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I everyone, I'm New and feel relieved to have contact with other people. I've been going through the motions with my application for LCWRA. It's very stressful. Briefly, I suffer from a disease affecting my brain. It's been a long journey and not finalised. Upon enquiry I received an email to say that my case had been…

People don't like home truths or sarcasm… the latter esp as people don't like putdowns that's worthy of the golden girls. its way betetr treating them out there like this, instead of shouting, swearing, you knowz whatever happens these people will get the "benefit of doubt"… but you rise above it!

hi I put in a reconsideration for my daughter back in I rang them today and they said they made was sent the 13th which was a had any yet with the decision or any payments going to does anyone know whether payments would normally go into bank before you get the letter? If it’s a yes? And if that’s true what day would I be…

Our daily habits, both good and bad, have a big impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. So far this Men's Health Week, we've looked at: Easy but nutritious foods for difficult days Prioritising (or not prioritising!) our health, and Small, manageable ways to improve wellbeing Today I want to talk about bad habits (we…

good afternoon I received my latest health change decision and was awarded enhanced DL and Mobility. I first declared the change on march 25th 2026 I was already getting standard for both now from 25th march I get enhanced rate for both. how do I work out how much I’m owed? Is it 778.40- 428 which I was already getting…

The Reform Party have openly declared a war on benefits, particularly for those on benefits for health. Article here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2197803/nigel-farage-there-will-be-riots-war-benefits-britain/amp He’s also said he doesn’t want people working from home anymore.

Hello everyone, I'm not sure if anyone cam help, but I am looking to set a challenge for university students around designing accessible packaging. I would love to hear any thoughts, gripes or particular challenges that people face when trying to open or close packaging. All idea welcome 😌

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Hi guys, advice required re PWB for new powerchair. (I'm guessing I am about to touch a nerve with many people) I've spent 3 years being assessed and trying to find the right seating system & powerchair. I know I've been treated abysmally at a time when a diagnosis of cancer has been at the forefront of my…

From BBC News A teenager with cerebral palsy says she is "nervous and scared" but "excited" to be taking on a charity cycling challenge from Land's End to John O'Groats. Chloe Marriage, 17, from Newbury, sets off on her journey on 26 July and is expected to complete the 1,000-plus mile ride on 12 August. Her dad Tom said…

I'm Ali ( Alistair) retired for 18months and have my lovely wife Heather at home who is my carer. I had a accident 4 years ago and damaged my brain. I was in hospital for 5 months and was unaware who I was or any of my family. I was heading into a nursing home as my wife was told I was a risk living at home. Something…

Why do PURPL offer 10% discount off home delivered Morrisons - and not IN PERSON shopping ? Whilst many disabled people (myself included) are unable to get to Morrisons on their own - many people (myself included) have partners who are and would still welcome the discount - perhaps via an ID card ?

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After months and months of testing I realised I wasn't sleeping... I knew in the past I had a thyroid/Graves disease etc Used to spending my weekends in the Resus department in A&E (meaning your heart is not doing well etc I decided to askI decided to ask my doctor for a blood test, after my other doctor said it was all…

@ClaireM @ea4683 @fittingin @imenah9 @Joannelyndan @Leonsviews @MarkJ_ @martinezXgonzales @Pacer1968 @SharonM @Siansian29 @SparkleRainbow Really pleased you've all joined us! If you're looking to explore, the Coffee Lounge and Games Den are both great places to begin. We hope you enjoy being part of the community and…

I earned about £900 from 2024/25 and a few weeks in 26 working part time jobs and forgot to declare it to the UC but I have now declared an honest mistake am I getting into trouble

I genuinely can't remember the last time I left my flat and I was talking to a friend online about it who was amazed because if they don't go out daily they get 'stir crazy'. When did you last go out?? Do you go out most days? Do people really invent reasons just to leave the house?

I'm here venting again. We have had a bonfire piling up in our garden since last year due to building works going on - every time a kitchen cabinet or suchlike is delivered the packaging ends up on the pile. The bottom of the bonfire is an old tree which had to be dug up for our disabled bathroom extension. I've put off…

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Let's be honest: we're all experts at ignoring that weird ache or the tiredness that never quite goes away. I know I usually tell myself, "it's probably nothing…" But what's one "it's probably nothing" thing you've been ignoring lately? Perhaps it'll give you the push you need to finally get checked!

I love cheese - I live for cheese I would do anything for the stuff Anybody want to discuss cheese ?

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd start a light discussion. What's one small thing that made your day a little better recently? It could be a good cup of coffee, a nice conversation, finishing a task you've been putting off, finding a great song, or anything else. Sometimes it's the little things that have the biggest impact.…

Hi I really need help im currently under the mental health team as I've had a breakdown. Been off work for a very long time and I want to try to claim but haven't got the head space for forms can u help plz

Here they are using our airspace, dumping fuel into our atmosphere …..and being extremely noisy. These were to be seen for almost 2 hours from 6 pm - circling my home - carrying up to 75,000 lbs bombs !

Hi there, After 15 years, a quarter of my life, I have been misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and taken off the medication for dementia I was put on from the beginning... To say I was shocked is the understatement of them all, I am extremely angry and bitterly disappointed by the failure of the NHS Mental Health…

Hi, I am after a bit of advice. We have not been claiming universal credit very long. 6 months. But we have had a review request. My husband is self employed, I have a child under 2 so no work commitments. We actually had made a decision to close our claim. I also don't want to submit my bank statements. I feel like it is…

Does anyone still use a watch and what kind of watch do you use? I'm trying to use my phone less to cut back on wasted doom-scrolling time, but I like being able to easily see the time (and date!) which a phone is convenient for. This may sound stupid but are watches still a thing? I've never owned unless we cound a ninja…

How do I carry medical scissors or similar items on long plane trips? While they're prohibited by law, they're essential, for example, for treating non-healing ulcers. Is there a solution? Liquid medications, for example, are permitted, as are injection needles.

I've been on strong prescription pain meds for over 20 years following a car accident that caused me to suffer with back pain and sciatica. As I've got older, I now have hip pain that isn't treatable with surgery etc. I'm not in pain all the time and when I am, its rarely really bad. I still take them but its more for…

I have been poorly and in and out of hospital last couple months since returning home I have realised that I haven’t been paid my pension credit since last payment in March I have had no letters and my finances haven’t changed at all apart from government increase to my pension and pip I am fully disabled and have been…