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My PIP paper hearing was adjourned - they request a video hearing!?
Hello. In February I submitted a PIP appeal. I requested a paper hearing as I wouldn't be comfortable with an oral hearing. To make up for this, I submitted a very extensive paper submission (30 pages), with a supplementary evidence bundle of 45 pages, on top of however many pages I initially submitted. The submission is…
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DWP issues driving bans to people on benefits after law change
I don't read the express but saw this on FB and couldn't help but read because what a sensationalist thing to say! It's true but only for those with persistent DWP debt who aren't repaying it etc, apparently. https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2221168/dwp-issues-driving-bans-people
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Does anybody have any engineering designer contacts ?
I have come up with a viable design for a tracked "electric lawn creeper" and want to take it further …… I need a University contact or similar….. thanks Wibbles
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The police don't protect girls like me.
I don't think I'm going to write too much about this... Expolitation... Your going through expolitation, and the police never once got in touch, I think because it was online the police were not concerned. I remember when they eventually came to my house, meaning home office forced the police to come round, the very first…
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🌞 A warm and sunny welcome to all our new members from yesterday! 🌞
@AAAMahmood @adel22 @ajewole33 @alex123 @annajamila @beverleyisaacs @BobbyBisto @cactusrose1991 @cass21 @CharlieRay @chatterbox7 @dalechell90 @Debava1 @debbiedot @emma100201 @Gazzero @hhooggi @iramihsan @JediQueen @Johnn43 @JudesC @katielulub @Kellywalls @Kevin1708 @Kim1959 @Kully73 @LauP @mackajserarch @Medromel…
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Shameful - Our Political Leaders Failed Us All
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/23/israel-deliberately-targeting-gaza-children-to-commit-genocide-un-inquiry-finds
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Hi, my name is MillieJayne! Blind, autistic and have cerebral palsy
hi I’m Millie-Jayne I’m blind autistic and have cerebral palsy I’ve struggled with cerebral palsy and autism all my life but I became blind 3 years ago due to a rare brain condition called septo optic dysplasia during my second year of university where I was studying graphic design despite this I still graduated with a BA…
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Hot weather please Report Rough Sleepers To Council
Hey Guys, Please tell the council about anyone you think is at risk sleeping rough this week they should put them in a place where they can get cool or give water and check. Thanks The reason i know this is Iv slept in a car in both weather extremes hot and cold and got iced in. Sometimes of a night it could get cold early…
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UC review - capital and probate
Hi everyone ☺️ I'm new here nice to meet you all, 🤝 😊 my names Karen, and I had a routine review with C U it said check and confirm, is this something to worry about, also when I lost my mam, there's a will with my brother on it and myself, I've been through probate, but also I had a message in my journal stating that they…
- Child leaving college will we lose UC as I'm on ESA support group aswell
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Research opportunity: we need your help
We’ve been contacted by a postgraduate researcher seeking to hear from people with cerebral palsy who have studied at university. If this is you, or someone you know (in the UK or US), they would love to hear about your experiences. This will help shape their dissertation. Taking part is voluntary, and you can share as…
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Can you claim carers Allowance and ADP
Just looking for a bit of advice. I claim ADP, both Mobility and daily living, and my wife is my carer and gets carers allowance for me. She has recently been diagnosed as having severe arthritis in both knees, and has been referred to both other orthopedics and physio therapy and will need at some point to have a knee…
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Hi, my name is brysonknight!
Hello
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Hi, my name is Kidus2015! What support can I get?
hello i had been in support of income maximaization but me and my son need support in diffrent ways as i am a carere of him pls give us some info on what diffrent ways u can support us thank you in advance
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Hi, my name is joo!
thanks everyone! Anybody in this boat! So afraid of sepsis. Had a colon/rectal resection and 10 months later came down with 1st bout of this horrible stuff.
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Hi, my name is joo! Struggling with numerous bouts of pneumonia
ive had pneunomia at least 7 times in 21 months. Im so afraid of this. I have nit recovered my strength frim the first time i had it. Cronically exhaused, chills, the whole picture.
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Which decade has the best music?
Share your favourite songs from your decade to argue your case!
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Taking a little break
Hi all. My life has become unmanageable and my presence here and IRL has become too difficult to manage in a healthy way. So I'm taking a break from here and almost everyone IRL. I'm more of a liability than of help to myself or others. I adore you guys and will be back ASAP, when more centred and pleasant, aiming for at…
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Uc review - What questions will they ask?
hi all we Have uc review, just sent 4 months bank statements from accounts as requested, current and savings, have call tomorrow afternoon, wife has one after me ehat Kinda questions do they ask? Just about money, claim in general health etc in April we went to job centre and uploaded evidence for payments of loans credit…
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Best credit card for someone on benefits?
I'm unemployed and am on PIP and ESA. This would be my first credit card so I know a credit-builder one would be best, but what companies are the best? Many thanks!
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Suing for medical negligence
Hi everyone, not exactly sure where is best to post this so if it would be better in another section please let me know. Has anyone ever taken legal action against the NHS for medical negligence? I have a case for it but I'm just not sure if I want to go through with it or not and would love to hear any experiences of…
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Attendance Allowance+ PIP
Hello can anybody help me and my wife are disabled and pensioners I just wondered if you could claim Attendance Allowance and PIP at the same time and which is the Best one to claim if you can only claim one of them Thanks Alan
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Brexit - 10 Years On.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/22/brexit-bellwether-constituencies-revisited-10-years-eu-referendum
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Hi, my name is Groundhunter007!
Hi thinking of applying for PIP. Due to Neuropathy ìn both hands Had ulnar surgery 2 year ago left arm seems it needs doing again. Currently waiting on conductivity tests again. Cheers
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Confirm previous earnings from work
I was expecting my statement this morning but instead I've got an action to confirm my last 12 months earnings from work. It's my first month where I've only been paid SSP, is this why? It also asks me to enter the total amounts of me and my partner but I'm on a single claim. Is this an error? And do I put amount before or…
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Struggling and feeling fed up
I feel so fed up and worn down from everything. Tonight I reached out to Samaritans via online chat (I struggle with phone calls) but that actually made me feel worse they didn’t really acknowledge the thoughts and urges I was having quite badly and the stuff they said, felt like we’re both in a wrong wavelength. So I just…
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Hardships Faced by Disabled Songwriters and Building a Safe Disability Artist Community
My name is Gavin Clifton, and I am The Disabled Writer. I was born with cerebral palsy, and I have a speech impediment. Still, I never let this stop me. I am a bestselling children's book author, songwriter and disability advocate. I am writing my own autobiography about living with cerebral palsy to educate others on the…
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Hi, my name is JudesC!
I have mental health and autism as well as physical disabilities. I hope everyone is having a nice day and not sweltering in this heat.
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Are there any games that are now movies which I can watch?
Are there any games that are movies which I can watch? Any good ones?
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Access to work
hi. I am looking for work. My question is if I use access to work to help with transport costs would they expect me to use my pip money to cover these costs? Thabks
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