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Since late last year, I have had this paranoia that someone is watching my social media for anything that I might post. They might find out my username and take screenshots like they did last time to build up evidence against me again. I wouldn't know about these screenshots until it was too late, like last time. This…

Source from People Story by Jordan Greene Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to parent safely. Aundi Grace, who has cerebral palsy, adapts daily tasks like feeding and holding her baby to help her parent safely She uses tools like a rolling bassinet to maintain…

It’s a rare opportunity for junior footballers with cerebral palsy to get together to play and compete. This is for players under the age of 16 We welcome entries from Cerebral Palsy Clubs or individual players with Cerebral Palsy. Scan the QR code to apply or email: jbswcp@gmail.co.uk

WeSwim is starting a new disability swimming club at The Castle from Tuesday, 21st April (6:00–7:15pm). Sessions are for disabled adults; they are safe, social, and supported by friendly volunteers. There is currently no waiting list at this new club. Join WeSwim’s friendly, inclusive disability sessions Location: 2 St…

hi If you get caught by speed camera do it go to the mobility scheme first or to the person that has the car do anyone know please

Hai , Today I receive a message in journal that I have a universal credit claim review by telephone appointment on next month April 17th I many times I played gambling in and out and I also win under £6K , I also open new account but in that I apply overdraft of £3500 this I no declare to Universal credit and I transfer…

Hi I'm a 'silver surfer' in the south of England. Previously an electrical sales engineer, then publican, In retirement I volunteered to train and facilitate self management courses for people with long term conditions, because it helped me a lot!. I have now retired (about time some might say) and am currently looking for…

I am trying to find a car rental company in Murcia or Alicante airports that has cars for disabled people. I am having no luck so far. I had my right leg amputated a couple of months ago.

Soo, I recently bought myself a used ZT500 scooter, overall i'm very happy with it, however i can't figure out how to change the LED Display from trip mileage to total miles covered. Every time i turn the scooter off the mileage resets to zero. The guy i bought it off couldn't give me a manual with it as it was in the…

Hi everyone 💛 I’m Cianna, a mum to a child with hemiplegia, and I’ve recently started a community called Hereforhemi 🫶 After diagnosis, I found it really isolating not knowing anyone going through the same thing, so I wanted to create a space where families could connect, feel understood, and support each other. In just…

A parent of a child with autism has decided to create a free AI tool to help parents in England navigate things like DLA, EHCPs, Blue Badges and school support. "I built it after my daughter was diagnosed with autism. I tried using ChatGPT but found it confidently wrong on things like DLA criteria and EHCP processes - so I…

I am 66 june 28th and get to pension age September 28th will get my full pension in November 2026 I am on pip as well can I get pension credit as well i have look at it and say I can get £100 pounds week because I get the standard on pip

The world is full of barriers for disabled people which is why Designability are working on designing a fairer future. Designability have launched The Unfair Index: a UK-wide study to assess how inclusive design could remove everyday barriers for disabled people. Society isn't designed with everyone in mind. For disabled…

The Government are looking at ways to make it easier to use flexible working. Flexible working can mean changing your hours, like working your contracted hours over fewer, longer days. Or your work location, like working from home instead of an office. Disabled people have told us flexible working helps them to enter, stay…

Hi everyone. Our next Scope All-Wales Cerebral Palsy Network is next week: Tuesday, 21 April at 6pm. It would be lovely to meet people from across Wales to talk about what matters to them. All-Wales Cerebral Palsy Network meeting – guest speaker We’re pleased to welcome Jenna Trakins, Scope’s Community Programme Lead…

Hi, Due to my back issues I have now taken control of a Green power ultima 500. I love it and the freedom it gives.

Hello all, I'm CurlyChicken and I have Fibromyalgia, Cervical Spondylosis and severe Osteoarthritis. I have battled since my early 20's…I'm now mid 50's and looking for support from fellow sufferers. I currently work full time but I'm scared my mobility is deteriorating rapidly. I've had two falls recently, resulting in a…

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Why Did uc suddenly send me a "to do" on my uc journal to update my "accessibility needs".? Does that happen periodically? Or are they doing it for another reason? Anyone please.

Hello Just had a missed call from 0800 260 0700 which is health assessment form pip. I am due a review been waiting 14 months now and received a text saying maximus haas have it but I haven't had an assessment scheduled anyone know what it would be for? I don't answer calls alone and didn't have anyone with me will they…

Hi, I’m new here. I have children with special needs both under 10 years and I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and alone. I have my mom and husband and still feel alone , and some days are just very hard. I don’t even know exactly what I need right now—maybe just to know I’m not the only one feeling like this. If anyone…

hey everyone, I have a quite severely autistic child (although still waiting for an official diagnosis) she is on middle rate care & low rate mobility DLA. Due to be renewed by June & was sent the form to do so, a couple of months back & received a letter 3 weeks saying it had been received. I am due to receive the regular…

Hi, posting on behalf of family member. They applied for PIP in December 2025. Had a face to face assessment come through for 6 February 2026 (very quick I know). But then had a phone call a week later to do another telephone assessment with same assessor as they stated the face-to-face assessment had been audited. They…

I’ve had muscle spasm dysphonia for 3 months now and thought I was getting better but then had 2 relapses in the last two weeks. Most days I can manage an occasional sentence before getting hoarse but not a conversation. If I overdo it my throat hurts and I have to abstain from talking for a couple days. Voice therapy…

Im just getting ready to download my bank statements for my review i have a question i send my mum money when she buys me something from like the supermarket or tik tok shop or online i recently lost a baby early pregnancy and was back and forth to hospital for a& e due to pains and scans i sent her money for taxis i rely…

I thought you did not have to declare if you start, end or change jobs on PIP as long as your job does not contradict your claim needs but I have seen PIP mentioned on the right to try work policy and I am confused!