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hi everyone! so I got a message today on my Journal saying they want 4 months bank statements, is this normal ? I don’t have any savings in my account or any other money going in apart from UC & PIP. so I’m not concerned in terms of savings or anything - just got my thinking is this normal.

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. My name is Victoria, and I am a Public Health professional and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) researcher at Teesside University. I am currently developing a research study exploring the barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening for women who have experienced…

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I've noticed an increased amount of AI bots posting, creating posts or lurking on the website. Its also been causing increased traffic to the website, with the guest amount into their 1000's at times which is why people are complaining of website issues. These bots are essentially DoS'ing the website. I think its time…

Hello My award started on 21 January 2022 and ends on 11 May 2027. My assessment paper said review after 4 years but I have not received anything yet. I thought the review was meant to start one year before my award end date. Could any one please let me know if my review has been scheduled and if there is anything I need…

Hi everyone. I always been quite indepandant. I have lots of friends but i prefer my own company. Sometimes when the evening comes especially, i start to feel really sad. Thing is, yes i do have lots of friends, and i can always find people to help me, but i dont think any of them understands how i actually feel. They say…

Hello my friend sorry if my intro was rude pardon me dearie I just want to be friends that’s all hope you don’t mind?

Hi I was just wondering if anyone is waiting for there tribunal in Wales. Or anyone who has had there tribunal recently to give an estimated time frame, as Google says up to 35 weeks. I'm currently at 33 weeks so was just wondering if it is correct or would I be waiting longer? Thanks in advance ☺️

just had a very stressful day been mucked about by my Support provider yet again and should’ve had a hour of Support this morning only had 45 minutes of it try to sort this out out of my normal Support Worker he wouldn’t listen to me. Had another email from him today stating that he has to support somebody else tomorrow…

Hi, I have recently accepted a part time job and am aware I’d still be entitled to a top up / council tax discounts etc but I’d prefer to cancel my claim as what I’ll be earning id be no worse off than I am on UC. Will they close my claim or pressure me to stay on? Do I need to provide an explanation or simply close my…

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask something I've been curious about: are you a night owl, or a morning person? I'm a complete night owl. Late in the evening, when everyone's asleep and everything goes quiet, it's as if my mind is just waking up. My most productive, calmest and most creative moments happen at those hours; the…

I’m 76 & 1week since surgery for Spinal Senosis any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Dear whom it may concern, Where is the second fret on a electric guitar? I look forward hearing from you Viran Chohan

I had a argumentIt’s with my sister who is my power-of-attorney accuse me of doing stuff behind my Support providers Back back which has caused me to be very upset being autistic.( the argument was over the phone)

Hi, I have now been waiting 8 years to move into a 2-bedroom bungalow with large rooms. At present, I live in a 1-bedroom bungalow with small rooms. I need larger rooms because I use a large electric-powered wheelchair and hurt myself & damage my furniture, walls, doors & doorways. I was advised by social services to ask…

Hello everyone I'm John. New to this having recently been diagnosed as Autistic. Looking to make new friends with similar traits.

Hello everyone, I will have summer exhibition , the opening reception in tomorrow 6pm in Corby art centre :)

Y sons just been awarded DLA after 12month I’ve tried getting the disability element for him it’s been to a desision maker who’s agreed back pay now they are saying my claims been sent to a specialist team due to a technical issue anybody had this before please 🙏 re so confusing and how long did it take

Hi, I am on Universal Credit & higher rate PIP, etc. I recently had my 30 year old condencer tumble dryer stop working, I was given it from a ex-lodger he brought it 2nd hand, so need to buy a new one, as need my carers to dry my cloths & beddings, etc. I am 60 with 21 medical conditions including a terminal illness severe…

In recent news which a lot of you who are into video games have probably heard, GTA 6 will be released as digital only, no disc. There is the Standard Edition costing £****.99 where you can have a code in Blu Ray case and some people consider this as not being the full game. And the Ultimate Edition for the full game for…

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Hi everyone,I need some urgent advice as I am feeling very anxious.I have been in the LCWRA support group for 7 years due to severe mental health issues (depression and lack of concentration) and physical disability. I also receive PIP.I have just received an offer for a part-time, 100% online Master's degree in…

I told a guy that I am on the spectrum after we had sex and he said that he didn’t know that then I haven’t heard from him again. I even told him they could still have sex. Why would he ghost me or any guy ghost me when they find out I’m autistic? You think it’s because of the misconceptions he may have of me? I even told…

Hi all I’ve been documenting my health issues for a while now and my social media memories also document a lot of them ‘ days’ from way back . I’ve been saving them as they appear and tbh I was very verbal about them . As in using curse words lol. Well it helped with the frustration and pain lol . Would you use these as…

My 18 year old son is approved full-time home educated/non advance education and has been since age 14 and accepted by UC and child benefit) He was keen to find a part time job to help him save for driving lessons and a car. Today he has been offered a part time position and the employer is happy to work his hours around…

hi guys! long story short I have a neurological illness in which I had brain surgery to try and stem the issue but it failed and made my life a misery. I’ve been claiming enhanced daily living for some time now but post surgery done a change of circumstances as my mobility is now severely affected. I’ve not yet had a…

Hi doctor changed my medication but my condition is the same ..do i need to report it?

Hello My name is Phil and today i completed my 5th PIP review. I'm currently in a suicide prevention program and this process has again left me feeling drained and exhausted. What has made matters worse is the rude attitude and condescending manner of the Maximus assessor who refused to allow me to record the ordeal. I…

Hi all, Male, 6.9 years old, receiving full state pension and full PIP. I have read DWP rules about going abroad, but cannot find how many times in a year, without it affecting my PIP and pension. Can I go for more than once a year?