Scope’s Online Community

Hi, I've just joined. My brother is 39 and has cerebral palsy. Can anyone recommend a good care service in Gloucester? He's moving up here soon. We'd be grateful for any advice! Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of potentially securing a new place to live (nothing fully confirmed yet, but things are moving forward), and I wanted to get a bit ahead in understanding what I might need to do from a benefits/admin perspective. I’m currently on Universal Credit (LCWRA) and PIP, and I receive…

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Hello! My husband has been disabled for just over a year now. It started when he had multiple chest infections within 4 months which lead to Pneumonia. He never fully recovered, and after seeing a Neurologist last week, they have now diagnosed him with MS. We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and this all came about last…

hi I got my pip assessment report 10 points for daily living however they’ve recommended a review in 1 year which I get as I had open heart surgery last year and hopefully will get back to full health but not looking likely has nerves are knackered anyway if awarded would I get a review straight away?

I have left off the PIP review form for a couple months now and now they have cancelled my payments, I have been extremely overwhelmed, I already get the enhanced daily and standard mobility (it should have been enhanced because of my sickness) I have severe OCD: Activity 1 - Preparing food and cooking 25: Do you need to…

Hello, I’ve seen you have banned the Singing Striders from supporting those running the London Marathon for Scope this weekend. This is because their founder, Janet Murray, does not believe men can become women. I’ve supported Scope for many years. You are also beneficiaries in the will I’ve recently made. I’m now going to…

This is my LEGO collection 🧱✨ Each set in my collection is special, and every build required time, patience, and creativity to complete. Here’s a closer look at each one: 1️⃣ 🦖 T-Rex This powerful dinosaur build really stands out! It took me around 1–2 hours to complete and has roughly 200–300 pieces. I enjoyed assembling…

Evening everyone… I struggle with not sleeping due to pain, bladder issues and spasms thanks to MS…so often get up in the night to waste a couple of hours and have a warm drink. Have recently binge watched the entire series of ER (loved it!) - better late than never, and am now watching The Pitt, another US ER series. Has…

I’ve just come accross your community. At last, a community I can relate too. Hi everyone.. glad to have found you all.

I am changing my surname back to my birth name. I recently re-applied for PIP (still to fill in the "How your health condition or disability affects you" form), and was just wondering how I go about telling them of the name change on my application and also the updated name on my bank account details.

Hello, I am a late dx autistic Hope you are all having an okay weekend. I am joining up here as a recommendation from a while back.

Hoping someone can help as scouring the Internet for an answer is coming up fruitless. I've been claiming UC for some time, currently have a award for LCW (Not LCWRA) and struggling to make ends meet as we all are currently 🙄 Ive been caring for my sick mother for the past few years, with the increase in fuel costs…

hi I wonder if any knows if my iv will be reduced because my pip has been reduced to standard rate?

Hello I have pip assessment next week If they ask me about driving shell I tell them that I have driving licence? I don't want car from them I just want pip Let me know thanks

This Sunday is the London Marathon. A grueling 26.2 mile challenge which amazing people take on, many for causes they're passionate about. We wanted to highlight a few of the exceptional 111 people choosing to run for Scope! These stories have either been extracted from news articles or just giving pages. Connor Reynolds A…

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Hi, my pip award experied March 2027 , when will I receive the review form ? thanks

I received my award letter nearly 3 weeks ago and it does not state a back payment on the letter just my 4 weekly payments. Has anyone ever had it taken this long for a back payment?

Firstly may I say a big hello to everyone. Just a brief start on my history. I have always been awarded the higher rate of DLA from the age of 19. I am now 60. PIP changed things slightly whereby benefit increased but I was only awarded 10 for mobility. Which meant the reduced vehicle tax needed to be applied for. (will…

Hello - I am currently looking for another budgeting loan and currently owe around £130. I think I can pay this back and then get another, but are there rules regarding how many you can have in a certain timeframe, as I had one around October/November…

I saw a post on here about the diverticular disease. i have been diagnosed with this in 2004 and again in 2007. I have a many bouts of cramps diarrhoea and constipation and left-sided pain in the bowel. I have been admitted to the hospital for iv drip of antibiotics and fluids a few years after diagnosis. this condition is…

Hi my name is Ashalul

Hi everyone, I am looking for some new friends in London to do things with. I have a lot of interests and hobbies, but especially love to travel and explore new places. I have autism, epilepsy and diabetes, so if anyone who wants to connect and become friends is neurodivergent, then that is a bonus, but I am up for…

I am new here and just wanted to say hello and join a community where I can meet other people specifically with autism and share experiences we will likely have in common.

A big hello to our newest members! @national73 @GardenGirl @Bishbashbosh707 @antiquecut @ManicMaiden @georgiek @Harry888 @jdjoddi @danjam It's lovely to have you all here and I look forward to seeing you around the community🤩 If you need anything, please just shout 😊😄

I am new here, looking to make some real life friends.