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Do you think it should be a criminal offence to waste chicken?
We all know how KFC is the holy grail of fast food, so I am proposing this serious poll questions for everyone who adores chicken on this channel
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A Big Hello To The Newest Members😊
AA big hello to new members who have joined us over the past day or so! @khalsa @rmfpl64 @moramzi20 @HEW40 @witsend @RubyRubyrooone @Groo @innovativegirlie @lisamhill @kn111 @jadinejackson @kwa1919 @JCN @patchface @MorningOwl @manhattanUk1993 @Fitzysnr26 @artyluce @Blunty2k26 @zeeva If you need a hand with anything please…
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Hi, my name is artyluce!
Good afternoon. I write, create and sometimes help various bodies with policy ideas. I hate tech.
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My design for a modern electric wheelchair
Model Estimated Price Range UK Context AeroFold Travel Edition £2,960 - £4,290 Similar to premium foldable chairs like TGA Whill F on the NHS/retail market LuxeLine White/Gold £5,850 - £9,360 Luxury tier — comparable to Permobil or Quickie high-spec models with power seating TerraTrek X Off-Road £7,020 - £11,700 Extreme…
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Heatwave returns
Here we go the heatwave has returned. It's 20c here at the moment. Our top today will be 27C. I can feel it warming up already. Friday will be our worst when we hit 30C. The rail companies have advised only travel if Necessary as temps could reach 35c in some parts of the country and some services will be cancelled while…
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Starting PIP process
Hi all A family member is going to apply for pip what is the process? I can’t remember what we did with our sons as a few years ago now. Thank you
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Pip extension letter - is it real?
Hello so today i got a letter of pip saying my pip has been extended to june 2029 is this real i have never heard of enything happening like this before
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Hi, my name is Rag_793!
Good Evening everyone, I am Rag an old grumpy Buddhist Viking I battle many mental and physical disabilities, often not leaving my cave for weeks on end. It is fair to say the last six years have been like a Storm in the North Sea, more downs than ups. I often have had to battle alone against the professionals to get the…
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Hot weather struggles
I’m quite worried about the impending heatwave affecting the south, I am reading it could be over 30c for 7 consecutive days with temps at nighttime around 20c. I really struggle with the heatwaves, does anyone else? The last one we had in May I ended up in hospital from overheating and they wanted to check my heart…
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My design for a mobility scooter
Here are the specs: Spec PP4 Standard PP4 HD Reason Max user weight 120 kg / 265 lbs 160 kg / 353 lbs Reinforced chassis + motor Total weight 17.5 kg 22.8 kg Thicker frame, bigger battery Weight w/o battery 14.2 kg 18.1 kg Still liftable in 2 parts Motor 250W hub 350W mid-drive + gearbox More torque for hills + weight…
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The Timm's Review and Pip/mental health conditions
Can I ask what other people's opinions are on this? Did pat mcfadden state that all people with mental health conditions would have pip payments stopped in the Timm's Review? Or is there differentiating between mental health conditions. Severe depression can affect people's lives greatly and be very debilitating. He seems…
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Purpl Grant Fund
Hi has anyone ever heard back from a Purpl Grant application? To be clear I am ONLY referring to GRANT applications from them, not applications for membership. They’re supposed to have reopened applications for Grants today (13th July 26) but as of 11:26am, have not done so) Thanks
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Hi, my name is lisamhill!
Hi , I received a random call from DWP on Friday morning ! She asked if my bank account was the same ,had I been in hospital or care home since my claim , and could I handled a lump sum of money !? ..I was surprised to receive this call from DWP as I'd only sent my MR letter about 2 weeks ago .I asked her if I'd be awarded…
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Universal credit informal investigation
hi I’m looking for some help/advice as I don’t know what to do anymore. This is a long one so buckle up lol.. Me and my partner claim UC, he works full time I work park time and we have 3 year old. In October 2024 my car got written off and I was given £5000 from the insurance company, this was put into a savings account,…
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Automatic PIP award extension
Hello, My 3 year PIP award is due to end in February 2027. I hadn’t received a letter in the post about it until today, where they declared that my award has been extended to March 2028 (without a reassessment). It’s such a relief that it’s been extended an extra year without assessment but I wondered why it wasn’t the…
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Purpl launches new grant for disabled people
Hi everyone. Just thought I'd share this new grant offering from Purpl in case it's of interest to any of our community 😊 Purpl launches new grant offering £2,000 for disabled people to fund practical support and accessibility needs | Ethical Marketing News "A new grant is set to help disabled people meet essential…
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Pip extensions
Good morning, I was wondering if there was any one like me out there who hasn’t had an extension? I find it baffling how they have chosen certain people and not others. Part of me would love an extension if it was 2-3 years but any less I would sooner just get the review done before all the changes are made in the timms…
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Hi, my name is innovativegirlie!
