requested it on same day and recieved it today. Can someone help me that how does this works. Preparing food ; e Washing and bathing ; e Managing toilet needs or incontinence; b Dressing and undressing ; d Moving around ; e

I have lived on the old Blue Spinning Ball for 43 years and it is fair to say that life has been like a Donkey Kong Roller Coaster….. I have battled multiple mental and physical conditions for every single breath I have taken. I was often told that I wouldn’t amount to anything, that I couldn’t do this, I couldn’t do that…

Hello i have just joined

Hey all ! I’m looking to find people who struggle with chronic illness and zero family support or care. I have an amazing partner BUT I can’t deal ! New here so I’ve no idea what to say !

Hello. I wondered if anyone can help me source a second hand special tomato jogger. Currently using a second hand hauck jogger for my 6yr old PDAer and trying to find something larger and similar colour (grey) to help ease the transition. We claim DLA but will need to reapply in spring so I don't think we currently qualify…

We look forward to getting to know you all 😊 @nivi @mark_ryder @Mily @jasonsdestiny @JellyJoker @savicmarko @ryzon @KrilloMcGillo @stressful @NickyCraig2018 @hay1977 @donnaB1979 @Kdunraven @sammonjames @yazz1701 @fredster @Jasmine25 @juliegail @FlamingoLyd

my brother suddenly became ill last year and was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and passed away within 5 days. He did not leave a will and my mum and dad have inherited £120,000 each. My brother had only just inherited the money from his best friend who had died also from cancer. He was planning to buy a house for my…

Hello All, I’ve just received a journal message today from U.C (only migrated over in April) to ask if I’d like a chat about training, plans & how I felt about things or similar nonsense. Said it wouldn’t affect my money or lead to a WCA. I am 64, in very poor health with multiple chronic illnesses, an ongoing disability,…

 I write to ask your opinion on a contract to enter the Motability scheme for disabled drivers. I began such a scheme in February 2024 and paid £2700.00 to obtain a higher specification KIA Sportage on a three -year leaseI was delighted with the car and the service from RRG Bury.A couple of weeks ago I was stopped by the…

Hi guys I’m George from Sheffield

hi I’m just wondering if il get pip for PTSD and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder?will it be high rate or low? I put a claim in last August 5 2025 and finally got my assessment today on the phone

The last film I watched was The Odyssey about two weeks ago. I hadn't heard much about this film so I didn't really know what to expect or the plot but I really enjoyed it! It had a great cast and visuals🤩 Have you seen it? What's the last film you watched?

How many times have you been to one of these stations and been told it’s broken? I thought this might not have been true. Plus, I don’t know whether I’ve been mislead or lied to. As so often these toilets seem to be broken. Not sure if she realised I was visually impaired. As she suggested going to a Lidl on the opposite…

Today is my last day with Scope. I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for being so welcoming and kind. I will very much miss being part of the community. Wishing you all the best possible health and happiness in the future. Holly 💜

Hi, I have had three UC claim reviews in three years. I don’t know if it’s normal or I might be on their “special list”. At the last review, they asked me to send a tenancy agreement but I didn’t have as I have periodic tenancy. I sent everything I could think of to prove my rent but they demanded a letter from my landlord…

My names is Bianca. Im single and newly disabled and still getting used to it. I have my good days and down days and I'm just looking for people who i can connect with so i don't feel so lonely.