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having trouble with Green power my zt500
I am also having trouble with Green power my zt500 as similar problem it had a full charge but after 5 miles registered as empty upon contacting them they said it sounded like the batteries but they were only covered for 6 months and they couldn’t get to me for 15 days not great if you’re disabled
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A big welcome to all our new members from yesterday! 😊
@Adhdcrazyjay @Audi @Barghest @Bfint @Celticfc @Geetee73 @Lps @Mborsah @Mom3 @Papertiger @Phil223 @R0b3rt @Saralou If you're looking to explore, the Coffee Lounge and Games Den are both great areas to begin. We hope you enjoy being part of the community and please do shout if you need anything, and we'll try our best to…
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Yuri Gagarin - Anniversary
The media haven't been very forthcoming with this news, perhaps politics has something to do with it? Yesterday marked the 65th anniversary of the first manned space flight, with the 27yo Lieutenant Yuri Gagarin being that man. Whatever anyone thinks of the land of his birth, his courage is evident.…
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Disabilities causing suicidal thoughts
I have several disabilities and I’m unable to work which makes me feel so useless and worthless. I’ve tried to get help with mental health from so many places over the years and they’ve all been unhelpful. I’ve ran out of hope and options and don’t want to be here suffering anymore. My life has no structure and purpose and…
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medication go back to normal after overdose
Hi scope, Im worried that after i failed to overdose on my meds while i failed to get through to samaritans im worried this is going to effect my prescriptions. I explained my regret and there has been distance since i failed this attempt. I truely repent. I still struggle and i with help i was discussed to go prescribed…
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I suffer from depression and stress and alcohol addiction
I suffer from depression and stress, but I'm finding it hard to get any help, because I used to have a alcohol addiction. But I have that under control now.
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Leeds group for women with learning disabilities and autism
Led by Women's Health Matters, they have taster sessions: • Monday 13 April - Feeling Safe • Monday 20 April - Good Friends • Monday 27 April - Building Self Esteem
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Hi, my name is fen12345678!
I am worried I have reported 4 pounds in December in journal but I think I am going to prison not been asked for any evidence for 4 pounds work that I did I am so worried that I am going to prison it been asked for anything. But really worried will be arrested
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School is recommending for residential placement. Local authority panel refused
My son is having a school breakdown. School is recommending for residential placement. Local authority panel refused
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PIP stopped for 3rd time after years of successful claims - Need Advice
Hi everyone, my name is Jay. I'm looking for some help and support regarding my Personal Independence Payment (PIP). My PIP has just been stopped for the third time now. This is despite me having had a successful claim for a number of years and passing my pre-assessment. This time, they have failed my claim completely…
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Re: 4 point rule
Hi Can anyone please tell me is 4 point rule for new claimant for pip has been scrapped ? Thanks
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A warm welcome this weekend
Wishing a very warm welcome to everyone who joined the online community yesterday, including: @charlie1998, @clarap123, @irishman38, @leanne79, @Linda76, @Lk27, @Lunasea1, @Nik70, @scoopy, @Shirley63, @Tigga, @vhoppy, @yes67, @ZainabAli If you're looking to ease into your first days on the community, the Coffee…
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Hi, my name is geetee73! I have fibromyalgia and over the past 6 years it has...
I have fibromyalgia and over the past 6 years it has gotten worse to where my mobility is terrible most days and I haven’t worked for 2 years! I have been getting standard rate daily living ADP and I done a change of circumstances in January ..I was awarded enhanced daily living but challenged it as I think I should be…
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Hi, my name is moanne47! How do I cancel my blue badge application?
how can I cancel my existing blue badge application?
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Lost money in April 2026?
Hello, I’ve just completed my first year of being migrated to UC from the ESA support group. I did the change in my rent & service charges going up recently & that seemed to go ok. However, after getting a UC notification (good old DWP, doing on a Saturday, when they’re not open) this morning, when I logged in I was…
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Hi, my name is Sammysingz!
