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This could be any well-known brand from restaurant chains to a car manufacturer… anything really 😊 The aim of the game is to think of a Brand that begins with the last letter of the previous Brand For example, if I were to begin with McDonalds, the next person would think of a fictional character beginning with D such…

Bake Off starts again tonight, with new judge Nigella Lawson. I'll be interested to see the dynamic between her and Paul Hollywood. Since the series began, it's always been a sweet older lady with Mary Berry then Prue Leith. Curious to see what changes once Nigella's on board! Expecting the innuendos to be off the charts 😄…

Hi Inclusion London Want You to start reporting to them - All Disabled people want is an equal opportunity to live good lives and participate in our communities. Yet too often, the media portrays us in extremely negative ways, often using Disabled people as a scapegoat for wider societal problems. Disabled people deserve…

I have had the forms come through for my pip review and I am so overwhelmed by it all and having to go through the whole process again. I previously got awarded standard daily living for anxiety, ocd and long covid.this was only after it went to tribunal. However, since then I have been diagnosed with adhd. I have evidence…

A few of our members have been 'meeting' up to meditate on a certain day or time to feel more connected. I thought I'd start this thread so others can start joining or maybe there are some other ideas for relaxing things we can 'together' 😊

I finally won my LCWRA tribunal on 11 September 2026, but I am still waiting for confirmation of whether DWP intends to implement the decision. My latest statement does not include the LCWRA element, and I have received no backpay. I have contacted Universal Credit numerous times both through my journal and helpline, and I…

With lots of short-form content around, do you think people are becoming less able to concentrate on longer forms of entertainment? Have you seen a change over time in what you're able to concentrate on? I notice it when I watch older documentaries or TV shows. The pace is often much, much slower than I'm used to and…

hey everyone hope all is well. My pip review was started because the end date was November 2025 I sent forms back May 2025 it was extended one year til Nov 2026 but I’ve heard nothing other than the 3 monthly texts saying they are reviewing! It is due to end 30 Nov 2026 what will happen? Will I get another extending or…

I receive PIP daily living allowance and have recently been diagnosed with Autism, would it be a good idea to contact PIP and inform them my circumstances have changed and will I have to have another assessment face-to-face as I suffer from social anxiety. My Husband is my carer and receives the carer's allowance for this,…

I've recently been approved for funding towards mentoring, researching and developing my practice. I'm currently in receipt of universal credit, and LCWRA. ThThe grant will allow me to explore working 5 hours a week self employed. I have ME and other disabilities, and want to gently find a way back to employment. Sadly the…

I have just read a comment where someone didn't know what reasonable adjustments they could ask for in a job interview. So I thought we could share any adjustments we've requested so others are aware of what's available. Also, let us know if those adjustments were made. This could be at work or at a benefits meeting, for…

Family Fund has just released a new report called Locked out of Childcareand it sheds light on how finding suitable and affordable childcare for disabled children is a big issue. Based on a poll of 1,000 parent carers, the findings show just how wide the gap is.. 21% of parent carers want more childcare than they are…

I came across this article recently which said that a third of children only receive pocket money if they do their household chores. It made me think about my own childhood. We definitely didn't get paid for chores because my parents used to say "adults don't get paid for cleaning up after themselves!"🤣 How were things…

Screened in 1986 over six weekly episodes, the first two begin tonight at 10.15pm. I watched it with my dad, a little uncomfortable at the time so I'm looking forward to this viewing as a grown-up adult!

Improved game as the last one ended up with all the same letters Name a profession starting with the next letter of the alphabet to the one before I’ll start with Accountant

What animal am I thinking of? I'm thinking of an animal, you have 20 questions between you all to guess what it is. Questions can only be yes/no type questions. Good luck!

I was listening to an episode of The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby on the weekend and they had a debate whether penne pasta had one hole or two. I asked my best friend and she said it's two because there's an entrance and exit. I said one because it's one continuous tunnel😅 What do you think?

CP Sport athletes are invited to join the weekly Birmingham Athletics Academy session, where they'll have the opportunity to take part in a range of running, jumping and throwing activities. Led by experienced England Athletics coaches, the sessions are designed to be inclusive and welcoming. Coaches have experience…

Hello everyone Hope you are all ok. Apologies that it's a lot to read. I had my meeting with my coach yesterday. I informed her that I now have arthritis in my neck with c3-c6 spondolytic changes, disc narrowing and osteophytes. C7 - spondolytic and and osteophytes. C2-C6 degenerative changes to facet joints. Constant neck…

Hi, I'm finding this really distressing. I remember that error. I'm sure I corrected it, although it doesn't show on my journal. I haven't received an overpayment. Is there any way around this? Is there anything I can ask for? Is this a reasonable request on their part? It's not my problem that their IT isn't very good.…

This is petition about DWP complaints. USERS not made public. UC, ESA, PIP you name it, they deleted it. Either literally or metaphorically. They misquoted law, facts, change what you said. I can't fix that. But this could fix complaints being not accepted then being removed without your knowledge. Sign the petition to get…

Hi hope your all ok, Im looking for some help and guidance with a few things please , Im currently getting lower rate PIP for both areas. I feel I need to reapply as im getting worst and no better with my mobility daily. I found the forms so hard to fill out ! I also get income related ESA since leaving work during to ill…

Hi my sons pip is due for renewel on 16th November. I sent his forms in on January the 13th. But as yet have not recieved a reply. Should i get in touch with them? I know they recieved his form becauce i rang them and asked them. Is this normal?

Too much hate going on. Here is a link to the petition: Create a National Disability Hate Strategy for the UK - Petitions I've signed the petition, but unfortunately it just seems to be about the general public hating on us, there's no mention of MP's and the media, which are the main things that are fuelling the hate in…

Hi everyone, When my fiancé came home from work on Saturday morning, he said that one of thea8n bosses for the cleaning company he works for had put a post on their work WhatsApp group asking if anyone knows someone who isn't working and wants a job to let the cleaning manager know as they're desperate for staff. As usual,…

Hi, I'm currently waiting for the outcome of my Work Capability Assessment to find out whether I'll be awarded LCWRA, and I have a question about how it might affect my future plans. If I am awarded LCWRA, would moving out of the family home and living independently affect my entitlement? I'm autistic and also experience…

Tribute poem to the late RJ Mitte You were a great person to meet on zoom call You are so very inspiring words to me on my film script writing will always live in my mind and my heart You have the pioneer of getting cerebral palsy acts into Hollywood movies scenes and keeping shining down on us you beautiful star that you…

Hi I live in a grade II listed building. Can I ask for maintenance help from the council if I can’t afford it?

I know I am (slightly) late to the party with this one. But, happy belated World Cerebral Palsy Day for yesterday. This year's theme is the change I want to see. So here's mine: A simple ask for World CP Day: When we say we are tired, as a non-disabled person, please do not respond with "I am tired too". It might seem…

I had to click some basic things, then confirm all the same. Said if I didn’t do it by a date it would close the close down. I’m worrying, what happens now? :( I’m just natural worrier.