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IAM needing to talk to someone about my UC claim. Also about my HM Government card

Hi, I'm glad to find somewhere that may get me. I was newly diagnosed at 48 last year. I have found RSD and gone Wow! That's me from a young age.

Hi So this morning I got email saying I had to do things in To do list, basically updating details and one of the things was the amount in my bank account that UC is paid in to. Is it still £236 from when I applied for UC. Well of course it isn't as I have my UC payed into it monthly and as I've been very depressed and…

good evening all I hope everyone is well this evening? I needed some advice . I had a change of circumstances and reported it to Pip. My multiple new diagnoses have been added to my pip claim . Although itve not had my decision back yet, but I did request my report which arrived today. Well, it’s not accurate at all. The…

hi i need a new certificate of entitlement to pip do i have to phone them or can i do it online

Hi all. So I’ve been off work since march due to physical health and my mental health. I am due to return middle of the month next month and I am so so terrified and I don’t know where to turn to, who to talk to about it. I work for a charity and there really isn’t a mental health worker or anyone per se I can talk to.…

I had a stroke Feb 2024 which left me with drop foot and full left side weakness

Hi guys me and max here how's your day William uk xx

HHi Guys had cancer in 2024. Clear now . Missed you all.

Twice this week an overweight person has overflowed into my space impacting my paid for seating meaning im squished up against a window or sitting on half a seat I always book specific seats in trains and at concerts because I need to sit and cant risk not having a seat but almost every time now Im squished up and lose…

Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality – but there’s still much to figure out Article by Stephen Khan, Editor-in-Chief of The Conversation UK Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about 50 million people worldwide. Cerebral palsy can impact a person’s…

Sorry this is likely the wrong area to post this in but I've just freaked myself out majorly and need some reassurance! I have EDS and I'm having surgery in a few weeks time, I've been trying to stay off Dr Google because I have a tendancy to spiral but my pre-op is tomorrow and it's scaring me, so I searched to try and…

4 bed house 3 adults 2 children (14/17 years old) one adult moves out will I be hit with bedroom tax

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I have been looking into ways for me to deal with my lawn (weeding etc) and general moving around, comfortably on wet lawns and rough ground, and have come up with: Because a wheelchair wheels sink in to wet grass - "Tracks" are needed At present NOTHING is available except a $8,000 conversion kit from…

Where it began. In the summer of 2024 celebrated 25 years of pride in Wales. The first Cardiff Mardi Gras was held in 1999, after South Wales Police noted a surge in hate crimes towards the LGBTQ+ community. Working with Safer Cardiff, the first ever Cardiff Mardi Gras was held and attended by 5-6000 people. With the…

Hi I have chronic pelvic and lower back pain, Anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and Adenomyosis, then I got Agoraphobia and PTSD following a bad assault by a stranger. I was awarded the higher rate of pip because of limitations in 2023. At my recent review they dropped my higher rate of pip back to standard on the basis my…

hi where can i find my Certificate of Entitlement (e.g., for PIP, DLA, or Armed Forces Independence Payment).

Hi there, I am currently in a situation where I am putting myself forward to care for my grandchildren. I had my first assessment yesterday and I feel that they are going to use my disability against me. I suffer with M.E. and have some mobility issues, nothing that has stopped me caring for my grandson in the past. I was…

I'm 43 Yr old disabled vulnerable women with osteoarthritis bone crumbling disease with diagnosis bipolar,ptsd, bad anxiety, bad asthma seeing specalalist respiratory doctor at hospital, kidnap survivor, I'm been tortured, bulliebullied, abused, by my neighbours 5 big men in late 3030s -4-40s an 33very large women in there…

My brother lives in Vietnam and they're having a heatwave out there too at the moment, 38 degrees but the feel like temperature is 48!!! Luckily he is a big fan of hot weather😎 Personally, I find anything over 25 degrees and no wind a bit much😅 What about you?

The enchanting peace as the river flows allowing us to be free our minds and our souls from times of darkness to times of light and hope and encouragement that the spirit of the river flows through our hearts and souls as we go wonderful strolls. The river are filled with our glorious creatures that live in our glowing…

Hi everyone, Just thought I would join the forum to see what everyone’s experience has been like on applying for a Blue Badge. I have heard that it can be a difficult process to be accepted. I have just been awarded the higher level of AA. I know this doesn’t automatically count to getting a Blue Badge but would it count…

Good afternoon everyone I am looking for some suggestions as I am getting EESA, top LCWRA I have just put in for IIDB and I have read UC will take away £1.00 for £1.00 I was out working full time while my husband was at home claiming his well earned pension from government and his private pension. Now his private pension…

Dr Lucy Reynolds was born with cerebral palsy and says the biggest barriers she’s encountered are attitudinal. Writing for Business Cloud, she says while the key drivers of successful entrepreneurship are often cited as creativity, innovation, persistence and courage, lived experience is something that remains…

The closing date for this is 26th June 2026.

Hello. I have a big problem. I have been processing an application for inclusion in the support group for 3 years and on 7.4.2026 I was officially included in the support group. The problem is that to this day I have not received a refund for those 3 years or any 14-day payment to my account. I contacted the DWP department…

My Son turned 19 in August & has been removed off our UC Claim, resulting in a loss of £775 a Month. His a Full Time Student with a EHCP & claiming PIP. We spoken to UC about him Claiming UC for himself, but was told his NOT Eligible as his got PIP so can use that. when we mention about the being over £700 short each Month…

Hi I'm after some advice we are a joint claimer my partner has a rare cancer that can attack multi place and organs there is no cure and symptoms vary day to day we have been beaten too many time by pip awarded it then unawared it and he's not got the energy to go through it again. I'm his only carer we are joint on UC on…