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TW... I saw the GP today, and we both believe the Promethazine that I have been on, various doses for 6 months, to help my sleep. The drug seems to have really ruined me personally. I've experienced dissociation, numbness and disconnection every day for the past 6 months. My experience with Promethazine hasn't been great…

I watched the Barbie movie last night, and I had quite a few tears throughout. Some happy, and some sad. It was the same when I watched John Davidson's movie, "I Swear" not long ago. I wondered, does anybody else get emotional when watching films? And if so, is there any in particular?

hi I updated ny new April rent increase on the 6th on my journal all went through fine and was told housing association had verified it, but just checked my statement for the 20th and the rent is wrong it’s about £35 too much ???

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Hi guys does anyone have this? when i got housed after homelessness i had this frequently like a few times a month for a while (i blamed the neighbour, the door latches, possible birds at window, dodgy pipe) and i realised it was always three loud knock. I havent told doctor as it said to be harmless and i needed help with…

So back in 2013 after an MRI I was diagnosed with arthritis in my spine (neck) with a bulging disc, narrowing of the (something I can't remember), bone spurs etc. This has caused regular cervicogenic headaches across the right side of my head and down into my eye and jaw, referred pain to my shoulder/arm and mid back which…

Hi, I had a planned dental appointment today to replace a filling. I have multiple disabilities both physical and mental, including severe chronic pain. I am on several medications but just for pain I take Codiene, Morphine and Gabapentin. I have spasms too which is what this post is about. I am a pretty recent patient in…

Hello, I recently got my statement from UC yesterday and I am £100+ worse off as TP has just been removed and I really have no idea why that is. Does anybody know why? Also, I have had a change of circumstance to my housing, which I don't know if that is the reason, but it means UC are now paying more money to my landlord.…

Hi I'm Tom, one year since my above knee right leg amputation, despite several visits to my prosthetic centre, I'm still struggling with socket fit, and stump pain, Anyone got any tips or suggestions?

Hi all Whats the situation, the estate agents dont seem to even be considering someone on disability and housing benefit, they seem to be looking for professionals infact there's not even an option I can select for housing benefit. This wasnt the case a few years ago, has renting changed or is it me mind reading, and I…

I am looking for advice. I was on Universal Credit from January 2019 until February 2022, 3 years. When I checked my National Insurance contributions online, I found no credits since March 2019 when I was assessed as unable to work or prepare for work. I contacted HMRC and they said they couldn't do anything that I should…

IIm On esa lwcra I'm changing property address within the next 2 weeks I'm stressed about being assessed again then losing part of my entitlement I have an autism diagnosis and have noted down all answers to all questions on uc50 form I'm very anxious about it

Hi after reaching 2cyear mark waiting for my pip renewal to be reviewed i have been advised to do a change of circumstances request as my personal care needs have increased over this waiting period. I rang the pip helpline and was put through to a caseworker who said once completed and sent back it could still be sent for…

hi everyone I was wondering if anyone can help me. I did my review forms but handed them in late but always continuously told pip and asked them for extensions which they were completely ok with. I haven’t heard from them but got this text in 6th Feb We still have your PIP form and will be progressing your review as soon…

Today I found a message on my Journal asking me to tell to my partner he needs to inform ESA office he is getting UC. Last month happened the same thing and again 2 or 3 month ago. In total this was the third time. Please, does anyone give me some context on this? What if he doesn't call? Thank you in advance for your help.

Hie had work capacity form fill in got my pip but work capacity been waiting 9 months ring them put in my journal no good and had in u v c book no good any one wait this long as don't no what do next thaks

My drinking has increased significantly i cant go a day without drinking as long as its alcohol it dont seem to matter but to feel normal my body demands it I dont know what to do

The Guardian is currently looking to speak with disabled people who have experienced criticism, "policing," or harassment from the public regarding their Blue Badge or Motability vehicle. The call out is being led by disabled journalist and author Frances Ryan (who wrote Crippled: Austerity and the Demonisation of Disabled…

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My rent goes up every year and when I was on ESA I was getting housing benefit. Every time my rent went up it didn’t affect my benefit and I still got the same amount. However, I’ve just found out that on Universal Credit when my rent increases then it comes off my transitional protection component which means I get paid…

Who would have thought it - Starmer has just spent £30,000, "refurbishing" the 10 Downing Street flat that they live in - all public money…….including a £1630 shower screen !! That's the maximum that a PM is allowed to claim but after he accused Johnson of wasting £200,000 on refurbishing his flat above number 11, 3 years…

For 6 fortnights in a row I have had to ring up for my benefit as it not getting paid in I was wondering if this is happening to anyone else they keep promising it's sorted but looked tonight not gone in again it's causing me so many problems and I suffer with my mental health and it's making me ill

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Over the coming weeks I'm going to be exploring a number of areas such-as keeping warm, cost savings, energy efficiency and support available. Heating spaces covers 65% of our overall energy use in the home so I’m going to begin by focusing on this area. Heat loss in the home There are 5 main places in which heat is lost:…

Hi, I have psoriasis and am wanting to apply for PIP. I was just wondering how other people have been accepted for it? Thanks in advance

hi all, new here had my pip assessment today and feel frustrated and wondering if there is anything I can do in regard to correcting any misunderstandings? I have autism, adhd, ocd, arfid, arthritis and Ehlers danlos syndrome. My application form was very long and comprehensive, as I am best at written correspondence due…

Hi guys, Thanks in advance for advice…. Have had a review call and got to send my bank statements in, I’m fine with this but have a question as it looks awful as a statement. So my income on 1 month is PAID IN £26k PAID OUT £24K However my balance never went above £6k in that month and also after going through it it’s my…