I work at showerboard and my colleague told me about this community. I am a little shy person while it's about communication. I hope I will get best interactions here and expert insights. Nice meeting you all. :)
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Receiving a £1000 gift.
Quick question:- I'm on UC and am due to receive £1000 gift from my father, which I intend to lodge to a web savers account. It will bring my total capital to around £5000. Do I need to declare it to UC via my journal? Thanks in advance
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Chiari Malformation PIP fail
Hello I have suffered greatly with Chiari for nearly 3 years and feel like I have not been taken seriously by health professionals and even declined PIP. I suffer with pain severe pain, migraine, numbness and pins and needles in my limbs, blurred vision and dizziness and require a lot of help from family. I used to work as…
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Government stopping PIP and moving to vouchers in August?
Hi everyone I have just heard are the labour government stopping pip payment and moving to voucher scheme in July 22 or August this year their where plans to move away to stop cash is that right
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Hi, my name is TurnerL99! Unable to work, what help can I get?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me - I’m on universal credits due to being unable to work due to my health and was wondering what help I can get? Ie nhs etc.
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Carers’ Allowance Error - any advice please?
Hi, I’ve always been paid four weekly by DWP for my carers’ allowance as I’m my mum’s carer. My payments have recently been increased to £345. However, I received a payment yesterday (Thursday) for £172.90. I’ve spoken to Carers’ Allowance team and asked what on Earth is going on. They said, the £172.90 is back dated and…
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Slow Web - something like Geocities is back as - Neocities
Anyone who grew up with the early internet - from USENET with dialup, to Yahoo Geocities when the WWW came along. Neocities is a similar, easy website hosting site. https://neocities.org 'Slow web' more like forums like this, less 'click bait, endless streams and ads is now thing' Its also open source and far more ethical…
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PIP letter extending award
Hi I received a PIP letter this morning and it states they are extending my award; also next year July 2027 they will contact me again. The perculiar thing is, the extended award date is the same as the end date of my original award.. so 3 July 2028 original award and NOW extended to that date. Can anyone see what i'm…
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Lindsey Graham Death
The Republican Senator, who became a staunch ally of Trump, saying nothing of his gleeful support for the Gaza genocide, he has died suddenly at the age of 71. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/12/lindsey-graham-key-ally-of-donald-trump-has-died-after-sudden-illness-his-office-says
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Hi, my name is rmfpl64!
Hello everybody. I just came across this site and decided to join this online community dedicated to people with disability, their problems and their doubts. I'm not 100% sure how exactly all this works, but I'll give it a good research and hopefully I'll be able to post a few doubts of my own while expecting to get some…
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Renewal rewarded me 0 points for everything!
So I've been on pip for a few years now I was in enhanced motability and personal. I had a support worker at the time but no more. I was forced to do a renewal which I did myself then did the telephone assesment with capita. I got the letter back saying they've ended my pip and can't give me it no more and scored me 0 for…
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We'd like your feedback on how we handle reports
We've heard from some members that when they report a post or comment, they don't always feel their report has been acknowledged, understood, or handled in the way they expected. We take this feedback seriously and want to better understand your experience. We're looking for your thoughts on what you would like to happen…
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Scope and CP Sport Inclusive Sports Festival
Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy sport. 🎾 Scope is partnering with Cerebral Palsy Sport to bring an Inclusive Sports Festival to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on 27 October. It’s a chance for disabled people of all ages to try a range of sports, meet new people and enjoy being active in a friendly,…