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hi guys currently in a process of a MR I’m already in receipt of enhanced daily living but after failed brain surgery and resulting in other health conditions I done a change of circumstances in which I got rejected for the mobility component still scoring 0 points I lodged a MR on 28th July and today received a phone call…

I had a txt from PIP telling me to ring up, to confirm my identity but I given them my national insurance number, DOB, Name, Address etc but said they could not identify me, really so stupid but I tried ringing and the stupid audio asks for my DOB and phone number and then it cuts off and I tried multiple times so not sure…

Hi everyone,I am a postgraduate student living in London, and I am looking for some local advice or institutional guidance regarding mobility support.Due to physical access challenges, I am trying to purchase a compact, portable mobility scooter to help me attend my evening lectures and manage my daily commutes…

I need some advice I have a metal plate that’s has come through the inside of my mouth but this happens 7 and a half months ago and still no sign of when it’s getting removed I have not had any contact with my specialist apart from me contacting his secretary and to be told she will get him to give me a call and had no…

Having cerebral palsy means I have always had to be aware of my body — my energy, movement, fatigue, pain and the things I need to make everyday life work well. Some days are more physically and emotionally challenging than others. One of the brightest and most comforting parts of my life is my dog, Willow. She is a…

My two children have been taken into care for probably 4-6 months, what happens to the benefits I get for them? Will I still receive them? Theres child benefit, child element of UC, one of them gets DLA and the disabled child bit too.

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Ellis Palmer BBC Sport "I was a big football fan growing up. My dad got involved with powerchair football through me," England goalkeeper Chris Gordon says of his father Colin. "But he's now coaching Argentina, so we'll be facing each other in the World Cup." For Gordon Jr, who is playing at his fourth Powerchair Football…

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Hello everyone I hope your all staying well and sorry to bother you I’m just looking to get some advice please with regards to New Style ESA and a phone call received yesterday out of the blue and then a letter today. The number that called yesterday was a 0800 number on my partners phone as she’s the claimant and im her…

What fruit am I thinking of? I'm thinking of a fruit, you have 20 questions between you all to guess what it is. Questions can only be yes/no type questions. Good luck! (Thank you for the nomination @WhatThe) The answer was: Dragonfruit - well done to @StarryEyed who guessed correctly first! 😊

I admit I don't know enough about it so my opinion is purely emotion based, but this made me so sad that this is even a debate: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/05/to-cull-or-not-to-cull-greenland-debates-fate-of-worlds-slowest-shark Imagine destroying something nearly 400 years old because it hurts your…

Hello im just giving an update on my sons pip renewal. He received a letter this morning from DWP to say that they have not yet done his pip award yet. So they have extended his award until 16/11/27. But if his award is completed before then, they will get back in touch. Has anyone else had the same?😊

Article by Melissa Parker. From the Metro I’ve always needed help finding accessible bathrooms – and it’s always made me feel like a burden (Picture: Melissa Parker). ‘Please may I use the bathroom?’, I asked. Desperate for the loo while on a family holiday in Spain, I clearly remember the expression on a relative’s face –…

Currently 30yo. I was in a relationship for 6 years when it happened, in deep depression for 4 of those. I was so deep into depersonalization and derealisation that I was basically feeling nothing but I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me, over time I was questioning my whole identity and in a very dark place. It…

Hi All, this is something I have learned today and I need help. I started with a UC claim in Aug 2020, then also started ESA in Nov 2020. I had a WCA April 21 which put me in LCW/WRAG. Because UC was all online I questioned this decision repeatedly. ESA obviously ran out but my claim never closed. Ultimately I went to…

Hello , has anyone been given zero points after ESA assessment and been awarded at Tribunal? after almost a year of fit notes and bad health finally had the phone assessment to be awarded nothing, I’ve sent relevant information and doctors letter but I imagine this is going to be a long drawn out wait . Anyone successful?…

Hi everyone, I am currently claiming Universal Credit (UC) and am planning to start a degree with The Open University (OU).I’m trying to figure out how this affects my UC claim and. Since OU is distance learning, it is often classified as part-time, but I want to make sure I don't run into any issues with my work coach…

I have tried to report a post this evening it says "Name is too long"

sorry if I have gotten my dates mixed National poetry day is upon us again where we nit our words together and we hope to touch our souls from our words that written on the black page that is in front of us but national poetry day allows poets from around the world to express themselves and their words to the world I…

Has anyone applied for Access to work recently, or had a review of an existing award? I got offered a job last week but I’m trying to get an idea of how long people are waiting at the moment

Hi, I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD. I receive benefits such as UC and PIP. I am currently not in paid work, but I do volunteer a morning a week. Does anyone know of a grant or anything that could make my day-to-day life easier in terms equpiment such as digital notebooks, etc.? Many thanks

In the autumn we pick the fruit and vegetables we have been growing and planting for many months now

Thank you so much to everyone that wished me luck at my interview last week, I got a call this morning and … I WAS OFFERED THE JOB! I can't tell you how relieved I am, I've been so stressed out and the knowledge I can hand in my notice and never have to see my current work place again makes me so happy! I genuinely loved…

I was awarded LCW on January 2023. I declared a change in health on November 2024. I declared it again on June 2025. I have now been awarded LCWRA. Shouldn't they backdate the LCWRA to November 2024 rather than June 2025.

Poem called hearing your heartbeat is my favourite melody Hearing your heartbeat is my favourite melody that our hearts together forever bring and our singing hearing your heartbeat is my favourite melody of our own love song that our hearts continue to play together forever

The first time your eyes met mine I knew it was only time before your eyes met mine because you were beautiful and devine you shine with devine beauty

Poem called I’m tired I am tired of seeing you shedding tears of sadness every single day and every single night now let them tired eyes rest and remember that you are the best

Poem called your enchanting smile You’re enchanting smile left me yearning to see your enchanting smile on day really soon I will hope to see your enchanting smile once again

I have been trying to find a job in my hometown that's within walking distance from my home, but most places want drivers, experienced carers and experienced retail assistants and high level qualifications. My highest qualification is my NVQ Retail Level 1. I also have GCSEs grades D-G and a GNQV health and social care…