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Hello, I have a question related to my daughter;s PIP/UC., she has a learning disability and is autistic and is verbal but repetitive and talks only about topics such as dogs, cats and movies. Currently she is receiving her benefits in a joint account which is my name and my son's name. Reason being, we are a very small…

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My uncle is **** years old. He is suffering from Spinal Stenosis. In September 2025, he had a fall and suffered from fracture of the Mandible also. He just had a fall today again. There is bruises on left side of face and scratches on left leg. He also had pain in his chest. He took 2 paracetamol and he says the pain is…

Do you use a wheelchair and have periods? Researchers at the University of Nottingham are looking to speak to adults about their experiences of exercising while on their period. Aged 18+ Use a wheelchair for at least half of your walking day Have had a period in the last 12 months Do at least one exercise session each…

Looking for advice please I currently receive LCWRA, was awarded in 2023 and was due a review in 2025 but still haven't heard anything so still claiming it. Also claim PIP. However there is a local job for 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year that I am considering applying for as its mainly solitary work (cleaner). Let's…

So, this process has been unbelievably vague and ive had no clarity from UC themselves sooo im seeking help from anyone whos been through something similar, Sep of last year my partner was added to my claim (student). She was later told there was reasonable expectation to apply for student finance and she was going to be…

Hello, help plz - I’m on LCWRA & son been awarded DLA, can I claim both? Misleading info on sites / forums states I can’t recieve both entitlements.. also does anyone have any info on if carers element is means tested / classed as income as I’ve recently quit my job to care for my son full time apart from his nursery days…

Scope Leeds Community Hub invites you to join us for an event to mark Disability Pride Month and celebrate our talented, resilient and diverse community 💜 Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disabled identity — and to shine a light on the barriers that still exist. This uplifting event brings people together to…

I follow quite a few help groups and have noticed so many people asking for advice lately because they’ve received letters from the DWP saying their PIP award will end on a set date and if they still need support, they have to make a brand new claim, not just send back a review/renewal form. A lot of people are confused…

Hi everyone! Since the last assessement on PIP, my husband health have worsened and he has new diagnoses added. He would like to report change of circumstances to DWP about his health and how this affects his day to day life. Can anyone know how we can do that and what evidence we would need. Anyone with advise how we can…

Hi, I submitted my PIP review form almost 6 months ago and still haven't heard back from them apart from they have received my form confirmation and then a text 3 months later saying they still have my form and nothing since. Is there a known current backlog as my current PIP claim expires in early February? Thanks

hi I have recently found out that uc didn’t know I was getting high rate care for my son and I didn’t know I had to inform them untill I joined a group so I contacted them to sort it and for back pay. That was accepted 5yrs back pay great news. The case worker called me told me how much said the money would be in the bank…

Hey im wondering what people think of their services in their area around BPD CPTSD AD Manic Depressive disorder Dissociation Disorder

Good for him, surely this is to be applauded, what's the issue? Well this gentlemen has been vocal in the past, with regards to denying help to others. A hypocrite in politics, whatever next! https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/04/tom-kean-jr-sick-leave-mental-health-depression

Subject: Universal Credit Claim Review – What to Expect? Hi everyone, I’m currently receiving Limited Capability for Work (LCW) from Universal Credit. Recently, they asked me to provide four months of bank statements, my passport, and a photo of me holding my passport along with a face photo. I submitted everything as…

I happened upon an interesting picture of the George Hotel and Pilgrims' Inn, Glastonbury, built in the 15th century. it reminded me of the oldest building in Dundee, the city of my birth. St Mary's Tower, it too was built in the 15th century.

I hope everyone is as well as can be with their various ills and the state the world is in … Decided to post here again after taking a break from the internet and in all honesty, life in general. I thought I was in control of my PTSD and various health diagnosises until a big breakdown brought me crashing to a massive…

Hi I earn 2600 a month before tax and get a small amount of UC but it helps . I got an 800 bonus which was taxed too. I know it will wipe out uc this month but what about next

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Mine would have to be The Chase! My favourite chaser would have to be either Mark "The Beast" or Anne "The Governess" Hegerty😊 Unfortunately, I don't think I could outrun any of them though😅 What about you?

I find myself here asking for advice as i’ve struggled to find any helpful information elsewhere around my situation. My 18year old is home educated (has been since age 14) Home Education qualifies the requirements for child benefit and UC child element, I am in receipt for both and also pip due to my health conditions.…

Has anyone obtained a supportive expert opinion in a case involving post-surgical necrosis, delayed treatment, no antibiotics, and later sepsis? What evidence convinced the expert that earlier intervention would have changed the outcome?

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I s just boughta Greenpower fastest 4 wheel mobility scooter and the rear brake locking device ( parking brake) is not locking canu by replacement parts any where ??? for these

Hello- Our son is 26 yrs old and has SMI status. My wife and I are live in carers for our son. My wife gets carers allowance and i work full time- I then work 135 hrs a week looking after our son. We applied for a discount from our local council but only received a 25% discount. Is this correct? i though as our son was SMI…

For the second time this week we are flooded with "coke shard plug" ads. Scope can nothing be done to prevent this?

Sitting behind George Washington's desk in New York city hall, mayor Zohran Mamdani highlights the positive contribution made by immigrants to his city. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/03/zohran-mamdani-america-250-new-york

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.