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I had L5/S1 surgery in 2001 and I had epidurals and spine blocks either side of surgery. Pain has increased and I was told I had failed back surgery syndrome and then they changed it to the updated PSPS-TYPE2 but scans showed nerve clumping and tethering and a separate test concluded my S1 nerve route was dead. They…

Hello there ... Please can someone help me ...ive been. Give a new work coach from universal credit... I'm on limit capacity as I suffer from OCD... Social anxiety and panic disorder... I've been receiving phone appointments for the last 2years ... But my new coach has told me I have to attend a face to face ... Ive…

Hi everyone, am new to this but I am really worry my anxiety is through the roof. Got a text Monday saying that a decision had been made wait 4 weeks . So I called them they wouldt tell me if my Review was successful or not!! But I will have a payment this month. Is this my last payment? Has know the do it 4 weeks…

BBC2 - 23:30 tonight. A very moving documentary, I imagine it will be available on the iPlayer.

Hey everyone is anyone else married and their other half is their carer how do you separate the 2 from husband/carer. I do get pip but we live off that so I can't afford carers Please I'm open to advice

Hi, I would just like to post a discussion on here to address the issue that I have with one of the annoying TV morning shows on TV Jeremy Vine on channel 5. I was watching it yesterday on YouTube and they were talking about benefit cheats now I don't know about you but it really hacks me off when people like that panelist…

Had my 1st ever pips phone assesment last week thought it went quite well all off a sudden i get a text a week later saying capitat wants a 2nd assessment is this normal practice ..should i be worried

ive just discovered i have no pension as no NI credits have been applied even though i was entitled

Hello all, I'm hoping to make new friends, possibly even in my area, as Ive found myself in a rather solitary position and I don't really know how to get out of it. A little about me.... I'm 37, I don't work due to my health, although I would love to find the right job that would work for me. I have 2 kids, 13 and 15. I am…

Hi i am receiving motability i couldn't drive due to my epilepsy so my wife drives the car but now I can get my license back could I drive my own car aswell as having use of the motability car too?

Hi everyone, I do not work due to health issues and live alone. I was getting bills of £46 a month for Thames water and I thought it was too much. I couldn’t have a meter fitted so I was on a single person tariff. I decided to call them up to see what they could do and they went through my bills and incoming money and it…

my mum gets pension credit and PIP and owns her own house. If I move in with her will it affect what she gets. I am in full time employment too.

Hi, Does anyone know what the rules are now regarding discretionary trusts? My mother set one up for me and my brother in 2015 - at the time it was said that this would not affect means tested benefits. I am co-trustee and also beneficiary but do not receive an income from it. As far as I'm aware the house is in it as well…

Am glad to join you guys cheers

Hi, I'm new here, and am currently waiting for my pip decision (new claim). I had the text from Dwp on Tuesday, saying that a, decision has not yet been made. I know some people have said they got the "you have been awarded pip" text a few days later, but I've also read that you can check your proof of benefits on the…

I have a huge dislike of mushy peas. I’ve never actually tasted them but it’s the look & smell of them 🤢. Even if I see them on TV I feel nauseas. I’ve always said they should be made illegal 😂

hi everyone 👋 i'm julie, got RA which has been a bit of a nightmare lately if i'm honest 😅 just looking for people who get it really. glad i found this place 💛 xx

im fun and sporty esesp football

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Hello everyone, I'm based in Germany and looking to learn more about accessibility in digital marketing. Happy to be part of this community.

I’m trying to manage several different processes to get long term support, but am failing miserably. One of them is adult social care which I did mainly for needing a PA but have no idea how long this process will take or if I’ll even manage it alone. I really need a PA now to help with this and other processes. I’ve seen…

You can't see what I did behind the screen, but I just gave an amazing introduction to this day using (BSL) british sign language. You'll just have to take my word for it that it was brilliant. 😁 International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated each year on September 23rd. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance…

I cant remember what address I sent it to but it may have been the one below For general enquiries and correspondence: Direct Communications Unit Home Office 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF United Kingdom I needed details of my periods of absence from the UK over the last 3 years for a PIP tribunal court case I have to…

Hi my pip award review came on Saturday 30th May it's got to be in for the 19th of June I think the bank holiday has caused further delays. would it be reasonable to ask for more time to fill in the form? I am also waiting to have blood test done etc. in the next few weeks with my GP due to abdominal problems etc.? Thanks

Hello all - Firstly forgive me if I haven't put this in the right section, it only seemed the one appropriate considering my Autism. I think I have posted about this before on here, but I am having trouble getting the right advice from other forums or even an answer at all! I am currently undergoing time with Probation,…

Welcome to the community everyone 😁 @jamesallan1972 @bevi @Janiewanie @Silverlady935 @jacoblee @Hate_waiting123 @Noodles61 @Reds @ChrisPonf @Archivist @julie66Mac @josephakhoni @Stokie26 @mebra @Cbeech82 @claireb40x @Angstridden @Hughy @danniN @south37

I want to no please can we get free meds on p i p please 

The other day I realised that 'walkie talkie' is a hilarious name but is a great description for what they are. Other names, not so much. Guinea pig - not a pig, not from Guinea. Some are downright lazy. Fireplace - a place where the fire goes. Can you think of any other things that are named strangely?

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate Disability Pride with Scope! This is a fantastic opportunity to come together, connect and celebrate our community. Here are all the details you need: 📅 Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: The Bolton Hub, Bold St, Bolton, BL1 1LS This is an…