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do you think we should be using it more at events and official meetings and stuff or be teaching it in school like america does?

Can anyone think of other past adverts that wouldn't be allowed today? 7up for babies Yorkie This road traffic advert…

Hi all I know nobody will be able to give me a definite answer but just wanted to ask if anyone has had a similar experience. After 11 months of waiting i have received the standard your review is complete text message however i was not invited for an assessment ( this is my first review). I received my regular payment the…

Its my belief that attitudes started regressing in mental health began in 2020. Mental health became an in word for celebs, politicians etc to escape & aviod certain issues, it became fodder & newspaper materials to sell… now mental health is being attacked from every party & news dirt rags under the sun as we're deemed…

High there, I have had PIP since 2016/7 and I had to fight hard to get what I was entitled to so I have lots of paperwork from that time. I'm 75 now and due a 10 year review sometime soon. Although I can still write OK I am much worse in other ways. I'm currently sorting out lots of paperwork as we're planning to try and…

I've been laid up since my surgery and have noticed I've become quite jumpy of noises in my house. I never used to be but now I'm listening out for every little creak. I wonder if it's because I know I couldn't react very fast if something were to happen? Weirdly though, I used to dislike spiders a lot and would ask…

I seem to spend every evening staring into the kitchen cupboard, hoping that something tasty and quick to prepare will appear and leave zero washing up. As you can imagine, I'm almost always disappointed. So, what's an easy and nutritious meal (or snack!) you can always reach for when you're either too tired or can't be…

I everyone, I'm New and feel relieved to have contact with other people. I've been going through the motions with my application for LCWRA. It's very stressful. Briefly, I suffer from a disease affecting my brain. It's been a long journey and not finalised. Upon enquiry I received an email to say that my case had been…

People don't like home truths or sarcasm… the latter esp as people don't like putdowns that's worthy of the golden girls. its way betetr treating them out there like this, instead of shouting, swearing, you knowz whatever happens these people will get the "benefit of doubt"… but you rise above it!

hi I put in a reconsideration for my daughter back in I rang them today and they said they made was sent the 13th which was a had any yet with the decision or any payments going to does anyone know whether payments would normally go into bank before you get the letter? If it’s a yes? And if that’s true what day would I be…

Our daily habits, both good and bad, have a big impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. So far this Men's Health Week, we've looked at: Easy but nutritious foods for difficult days Prioritising (or not prioritising!) our health, and Small, manageable ways to improve wellbeing Today I want to talk about bad habits (we…

good afternoon I received my latest health change decision and was awarded enhanced DL and Mobility. I first declared the change on march 25th 2026 I was already getting standard for both now from 25th march I get enhanced rate for both. how do I work out how much I’m owed? Is it 778.40- 428 which I was already getting…

The Reform Party have openly declared a war on benefits, particularly for those on benefits for health. Article here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2197803/nigel-farage-there-will-be-riots-war-benefits-britain/amp He’s also said he doesn’t want people working from home anymore.

Hello everyone, I'm not sure if anyone cam help, but I am looking to set a challenge for university students around designing accessible packaging. I would love to hear any thoughts, gripes or particular challenges that people face when trying to open or close packaging. All idea welcome 😌

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Hi guys, advice required re PWB for new powerchair. (I'm guessing I am about to touch a nerve with many people) I've spent 3 years being assessed and trying to find the right seating system & powerchair. I know I've been treated abysmally at a time when a diagnosis of cancer has been at the forefront of my…

From BBC News A teenager with cerebral palsy says she is "nervous and scared" but "excited" to be taking on a charity cycling challenge from Land's End to John O'Groats. Chloe Marriage, 17, from Newbury, sets off on her journey on 26 July and is expected to complete the 1,000-plus mile ride on 12 August. Her dad Tom said…

I'm Ali ( Alistair) retired for 18months and have my lovely wife Heather at home who is my carer. I had a accident 4 years ago and damaged my brain. I was in hospital for 5 months and was unaware who I was or any of my family. I was heading into a nursing home as my wife was told I was a risk living at home. Something…

Why do PURPL offer 10% discount off home delivered Morrisons - and not IN PERSON shopping ? Whilst many disabled people (myself included) are unable to get to Morrisons on their own - many people (myself included) have partners who are and would still welcome the discount - perhaps via an ID card ?

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After months and months of testing I realised I wasn't sleeping... I knew in the past I had a thyroid/Graves disease etc Used to spending my weekends in the Resus department in A&E (meaning your heart is not doing well etc I decided to askI decided to ask my doctor for a blood test, after my other doctor said it was all…

@ClaireM @ea4683 @fittingin @imenah9 @Joannelyndan @Leonsviews @MarkJ_ @martinezXgonzales @Pacer1968 @SharonM @Siansian29 @SparkleRainbow Really pleased you've all joined us! If you're looking to explore, the Coffee Lounge and Games Den are both great places to begin. We hope you enjoy being part of the community and…

I earned about £900 from 2024/25 and a few weeks in 26 working part time jobs and forgot to declare it to the UC but I have now declared an honest mistake am I getting into trouble

There's so much misery in the world just now I thought sharing some nice animal stories would be good. Look how cute and little these baby capybaras just born are!

I genuinely can't remember the last time I left my flat and I was talking to a friend online about it who was amazed because if they don't go out daily they get 'stir crazy'. When did you last go out?? Do you go out most days? Do people really invent reasons just to leave the house?

I'm here venting again. We have had a bonfire piling up in our garden since last year due to building works going on - every time a kitchen cabinet or suchlike is delivered the packaging ends up on the pile. The bottom of the bonfire is an old tree which had to be dug up for our disabled bathroom extension. I've put off…

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Let's be honest: we're all experts at ignoring that weird ache or the tiredness that never quite goes away. I know I usually tell myself, "it's probably nothing…" But what's one "it's probably nothing" thing you've been ignoring lately? Perhaps it'll give you the push you need to finally get checked!

I love cheese - I live for cheese I would do anything for the stuff Anybody want to discuss cheese ?

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd start a light discussion. What's one small thing that made your day a little better recently? It could be a good cup of coffee, a nice conversation, finishing a task you've been putting off, finding a great song, or anything else. Sometimes it's the little things that have the biggest impact.…