Hi I've been on IR ESA for ages I received a payment end of December 2025 which technically was Jan 1rts 2026 fortnightly payment my payments were 450 something every 2wks so next payment due 15th jan 2026 empty bank acc so call them they say UC instructed them to close my ESA claim they did and said to call them no more…
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Hi, my name is KAndrea! Struggling with MS and PIP refusal
I have ms and it’s getting worse. I appealed my first pip refusal and don’t know where to go next. Ms nurse is being difficult sending me evidence and I have no one to write things. I used a charity who gave all the I can wright it for you but he never added all I needed to say. The pip. Ever even contacted my gp, ms nurse…
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Obán Out In Hungary
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-as-opposition-wins-hungarian-election Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Messrs Trump and Vance! 😎
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Son starting a part time job, does it effect us in any way?
Hi all my son (16) is in full time education and has started a part time job. I have messaged uc, but just wondering if this effect us in any way. He is keen to do extra hours in half term etc does this matter? Also does any one know how this effects child benefit, I have read something about working 24 hours or less a…
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PIP Tribunal on Wednesday. DWP moving the goal posts....PLEASE ADVISE!!!
Hi everyone, I am looking for some clarification on the PIP Tribunal Appeal process. Originally my claim was for chronic back pain and extreme anxiety and depression(I won't go into all the details). I was awarded standard for both parts but there were some discrepancies from DWP. Anyhoo, moving on, in October I was…
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Lymphodema
Does anyone else here suffer and live with this painfull swelling in legs and feet ?
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UC bank statement review
Hi, last year, I had on universal credit, aphone call, saying they wanted bank statements etc, followed up by a call, asking me about various spends , everything was ok, now last wk, through my journal, they wanted bank statement, going back 6 months, last yrs was 4 months, and a compliance dwp officer is going to call me,…
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Hi, my name is R0b3rt!
Hi everyone. Just wanted to sign up to this and see where it goes. I have autism spectrum disorder and am currently training to be a kickboxing instructor. I'm also studying with open university. I have 2 young children and find myself battling with burnout very often.
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Share your experiences today to shape the future of PIP
Minister Stephen Timms, and an independent steering group, are looking at how well PIP currently works. And how it could be improved. This is called the Timms Review. The Timms Review team have launched an opportunity for you to share your experience of the PIP process directly with them. One thing they want to know about…
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grand national
whats your horses name, i go by the name i have picked last orders
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Have You Ever Felt Targeted By Other Members On The Forum?
I am writing this as a follow up to Rubin's thread on how friendly is the forum. I know several members who feel targeted by other members every time they post anything. One member in particular at this moment in time is having a nightmare with the DWP. She is vulnerable and frightened of being judged and ridiculed if she…
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT SUBSTANTIAL RISK REQUIREMENT FOR LCWRA
I remember reading somewhere that the Government were looking on tightening up the Substantial Risk requirements in order to qualify for the LCWRA/support group. I'm not sure if these were in the proposals that were shelved in the Welfare Reform attempt earlier this year or if they are still planning on this. Does anyone…
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Hi, my name is irishman38!
im new to hear and im looking help
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My Dad died and I'm despairing
My Dad died 48 hours ago after five weeks in hospital. Cancer. But it was more traumatic because we thought he was early stage and it turned out he was end stage, so we were working towards getting him discharged, and instead he went downhill fast just as we thought we were close to this goal. That was so hard. It's like…
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A warm welcome to all our new members from yesterday! 😊
@Babachris, @Crystal4202004, @Dragnought63, @Fenjoe57, @Fionhull, @Florence1, @Happyfeet2026, @Jastipujitha, @Herryster, @Katieatresource, @Moanne47, @Pinkhouse1957, @Sarah26, @Scaredparent, @Shev, @Timpb, @Yavine. It's great to have you join us here! If you're looking to explore, the Coffee Lounge and Games Den are both…
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Scope and CP Sport Inclusive Sports Festival
Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy sport. 🎾 Scope is partnering with Cerebral Palsy Sport to bring an Inclusive Sports Festival to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on 27 October. It’s a chance for disabled people of all ages to try a range of sports, meet new people and enjoy being active in a friendly,…