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can anybody help with regards to my latest post to the OP due to Accessibility Requirements I'm not sure what or if the response to this was correct but I feel very stressed and anxious now…… this is due to the banner last week and today the Accessibility Requirements of which I posted regards to volunteering at this time…

My health has been stable now and I really want to have a career now and come off benefits so I wrote my CV out last weekend and applied for some cybersecurity/IT roles in my area. To my surprise I have had lots of interest from multiple companies and within less than 5 days had 3 video/teams interviews. Now I have an…

Hello, my husband was self employed for most of his career but prior to him having his accident he went to work for a company and was PAYE. We have just seen that he has £749 in a work pension scheme . We want to pull it out as sadly he will never be returning to work again but how will this affect UC? We don’t have any…

From the Benefits and Work site https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/right-to-try-work-legislation-is-worthless

I applied for rehousing so I can move in with my mum who had been diagnosed with dementia she has refused carers but needs 24 hr care, I have a letter from her specialist that says she needs 24hr care but wondered how long this might take as she is at risk of harm.

Hello, I am a 67 year old female, who up til 14 months ago used to run several miles daily with weekly long runs, cycle, walk and generally keep active Last march whilst out running the pain in my leg stopped me in my tracks, no warning just instant unbearable pain Long story short it took 10 months before I was given an…

A teenage couple have told how their serious health challenges have helped them to form "a bond for life". Ethan, 17, from Teesdale, County Durham and Abbie, 19, from Darlington, met at college more than two years ago. Abbie found out she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 17, a condition most commonly diagnosed…

think of a famous film, any age, any genre. Now miscast the main characters with any actor living or dead. For example Pretty Women starring Bella Emberg and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

hi I have motobilty car 3year ago And I need help to apply to get grant Can anyone help me please

I was recently awarded LCWRA, and on the same day I received the decision in my Universal Credit journal I was contacted by the Jobcentre. During a 30 minute phone call they asked about my health conditions and then informed me that I would be booked in to see a work coach every month. I explained that I am currently…

Been thinking about getting one of those secure proof of disability cards for discounts, but I keep hearing mixed stuff. Some folks say it makes things smoother, others say staff give them weird looks or act confused. I’m kinda tired of carrying piles of paperwork everywhere, and I’d love something simple that doesn’t make…

hi i am on pip can anyone tell me if i can get a larger bed and mattress

I was told by South Staffs Council that I could be entitled to severe disability payment as I am on attendance allowance and my husband is on disability I have sent the letter off but does anyone know how long it takes to go through

A Liverpool fan with cerebral palsy is finally able to communicate thanks to donations from ITV viewers. Read the story here: Viewers help give man with cerebral palsy a voice

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hi all im really confused. i informed uc of my council housing rent increase recently, uc pay my rent to the council directly and have just had my monthly uc payment in my my account and its less than normal. usually its £1,028.07 and this month is £1,001.95. why has it decreased, i was moved over to uc from esa support…

When things are difficult or threaten to overwhelm you, when you are suffering... what quote, mantra, wise words or perhaps something completely different keeps you from ruminating? If you feel you might lose yourself in a negative spiral, what do you hang on to? What is it that you need for relief? It could be something…

Long story short (as possible...) a couple of weeks ago my landlord tried to give me a new tenancy agreement with a £125 rent increase on. There was no point me signing a new tenancy, as the new rules come in on the 1st May, and he'd given me no notice (baring in mind my fixed term tenancy ended over 2 years ago and only…

Hi Kimi87, I saw your post about Stetford Solicitors and the class action against the DWP. I have been harassed by the DWP for three years. I have a three-year journal, a doctor's fit note for stress and raised blood pressure, and evidence they have ignored my medical records. I want to specifically mention three staff…

what can i do with out of date tinned/jars of food? Some is 10 years old and is clearly inedible.

Disabled and older people can find wheelchair user homes for rent more swiftly thanks to a strengthened search function on England’s dedicated accessible housing portal, Accessible NOW. The site boasts key information that other property portals may not have, including accessibility features like wet rooms, step-free…

I am an Agoraphobe with a number of other difficulties. Grateful for this community and the platform that the team at Scope have built. Thank you.

Hi all, apologies if I've put this in the wrong category. I am ambulatory, and have recently started using a folding powerchair to manage pain (HSD), fatigue (CFS), and difficulty standing (POTS). It has made such a difference already in helping me get back to things I used to enjoy but have been unable to do for a while.…

A warm welcome to the newest members of the community who have joined today so far! @Ash007 @mommaG1960 @mbirkett @Penguin_egg @KP3156 @Abs2005 @chris50 @Mls9135 @Taliafairy @neicy @Motorhead78 We're a friendly bunch here so if there's anything we can help or support you with, please let us know🤩💫

HHow Do I get a award pip letter I've lost mine

is it true that I will have to pay my rent increase from my UC despite having transitional protection. My HB is already payed directly to my housing association.

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I love rewatching TV shows😄It is one of my favourite ways to relax😅 My favourites to rewatch are… Broad City Law & Order SVU Derry Girls Criminal Minds Schitts Creek Do you have any shows that you can watch over and over again?📺️

Can my spouse claim carers element of uc for the same child i get carers allowance for due to me being awarded LCWRA i cant recieve the Universal carers element any longer we do both carers for him but due to my health declining with blindness I can't carry out most of the outside activities but still caring over 35