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Hi I'm disabled and suffer incontinence is there any help my washing machine is broken

My housing association has informally discussed turning our long established sectioned off gardens at our flats (fences put in by the housing association) into communal garden... Im so scared and upset as my son uses the safe space to regulate he is autistic and dyspraxic and uses the space so often to calm and feel better…

Hey everyone, I am trying to get the 30 hours funded childcare code through our childcare account but I am running into an issue. We are entitled to the 30 hours funded childcare, but not tax free childcare. I am on LCWRA and my partner works full time. When I go to apply through our childcare account, it begins with the…

Hello, just wondering if anyone knows how this works with social housing and the UC housing element? My rent has recently gone up and for the first time it’s actually higher than the LHA rate for my area. My rent is now £2158 a month. I know LHA usually doesn’t apply to social housing in the same way it does for private…

Hi I have serve heating and the NHS aids don't help at all I would like to buy a private one which is a lot stronger than the NHS one but it would have to go through the finance which they refused me do anyone know how could I get the aid and be allowed finance

Does anyone else still listen to the radio? I listen to the radio a lot but I think I've outgrown Radio 1 as I hear myself grumbling more often than not that it's not music any more (age catching up with me!) What radio stations do you listen to?

Came across this on social media. Looks like a good petition Reform NHS wheelchair quality framework to make waiting times legally binding I want the Government to reform the NHS wheelchair quality framework to make it legally binding for ICBs to provide services within the 18 week deadline, including assessments, repairs…

I'm having surgery in a few weeks time and will have 6-8 weeks off work afterwards. I'll only be receiving SSP during this time, will I likely be benefit capped?

Why is there no comments reply button to reply to people's questions ? How does anyone comment on them?

Hi I got my PIP letter back and I have not been awarded PIP they own gave me two points. Has anyone else had similar experience and results and what next steps did you take. The mandatory is long and draining how do I prepare myself for this difficult and long process.

Round 1: Which artist has had the most UK number 1 albums? Which English monarch founded the Church of England How old is Cliff Richard? What colour is sable? How many stars are there on the Australian flag? What is the capital of Malta? Which county plays their cricket at Edgebaston? Who is Sarah Mullally? Who was the…

I was diagnosed yesterday with an overactive bladder which is not emptying fully. I have been advised to catheterise 4 times daily. Last night I tried for the first time and was unsuccessful. I inserted catheter but no urine came out. Today I self-catherised and was successful a full bag of urine. This afternoon I tried…

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Hi all, I posted a few weeks back as my PIP review paperwork had arrived with DWP mail handlers but not been scanned onto the system. It was eventually received on Monday 2 weeks ago. I got the 'your PIP review is complete' text yesterday! I waited till today to allow for update time then rang the enquiry line as it tells…

I have a number of disabilities but have never claimed anything. How would I find out if I'm potentially able to claim PIP? I work 32 hours a week from home, does that stop me from claiming any support?

I feel like I'm losing my grip on my life. Well, on the emotions and their impact on my life. I've had 2 weeks of MBT. Its harder than I was expecting given I'm only 2 weeks in. Its highlighted how deep I'd pushed everything and now emotions are bubbling back to the top and I'm drowning. I'm convinced I'm pushing my best…

Has anyone had a same day email after a pip tribunal sent to them and was it good news?

Hello, I have a couple of queries please as have never done a pip renewal. Firstly I have seen an nhs ot this year and have some more aids and she requested council (landlord) to do some minor adaptations. which are complete. No report but do have letters/emails/full list of aids prescribed. Is that enough to send as…

Hi all! Hope your days are going well! 🤗 I'm going to be going on holiday in late June. Will be leaving the country for 9 days to visit a close friend and their family. I've seen conflicting posts and forums about whether or not its necessary to inform UC of this. However, it feels wrong not to and I have raging anxiety as…

Applying online is a total waste of time in 2026 because the online hiring system is broken thanks to HR managers using AI, candidates mass applying with AI, employers advertising ghost jobs (whether they don't exist or they do but are pre-allocated to internal hires beforehand). Networking, alongside practical work…

Hi Been using Luja for a month or so now with a few issues utis etc, recently I have noticed my bladder is not voiding in one go as it was, I getting worried about this, any idea what I am doing wrong?

hi all My review is due by mid June. Form submitted 12/12. What happens if my review isn’t completed before then? thanks Andy

Apparently the Government is going to scrap fit notes as no one suffers from ill health and work makes you better. Sick notes ‘scrapped’ under plans to reduce benefit claimants | The Independent https://share.google/3qYbjG5Uv1cFqD0Yy

If an autistic person is impulsive sexual wise and is a sex addict why are they treated differently rather than if a typical person was a sex addict?

Disgusting but not surprising https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/dwp-call-back-failures-lead-to-claimant-deaths

April 20th and May 20th. Don't make sense to have a little lose money. Right now the bills etc a little rise up as always every year start with April and we should have a little rise up too. Does we need carers allowance or others? dont need - already in?

I have panic attacks and have been called for jury service,my doctor said they can't get involved with anything re court proceedings, has anyone else come across this ?

Hi my name is michelle I was wondering if anyone can help me with some food for me and my 3 children I can't use my food bank voucher untill tomorrow. Just need some help for today please