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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/revealed-loud-restaurants-are-driving-diners-away-as-brits-refuse-to-sit-next-to-noisy-punters/ar-AA23qhya I do not like noisy restaurants where you are unable to have a conversation around your table.

Celebrating National Epilepsy Week 2026. Shout out to all those living with epilepsy and the support network around them.

Got my PA3 back assessor has recommended points on an activity that I had said in my pip form doesn’t affect me on will the dwp stick to this ? Has anyone else had points recommended in an area they hadn’t previously wrote down as having difficulty in but assessor has acknowledged although can do said activity cannot do it…

I have been diagnosed with childhood hyperkinect syndrome since 1988, in 2025 had a rediagnosis of severe combined ADHD caars-2 t-scores all above 83. Starting my pip journey Dos any happen to have any pa3 or pa4 that are willing to share what the assesors write in them not any personal information or names or anything. to…

It's the Red Roses against France this Sunday and I am backing the Red Roses all the way! My friend and I went to our first ever professional rugby match last month. It was the Red Roses vs Wales. We both really enjoyed it even though it was an absolutely scorching day and we were sat directly in the sun🕶️☀️ I didn't…

I am saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Scotland's most capped rugby union player, aged only 61. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/17/scott-hastings-scotland-rugby-union-great-dies-aged-61

I have been recieving gaurenteed pension credit but I failed to declare 50% ownership of spanish property, what is the likely outcome

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From BBC News Shannen Headley West Midlands Trigger warning - mention of sexual assault. One of Sarah Lilly's earliest memories is pushing her younger sister Vicky's wheelchair aged four. She became her second carer two years later. Vicky was diagnosed with both quadriplegic and athetoid cerebral palsy at birth, and Sarah,…

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I'm on uc lcwra and confused why my uc has gone up from 225 a fortnight to £426 a fortnight on May 5. My Tp has gone down to £210. My housing is £572.48 monthly So I thought it wasn't going up .

After trying out both the Quickie Q50R Carbon, and the Motion Healthcare Electron, both very light folding powerchairs, I decided they weren't suitable for my needs; more for someone wheeling around a shopping centre. The DE08L i have gone for, it is twice the weight, but breaks into two pieces, and can tackle outdoor…

Hi I am working with a four year old little girl with lots of sensory issues and learning difficulties. She either has her hands constantly in her mouth biting on them or is chewing on anything she finds around. We have tried a chewelry bracelet with no success. Does anyone have any suggestions please. Thanks

A few weeks ago a colleague put my chair away “tidying up” “health and safety hazard” they said. They’ve never “liked” me but since the “chair” situation I’ve barely been spoken too. And the chair is out the cupboard and stays out (I was getting it out each day) but now it’s facing the sink or wall. The individual must…

I’ve taken voluntary redundancy from my employment and will be receiving a lump sum but have been told that I might be able to apply for contribution related ESA, I’ve had a look online and I’m a bit confused, is it means tested? I do plan to work but not for a few months as need some time out as it’s been a really…

Hi, I am studying Industrial Design, at Loughborough University and I’m currently doing a student research study to gain information relating to the medication management, administration fail points and strategies of individuals with fine motor impairment or disability, to design a related product. The study will be…

Dear All, Can i get council tax reduction or exemption if im receiving enhanced PIP?

Hi, Scope name is Bruce and only just joined: mostly for advice on purchasing a mobility scooter. Which would you recommend for a heavy fellow-me- in a somewhat hilly area to generally get about and go shopping?

Hi after waiting 2 years for my renewal to be reviewed, and told still sitting with DWP waiting to be sent to assessors ( DWP told me once at assessors could taje another year due to amount of new claims) I am in South East area. I submitted a change of circumstances form, with up to date occupational therapists report,…

Hello, I am on UC and was awarded LWCRA due to CFS, hEDs and POTs. I run a small shop/online store. It's not doing so well (not making any money, just about covering costs). I am coming to an end of the 'start up' period for being self employed on UC. It will then be assumed I am paying my self about £800 a month as they…

hi everyone l have a JH500 Green Power mobility scooter with an annoying squeak when moving coming from the n/s/r any suggestions as to what it is

Mental health

Hi all I'm 58 and I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees and back, I walk on crutches outside but not around my home My daughter and grandaughter live with me so they help me around the house, we have 4 cats and 3 dogs and 2 rats, so we are big animal lovers. I have a few hobbies that I enjoy, movies, 70's music and…

I have just joined the community and look forward to talking to members I am a full time wheelchair user and so dont get out a lot, I have a car and can drive which gets me out occasionally, look forward to hearing from you .

I won my ESA appeal a couple of weeks ago after initially receiving contributions based ESA , but failed to pass the ESA medical assessment In November despite being severely debilitated due to a chronic health condition caused by covid. I received ESA payments whilst awaiting my appeal. My contribution based ESA payments…

Hi, I made a claim for my grandma on 1st May for attendance allowance. We are still waiting to hear back from them. If she is successful, can I claim carers element of UC from the date we applied for attendance allowance (so would be back dated), or does it go from the date it is awarded?

Ill start: I have a savere, stabbing shoulder pain. It comes and goes multiple times in a day, and usually disrupts my sleep, resulting me having to wake up multiple times per night. I think chronic pain can surnificantly affects persons mental health.(well it did mine) U get all sorts of thoughts. I think its important to…

hi I’m hopeing someone can shed some light on this, I had a message from uc in my journal a while back asking for 4 months bank statements, I’ve sent them off and now I have a phone appointment for half an hour to discuss, I’m worried sick over this to the point my anxiety is throu the roof. I’ve had a large payment go in…