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Tried to post, mentioned grape (not detail, no trigger-context) but don't you think it's weird. I can't even say, very politely. We have no voice.

Emilee, what's happened? I didn't think you would leave without a word. I am sorry for whatever the cause and hope you'll come back one day. I will miss you. Thanks for all your kindness, support, wit and passion 🤗

So, apparently it's Men's Health Week (15th June - 21st June) so I thought I'd look at simple, no nonsense things we can do to improve our health over the week. Don't worry. We're not doing some ludicrous and unrealistic 'let's run a marathon' by the end of the week thing. This morning my left arm is giving me some serious…

I used to feel talking helped, would help me feel better in fact it used to be quite healing off-loading would help partake the pain away, a great distraction but then maybe it's because the depression is getting worse literally find that it's not working anymore No matter who I talked to... Only just watching TV all day…

Hi, I need a little help with understanding what's happening with my monthly UC statement this month. I currently get both Standard allowance + LCWRA plus transitional protection, which has naturally eroded over time. Because I claim a separate Carer's allowance £334/month which carried on after my ESA stopped, UC has…

I'm in the process of a PIP Review now after previously having a 3 year PIP Award. Previous to that I was on DLA but with a break in between where I applied for PIP from scratch.My original PIP application was straightforward -- had assessment, assessment report was reasonably accurate, got awarded PIP. With the Review…

Hi, I'm preparing for a PIP tribunal, and I'm confused about Activity 11. I rarely go out alone. Most of my journeys are with my mum or another trusted person. I might do a short local journey alone around 2-3 times a month, but usually only because I feel I have to. The DWP seemed to focus on the fact that I can…

Just phoned PIP help line and they told me they haven't received it even though I posted it back straight away! I didnt take pictures or copies,however I need put some important documents in with the form. Help

I would take a knife, a reusable water filter and a hammock What would you choose?

Hello everyone.

Can someone proof read my pip answers

Hello all . My son who is 20 was awarded low level mobility and daily living due to his autism. He has now past his driving test and buying a car , he will be accompanied In his car by either his mum/ Dad or friend My question is do i report a change of circumstances Thank you for time.

I’ve just received a new benefit and I’m interested to know how it works 😊

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I wonder if I could get some advice on something. My wife and I have amicably ended our relationship and she has moved out. She has her own tenancy with the council now. All our financials are in the process of being separated. My universal credit claim has been changed from a joint claim to a single claim. However she is…

Hey all, just been watching Eastenders and their wheelchair using character Penny (Kitty Castledine) discovers she is pregnant and it got me thinking about how rare that is on TV! After finding a test at a family dinner, her on screen dad went through every other family member thinking the test would be theirs, just…

My name is Kayley Baker (She/Her) and I am a Disabled and Queer PhD student at the University of East Anglia. My PhD project is exploring the Mental Health Help-Seeking Experiences of Disabled-LGBTQ+ Adults (18+), as such I am looking to recruit a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) board who will act as lay advisors for…

Hi everyone my name is Laura and I have cerebral palsy. I have a 2 year old son and am facing the daily challenges being a disabled parent brings. Wondering if anyone else is in the same boat? X

Visiting the Wellcome Collection in London on behalf of Scope was a real privilege. I was there to support Dr Vicky Long with the important task of categorising years’ worth of Scope documents for a potential exhibition called Rights of the Disabled Child. It was one of those moments where history, activism, disability…

A place to talk about all things Eastenders…past, present and future 🥁🍻😊 For Coronation Street fans - Coronation Street Corner For Emmerdale Fans - Emmerdale Discussion

This week is Carers Week 2026 which is an annual national campaign dedicated to recognizing, celebrating and supporting the millions of unpaid carers across the UK. This year’s campaign theme is "Building Carer Friendly Communities". This means ensuring that everyday spaces such including GP surgeries, workplaces and…

I'm a crazy mum of 5 and am disabled due to having very active Fibromyalgia and an liver condition called Acute Intermittent Porphyria , A slow colonic bowel, Perephial neuropathy, Degenerative spine amongst others. I'm having a hard time mentally understanding what I have! and struggling with pain on a daily basis hoping…

Hi everyone can you help me. I am trying to find perminent Admin roles for work.

I've been on Clozapine for a number of years now and really want to learn how to drive. I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there who drives while being on this drug and how they find it.

My son finished college (non-advanced education). I reported this change of circumstances via my UC account. I then received a journal request asking me to remove my son from my claim and add him as a non-dependent adult. I have already removed him from my claim using the online change of circumstances option. However,…

Hi Universal credit want to review my claim. They asked me for four months of bank statements and I sent them straight away from both of my accounts. Then they messaged saying that they want me to have a half an hour phone appointment and to provide evidence. I am worried as I was gambling alot on online slots. I have…

Is there any benefits I can claim whilst starting out in my self-employed business?

Hello! I have lived with my mother for over 20 years, and I am on disability benefits PIP for physical and mental health, My mother has been with the housing association for over 20 years , but I am not on the tenancy. I am only on the polling list, so the council know I live there. My mother is a pensioner, and she will…

I am moveing to a 1 bed bungalow and leaving my 3 bed semi ..it is a week the council give to move its rediculous ..i cannotbreathe..am on my own..skint..can i get any help..i have been a tennent for 43years

Hi,my ASD teen and noise sensitivity