Disability

I don't want this to sound like sour grapes because I was grateful that I was awarded PIP albeit at the standard rate for living and mobility earlier this year. However, since sending through a mandatory appeal (bearing in mind that originally for dailing living I given scores 1's and 2's to a total of 8 and mobilty 10), I…

HI I wondered if anyone can help me please. I will try and keep it short . Back in 2021, I lost my job as a nurse practicioner, due to severe mental health issues. Divorce, Bereavement, losing my house, car, job, home had a great detrimental impact on me. I started to sofa surf around friends and family houses. I then…

Hi everyone, very old soul here, fine vintage of 42 going on 92. Life long veteran of battling both mental and physical health conditions (The Acme Catalogue has proved useless 💣) Orignally from a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, now living in Middle Earth - I’ve yet to bump into the Fellowship. I am of Scottish,…

I thought this would be an interesting topic, With my Mental Health I struggle with my personal care. I am ashamed to admit thy as someone who always takes prides in my appearance, I freely admit that its been an as and when I have the energy jobby. When I came out of the Mental Health Unit in late 2023, I was placed into…

Today we had the answer to whether or not my son was going to be put back on enhanced mobility . They put my appeal letter on the wrong pile! I decided to phone after not hearing anything for five months. it was then that I was told it was on the wrong pile .the argument is because he can walk for upto 200 metres .At the…

My mother has been holding onto my pip payments and I'm only getting what amounts to basic esa

Ciaran Fitzgerald – Playwright -A Fragile Hope. Ciaran Fitzgerald is an RTS Cymru award-winning disabled screenwriter and playwright from Port Talbot. His TV series ‘BWMP’ aired on S4C in 2025 and is the first Welsh-language comedy with a disabled protagonist. Produced by Octagon Content, its pilot won an RTS Cymru Award…

It's devasting to read this article. Why are so many public buildings and public services lacking the essential facilities disabled people require. A Changing Place isn't a luxury, for some it's a necessity. Imagine visiting a hospital or a school or any public space, needing the toilet, but someone says, No, sorry they…

Hi all! I'm trying to write a blog post for the holidays primarily featuring disabled creators, trying to get eyeballs on cool stuff people are doing. But it's damn hard! Invisible or visible disability doesn't matter, I just want to signal-boost the cool stuff people are getting into, and maybe make this holiday season a…

I'm 38, and i'm a mother of one and live with my partner. I joined the online community so I can chat and discuss with other members whose lives are affected with disabilities and be able to learn more.

I have Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (SPD) and I'm currently looking for a full-time job.

Hi I wondered if anyone had any ideas for how to get through a really stressful employment tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. I had been off sick for a few weeks following major surgery and complications when with no warning or anything I got a call terminating my employment. My legal team…

I have just submitted my application for a mobility car. I have added my daughter on the policy as she done majority of the driving for me when I’m unwell. She has a fault claim from June 2023. Is she going to be declined to be insured due to this? Anyone’s experience? The scheme website states that the no fault claims in…

I really need help and insight from people with different disabilities and I have heard this would likely be the best place to ask this. the reason I need help is because I am autistic and I get quite annoyed that every piece of media I see with disabilities tend to be shown to an extreme extent and I wanted to change that…

my son who has just turned 18 has not been out of his room for at least 6 months now. It was his birthday yesterday we had all the family round and he would not come down or even open his cards. Its so upsetting we dont know what to do who to turn to as he refuses any type of intervention. He is diagnosed adhd but has not…

I just wanted to send some great videos ive been watching on neurodiversity and just wanted to share with my neurodiverse and non neurodiverse fellow Scope buddies….💙 And yes, us neurodiverse people are indeed special in our own sparkly way… NOT Broken!!! Sharing is caring 💚🧡💚

Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause – Sara Edwards-Cerebral Palsy Specialist When it comes to women's health, many topics remain shrouded in silence, particularly for those living with disabilities. As someone with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, my journey through gynaecological health has been fraught with…

Hello, I've recently filed a Disability Discrimination claim against my employers with a judge making an order of things which need to be prepared for the next case mgmt hearing in a few months. I was previously advised not to spend any money on this, but given the judges orders, he advised I seek legal advice to avoid…

Essentially, 'Yeah, we're aware you're appealing us rejecting your eligibility for any level of disability benefits, but until the appeal tells us otherwise, we're essentially gonna pretend all's hunky-dory, not a state of limbo which doesn't even touch on your personal life...We don't have diary space for 2 weeks ahead…

To be brutally honest it hasn't. I am suffering from mental health issues and mobility issues due to spinal problems. I have to use a wheelchair to get about because I can barely stand let alone walk. I am totally alone and very isolated. I have no family or friends to ask for help. What can an online community do that…

hello my sisters pip was stopped feb 2025 due to worsening conditions re-assessment. Appeal underway, PIP/DWP offered to re-instate at low level or continue to tribunal. - Declined this offer as she’s entitled to max points for both. Anyone know how long to wait until tribunal? Appeal requested June 2025, DWP offer Sept…

Apologies for the long post but I need to off load as I'm so worried and sad. A little backstory. Diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 3, chemotherapy, surgery and ileostomy, ileostomy reversal. Following stoma reversal little to no bowel control. I had worked for the NHS for 20+ years prior to cancer diagnosis. Was…

From BBC News Leigh Boobyer, West of England and Claire Carter, Gloucestershire A personal trainer (PT) who is the country's strongest disabled woman is calling for more people with disabilities to lift weights to tackle stigmas. Louise Greer, who is a PT in Gloucester, said the assumptions she faced discouraged her when…

hi my husband claimed CA for me as my carer he stopped claiming on 22nd August up till he got his pip at standard rate,and has now applied for new style esa ,he’s been told that because he’s on pips he will go into the support group.I also get pips but enhanced on both, I’m also in the support group. Can claim disability…

Maisy Gallagher-Horwood, aged 21, who lives in Shipton-on-Cherwell has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. For years she has championed disability rights and accessible employment opportunities, Now she’s landed a job with Oxfordshire County Council as its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) media…

my godson had been in college for a year, he had an EHCP, the case officer is nowhere to be seen, the college are saying they don’t have to treat children differently so they are refusing any course based on attendance which, compared to school where he ended up not attending, has been amazing and passed functional skills…

hello! I’m brand new to this so I hope I’m using this correctly lol. I’ve recently been awarded LCWRA and I also get standard daily living PIP. I’m planning to leave my job in November as my mental and physical health have gotten worse and I just can’t cope with working at this moment in time. I’m 31 and still living with…

I'm new here and just finding my way around, but really grateful to have found this space. I was born with a disability and spent a lot of my younger life just trying to blend in — always hiding it, never really talking about it. I’ve always felt like there were others out there who might feel the same — who weren’t ready…

Hi. My name is Tracey and I just wanted to say 'Hi' and introduce myself. I am registered as severely vision impaired and also have a new diagnosis (oh joy!) of Fibromyalgia triggered by Cumulative PTSD. I never even knew that was a thing! I live aboard a narrowboat with my hubby, Tim and our two dogs. My Guide Dog is Loki…

A few days ago, a contact was telling me that she had a free boiler fitted by British gas on the grounds that her late husband was disabled. I assume he received DLA or PIP. Both the husband and wife were retired professional people on, I should think, very good private pensions as well as the State Pension. This is…