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Hi, my name is Stinktooth1952! Recently applied for Attendance Allowance
I am female, 74 years of age and I have applied for Attendance Allowance about 2 weeks ago. I do realise that it may take a while for a decision. Thank You
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Hi, my name is Karen767!
Hi
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Hi, my name is jason_123!
Hi all
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Hello
Hi everyone my name is Carrie and I’ve just joined .
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BBC The One Show. One Big Thankyou. Lily Blackburn
Lily Blackburn was recognised on BBC’s The One Show after raising more than £75,000 for Haven House Children’s Hospice through a series of inspiring fundraising challenges. As part of the programme’s One Big Thank You series, the 13-year-old received a surprise appearance from former One Direction star Zayn Malik in…
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Global Heating - 40C Mecca In May.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/29/global-heating-hajj-muslim-pilgrimage-saudi-arabia-dangerous
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Scope Open Letter: people with disabilities are controlled, not included
To members and all staff concerned, Please find attached my very honest piece that I wrote under my guest position at the Canary based on my experience as an elected assembly member. I know this view is shared amongst other assembly members and I stand with them all in solidarity. It's bitterly disappointing that we have…
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Hello to our new members! 👋
Wishing a warm welcome to all who joined yesterday: @brendan123, @jade36, @wasittibaLkan, @andreww1234, @cupcakeandcocktails, @Sophie2003, @onetreehill, @MissCeltic, @jessiePurton, @Elaine1961, @Daleswood, @muyao, @judita, @pilo, @palmtrees, @willieb, @Lanimay, @SlowMode, @chloevioletmoore21, @WendyWhale, @prad72,…
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Help shape the Disability Confident Portal
Scope is running a short, anonymous survey to help shape a new Disability Confident digital portal, focused on what genuinely helps with recruiting and retaining disabled people at work. We’re also inviting people to take part in a short, informal discussion to explore key themes in a bit more depth. If you’d like to share…
- Hi, my name is brendan123!
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Why can’t autistic people have sex with just anyone?
People say they must get to know the guy first so they prevent them from being taken advantage of. How do you prevent the vulnerable from being taken advantage of when it comes to casual sex? Why is it only autistic people and the vulnerable that they need to get to know them before having sex with them meanwhile typical…
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Radio frequency denervation?
Hi, after nerve blocks didn't help me at all my pain doctor suggested radio frequency denervation, she didn't explain much and Google is a scary place, has anyone had this? if so what was your experience? Mine will be L4/L5 both left and right sides.
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Dating was rough at first and everything fell in place finally 13 years ago
Dating was rough at first, awful. I was taken advantage of a lot and they did cheat on me. It hurt a lot and mom saw I was going through a hard time in my life. Reminded and encouraged me not to give up, will find the right person. I realized she was right and took a break looking things over seeing the mistakes I did.…
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Starmer shelves benefit overhaul for at least a year
https://archive.is/20260128193957/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a fresh attempt to reform Britain’s welfare system as Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour MPs.The Department of…
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LCW and lwcra
hello, I recently had a wca and have received my decision today. My journal notes say I’ve been awarded LCWRA however the letter attached says LCW. I’ve tried contacting them after it was uploaded but no one has gotten back to me. I’m not sure what else I can do?
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DLA / PIP
Good afternoon guys So my daughter turned 16 in Jan this year and has been in receipt of DLA I them applied with PIP . In April I called them to see if there is any update on the claim...they confirmed that the assessors had everything they need and no assessment needed ... A month later I have received a text message…
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Callout for parents of children with cerebral palsy
A researcher from Cardiff University is looking for parents to share their experiences. The study is about Kinesio taping used on the upper limbs (arms/hands) of children with cerebral palsy. The researcher wants to understand how this treatment is used and how it may affect children’s daily activities and play. Who can…
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UC bank statements upload
Anyone who has uploaded their bank statements through their online Universal Credit account, could you please share screenshots from your UC journal showing: the request from UC to upload bank statements, and where/how the statements can be attached or uploaded. Please hide or blur all personal information before sharing.…
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🌞 A warm and sunny welcome to all our new members from yesterday! 🌞
@alan1988 @Ash12345 @athompson @catgeek @cheddar @chrissie44 @emsy89 @Imgreat @jcahl01 @Kayson @Kim123food @linal @nan22many @Robbie64 @Salter @sophia45678 @susan7305 @UKTaxAdvisor It's great to have you here with us on this glorious sunny day! If you're looking to explore, the Coffee Lounge and Games Den are both great…
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Got my PIP assessment report
So today my requested PIP assessment report arrived in the post. I am so thankful to see that the assessor wrote things down truthfully and didn’t lie or make up things. I don’t want to have my hopes up as everything may change but thing may be looking quite good. I’m super anxious to find out the final decision but I…
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Poem called biscuits
Time for a cup of tea or coffee or chocolate with our favourite biscuits, which come in all shapes and sizes. Our favourite biscuits are digestive, chocolate cookies, and bourbons. They are among my favourite biscuits that I like to consume. Sweet taste of my favourite biscuits hitting my taste buds when enjoying it with a…
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Hi, my name is andreww1234! Will I lose my benefits if I move in with my partner
I currently claim universal credit and lcwra universal credit 424.90. and lcwra 429.80 if I move in with a new partner who works full time and receives 2000 a month wages will I loose my benefits
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Hi, my name is jessiePurton!
hi I have Jessi and I have epilepsy
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Should i?
Could I ask the experts from scope about the topic in this article please It's to do with the troubles in northern ireland where people suffered injuries mentally or physically. I was a bus driver hijacked and robbed sometimes at gunpoint.. Had one bus I was driving stopped and burnt at same time trying to let my…
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Mobility car advice needed please
Hi, i have a mobility car, my local dealership closed recently. I've had a recall on the car. However, it's 60 miles away to my nearest car dealership. I do the school run, there won't be enough time to stay up there, I'm newly taking insulin now, and so fatigued that driving there and back is no option for me. They can't…
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Every Day life Rxperience
l wanted to share something that happened to me on 26 May 2026 at Oasis Petrol Station in Long Riston, because it left me extremely distressed and I’m still trying to process it. I’m autistic (diagnosed May 2023) and also have mental‑health conditions, and the way the situation was handled made everything much worse. I’m…
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Hi, my name is Daleswood! PIP assessor said keep an eye on my bank account
I’ve had a pip assessment why did she say kerp an eye on your bank accoun
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Hi, my name is wasittibaLkan!
I'm glad I found this forum I decided to sign up to read through the discussions and hopefully connect with some wonderful people here
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If you have a pay back amount of 20,000 and you can only ever have 10,000 of it?
lets say they made a mistake, they should have paid you 20k but because u are not allowed to save more than 10 k they now can take away the 10k amount even though they made a mistake?
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Northern Hybrid Cerebral Palsy Meetup
A meetup for adults with cerebral palsy who live in Northern England. Hybrid meetup for adults with cerebral palsy in Leeds. Join in person or online. Teams joining link sent after booking. This is a relaxed, friendly meetup for adults with cerebral palsy living in or around Leeds. This is a collaborative event with…