Disability

Yay! Season 2 of this brilliant comedy about a tetraplegic artist and her PA/friend. (uncivil language!)

https://www.colostomyuk.org/morrisons-stoma-friendly-toilets Hopefully others will follow.

Living with both cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy can require a significant, often invisible, effort to maintain a social life. The combined challenges of physical limitations, chronic fatigue, the unpredictable nature of seizures, and medication side effects can make showing up socially feel like more than a 100% effort.…

Hi, this is probably a stupid question, but here goes, Right now as someone 35 years old with UC (LCWRA) and enhanced rate of PIP, I get the housing element of UC up to the 1 bedroom LHA rate. Soon though I'm going to be moving into what is at least semi-shared accommodation: I have my own room and my own bathroom, but…

hi hope someone can help me and my family. i am nearly 19 with cp learning difficulties my mum is 47 also ill she has ccopd arthrtis through her body diabbities and mental health then there is my dad he is 44 and the family carer. also i have aq 16 year old brother who has problems but we dont know what they are we just…

Hi all This is my first post here. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I get taxis funded to university through DSA. Last month, I had an incident where the taxi driver told me he was not informed that I had a manual wheelchair (Quickie Life R), and was very distressed when I said I would need help…

Morning All, Is anyone else finding it nearly impossible to even achieve an interview in this job market knowing full well that you are more than capable for the role. I even apply under the Disability Schemes available and I am getting no where. Incredibly frustrating

Joy isn't an emotion; it is a choice to rejoice even in the valleys Hi, my name is Agnes! The above quote is born out of my lived experiences—overcoming challenges and fighting battles. I believe I was created on purpose, for a purpose. Although having a disability or condition isn't a walk in the park. It can be…

Hi there nice to chat to you have a nice weekend lots to do in Yorkshire long coastline nice pub lunches , Pauline and grown up family here 😊 plenty of time to pass how about you're travels and hobbies 😁 Cheers healthy living good ideas 💡 💞

hi my son has ASD, non verbal aged 5. Was due to start school sept 25 but due to no EHCP he stayed in nursery till he turned 5 in December. He now has his EHCP waiting to go to panel for a place at a special school. In the meantime they want me to send him to mainstream (this isn’t suitable and I am fighting this) but in…

Hi . So i put a claim in for pip . Im diagnosed c-ptsd and endometriosis. Im currently on week 8 of having the text "a health professional is looking at your claim " so my question is im starting to really worry now about the assessment my psychiatrist said this ( has a history of severe, prolonged trauma. This has…

It used to cost me £10 per week to put fuel into my car to visit my Daughter and Grandchildren in the next village (rough terrain and poor mobility means walking isn't an option sadly). Now it takes over an hour to get there and £7 per visit on public transport which has made seeing my family more than once a month…

Hi, I have anxiety and depression plus COPD. I have to use a walking stick when out due to breathlessness. I am currently receiving enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility on PIP. The problem I have is that my award is only 4 points for mobility ( I put the wrong walking distance down on the form). I have 10 points for…

I’m applying for a IVA but also in the middle of going to tribunal for my PIP. I’ve been told that if I am awarded the higher PIP I’d get a back payment and that this might be awarded but taken by the IVA, is that true?

My name is Mary Jane, and I am reaching out to my community for help to gain more independence. Currently, I am very restricted because my PA can only take me 10 meters from my house, which means I can only do things in my immediate area and cannot go to town or visit fun places. My PA and I have already tried calling for…

Can mother appointee use pip of 16 years old for utility bills shopping and household item as best intrest as he is living in family home, or does it have to be a certain percentage we can use??

I attended the Disability Sports Wales Insport event at Cwmbran Stadium in Torfaen, Wales, on Friday, 20 February 2026. It was a great opportunity to try several sports in one space. There was boccia, golf, table tennis and boxing. But the sports attracting the most interest were wheelchair rugby and curling. Attendees…

Mental health issues

Hi after my psych report I asked the gp if he could update my health notes to complex ptsd and not depression or anxiety so I am clear where I am in my journey . To be fair the depression and anxiety part of the report was fluffy but said I didn't display signs and was upbeat and positive . My gp has messaged me to say he…

Samantha Maxwell-Interview with Sara Edwards, Cerebral Palsy Specialist. Samantha Maxwell from Wrexham has cerebral palsy and is the author of CP Isn’t Me and Disabling Ableism. Samantha's third book, Silenced, was published in September 2025. It takes a deeper look into the relationship between disability and mental…

I would like to ask for advice on behalf of a friend. My friend is a vulnerable woman with learning difficulties, but is able to live independently. She has been divorced from her abusive ex husband for many years. She has 2 adult daughters, also with learning difficulties, who were being cared for by her ex husband. Until…

Hi All, Happy New Year! I've just received my PIP Review paperwork - my award ends in September. I can clearly see that we get approximately 8 very short lines (half of A4) to answer questions (some less). I would rather put please see attached and attach A4 sheets for each question. Is this common? Would one be penalised…

hello just wondering if anyone can help, I had my pip assessment 3 weeks ago and it’s still with audit my only question is the assessor said he would send it to audit then gets sent to dwp? But I thought these were random checks? So how would he know if mine was going to audit?

Hello All, I need some help and support. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthuritis in my shoulder which is currently affecting my mobility. I'm under the Orthopedic surgeons and also Physio to help me get movement back. I have to travel by train for 45 mins each way whilst carry my equipment which I'm unable todo…

I was recently homeless and my disability was constantly disregarded.The OT assessment didn't come through and without a voice to represent me my medical evidence and my voice was ignored.I went from one unsuitable accommodation to another both poor accessibility and standard of living .Eventually I had to accept a…

Hello, Could I ask advise please. My partner and I want to get married to make that ultimate commitment to eachother but we don’t want to live together. We both in our mid 50s and settled in separate home lives and want this to continue. My partner lives alone 20 miles away and I live with my adult daughter who helps me…

I'm starting project asking members to join make connections to find people are willing to work together on road map to build own goals. where my own is personal goal to build local facility online platform where are represented as real people who willing join your long goals just getting house and supported care for…

has anyone ever had dwp call them after a unsuccessful MR stating they would go back over it and need GP details to contact them? Any advice

I receive UC each month and am unable to work due to disability My son has recently became my registered carer after my husband passed away so he receives carers allowance payments Will this affect my UC payments ?