Disability

I am wondering if I can sell my current home and use the money to purchase a new home more suitable for my current health needs and still stay on universal credit and claim council tax benefit?

i have this video assement coming up soon what exactly is it all about?

Some advice/guidance required please. (My wife receives ADP.) Back in May, with nearly zero warning, I lost my job after the head of the company suffered significant mental health issues which impacted the business and resulted in it closing. (Officially I was a self employed contractor, doing self assessment for tax,…

Dear All, Plato once said democracy is a polite dictatorship. I was just wondering if people on this network have their own views about that statement and how it might apply and not apply to current UK society? I have a hard time with rules - obeying them, understanding and to a certain extent the very nature of them. What…

I will like all politicians to understand how my disabilities affects me and prevents me from doing things. Epilepsy, seizures, and mobility problems puts my safety at risk, as I always have accidents, I always injure myself, and I always have falls. Because of this, I find it very difficult to cope with my disabilities.…

Hi. I was switched over to UC from Tax credits last year. I am currently also on ESA & PIP as I am disabled. I still live in the house that my ex and I bought together so I have no housing costs for benefit purposes. My youngest son still lives with me and is in further education. My eldest son also still lives with me,…

Hi wanting to ask for advice me and my partner were due uc review telephone appointment this morning theyv cancelled last min and then moved it to next friday then cancelled again so now its on the 12th then I called up they gonna see what they gonna do as I see it as they can message on my journal if they cant call im so…

I am new to this forum. Today I have concluded that Its best to try and connect with other disabled people. My disability seems sort of autism-wise but its undiagnosed. Basically i can't quite have or am uncomfortable with having small talk, or interesting social conversations. I was thinking through a range of…

I worked in the NHS for 20 years and my husband owned his business. We worked all the hours god sends. I worked extra hours on-call evenings, weekends, missed bank holidays with my children even christmas's etc, caring for people in (emergency cardiac PTCI). Out intention was to secure our future and pay off our mortgage…

My Son has been awarded dla and is being back paid to April 2024 a substantial amount of money. I will be using some of the money for what he needs and the rest putting it in a savings account in his name for when he is older. As his needs are for life. I am on universal credit will it affect me because of the amount As it…

Hey everyone. Just wanted to share my Instagram and TikTok page that focuses heavily on PE, inclusion and adaption, giving strategies to help those that need it. I’m aiming to write a book on this, as well as create video content that shows exercises with adaptions so that ANYONE can have access to. Give my page a check…

Artistic artist Nihilistic nihilist Autistic person Please let's not invent terms to describe ourselves. We are not "autistics". It sounds too much like another word we no longer use. Autistic is an adjective not a noun. Scope is very clear about acceptable terminology to use when describing autistic people such as myself.…

I claim contribution based esa and in support group. Can I do permitted work as a company director doing just 10 hrs and earning £140 per week or is it a risk

Hello, I am currently looking into the UK adaptive Vehicle market for wheelchair users for a engineering design project and it would be great if you could fill out this form. The responses are anonymous and all data is protected. Thank you for your help!

Hello, my husband is suffering with calluses and bleeding from his foot and leg where he wears his splint. I want to get him some good cream and wondered if anyone had any recommendations as it goes beyond " dry cracked heels"

Has anyone else had issues with Travelodge. They have kept my money for a room I could not sleep in because of the damp and mouldy condition. They did not help me find something else, despite agreeing the room was **** standard. They said they could not give me a refund at the hotel, I had to go through customer services.…

Dear Everyone, I am not sure if I have the right category as I am not looking for a relationship per say as it is too quick for me anyhow. Ha ha. Anyhow, I am new to this network and want to take the opportunity and say hello to you all. My name is Kyle [removed by moderator], I am 28 years old and Autistic. I hope you do…

I have seen a discussion here about reactive hypoglycaemia. I have suffered low blood sugar on and off for a few years but in 2024, I had serious low blood sugar. It made me loose my balance, sweating, confusion etc… since it has happened very often. I was seen by endocrinologist. I had pet scan and CT scan to eliminate…

Can somebody please help. I’ve been claiming carers element on UC since may for my little boy. I started university in September (UC knew about this as I informed them straight away) anyway I’ve had a message in my journal today saying I can’t claim carers element as I’m a full time student? Everything is so conflicting! Al…

This is what I call a very hotbed topic for many thousands of us if not hundreds of thousands into millions who battle mental health daily. The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, according to reports. Streeting is understood to be concerned about a…

I live in a bungalow in a small close; my bungalow is the only property that does not have off-street parking but does have a residents parking bay outside, for which I have to pay for an annual permit. The council have just written to say they are replacing the parking bay with yellow lines, which would mean I can no…

Hello, I'm only 40 going on 41 in two months. I did work for ten years and am on SSDI but I want to do more than only sit in the house all day while my kids at school. Help me please

Hello am new here and I am struggling yo know what to do next. I am disabled I can't walk for more than 2 to 3 minutes. I had a back op and they now confirmed it's failed back surgery. I have nerve damage in plbotj legs. So use a wheelchair and disability scooter to get around. My mental health is terrible because of all…

disabled need heat all day help cleaning food gardeners taxis decorators careers places to go people to talk to and shopping all costing more than one average undisabled person how does the maths work seriously how does it work the little extra hardly pays a cleaner each week let alone gardeners are you changing pip are u…

As a freelancer with a dodgy arm and leg, I sometimes work on site with clients. I still find it awkward explaining why I need certain things – a proper chair, breaks to stretch, or being able to use voice-to-text. Tech helps a lot, but it doesn’t remove the “conversation” part.

Hi just wondering if anyone has any experience with reporting a change that you're well enough to work and what evidence you will need to supply to prove the change in circumstances. Just asking so they'll be no nasty surprises. Thanks

I need a grant free that I don't re pay bk cos I haven't got fridge freezer big enough for 2 weeks shop my mattress to hard hurts my bk double bed need new trainers and clothes my uc and pip allowances very low carnt afford all my house hold bills and food for 2 weeks struggling alot pls help I have schizophrenia moderate…

I love going swimming as it helps me, with all my muscles and joints as I am a wheelchair user. This is going harder for me to do because I need nappies so I would be looking for swimming nappies for adults

I’m off work just now with cancer. If I apply for new style esa will it affect my wife’s benefit, she’s in a support group contributory ESA changed to new style ESA

Hi! My wife and I are visiting London this April from the US, and the disability community is a big part of our lives at home. Wondering if anyone knows if/how we can be and feel connected to the community in London when we visit for our honeymoon (and we don't mind any tips on navigating wheelchair accessibility in London…