Disability

Apologies if there's something about this in a forum already. I didn't find anything in a search. I never want to inadvertently offend anyone but I can't always keep up with changes. When I was working we used to have the latest wording (not just for disabilities) drilled into us and got it wrong at our peril. My Dad said…

I'm not sure what to do. I currently live in a ground floor council flat. I've been here 5 years now, I had to move out my parents as my health had gotten too bad and I could no longer do stairs. My health is only worse now and although my flat is ground floor, it has steps and a slope to access, the shower is in a bath…

I was told after a MR twice two days ago that my MR was unsuccessful and have been awarded nothing. Yesterday I received a text message of DWP stating they want to speak with me regarding claim and scheduled a time for this morning at 9.30am. On the call the woman said we no you spoke with us two days ago but we want to…

From The Better India By Nishtha Kawrani Edited By Vidya Gowri Venkatesh Born with cerebral palsy, Vinayana Khurana overcame immense physical challenges to become a poet, life coach, and guest teacher at Delhi University. Her journey proves that sometimes obstacles can become growth opportunities. Some lives remind us that…

Hi all, I'm new to the panel but not new to PIP and the hoops they make us jump through, unfortunately. I'm 25F and have Fibromyalgia, PCOS and POTs, as well as various mental health conditions. Since my review, PIP decided that I no longer struggle and don't need either element anymore, resulting in me having to give back…

I am currently having a DFG carried out in my Home,however it is being refused to put non slip flooring in the room I spend 99.9% of the time I have already fallen on this flooring that’s normal vinyl on 6th January,which has caused Lymphodema & a lump and I am being investigated on Breast Cancer Pathway 2 week referral, I…

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Hi all. New to the site so hello from me. Im looking to buy a mobility scooter for myself but my searches on facebook etc seem to be full of scams. Id appreciate any advice on used and refurbished scooters. Many thanks.

Hi everyone I am new to Scope and hoping for some support. I am at the end of my tether dealing with my mental health. I have been on LCW for over 6 years due to anxiety, depression and suspected ASD. I struggle with social interaction with strangers and leaving my home alone, but last year I managed to get a small part…

Hi, I had to leave my job in October 2025 due to a chronic health condition and was put on ESA. My UC50 forms have been returned but not had any update as of yet. I received £0 Universal Credit and my appointments have all been over the phone. My circumstances have changed and I had to move in with my parents who are…

Wondering if anyone can help with this. My son's car lease is up next month but motobility are refusing another car. Have raised a dispute with ombudsman last year but still waiting for a case handler to be assigned, he had catastrophic engine failure and the car required a new engine, he had it serviced 8 months before it…

I currently recieve pip and the award ends at the end of this year. I am autistic, have chronic pain and mental health issues. My claim is mainly for my mental health, when I first claimed I couldn’t leave the house now I am beginning to be able to and my condition is improving after support and help. I want to cancel my…

Back in 2024, Scope took part in a study about cerebral palsy (CP) and ableism, alongside Ability First, Cerebral Palsy Australia, Scope Australia, Cerebral Palsy Support Network, CP Achieve, Cerebral Palsy Support Network and Healthy Trajectories. Purpose This study focused on how adults with cerebral palsy successfully…

Hello! I have been on PIP since 2022 for my chronic condition. I was asked last year to complete the PIP forms again and I added that I've been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD too, I've now just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and impinged hips which have been agony. My Mum said they won't take my ADHD and OCD seriously…

I have not been able to find any virtual support assistant that charges less than £25 per hour. Does anyone have experience of challenging the £17 rate through reconsideration?

my usual pip payment wasn't paid to me today after I received a DWP text saying they have reached a decision on my pip renewal claim. It said I should hear in 2 weeks. Should I be worried????

I was paid £1300 backdated Carers Allowance which was in turn deducted from our UC award accordingly, and new payment statements were produced to reflect the monthly deduction for the awarded Carers Allowance. However, I only checked the amended statements AFTER I panicked when reading "overpayment" and sent back £1000 of…

Hello, We’re a group of disabled and supporters of disabled people who are bringing gaming companies to account for their inequalities towards making their games available to play for all. For example driving games not being controlled by a steering wheel but instead by a controller which those with cerebral palsy has…

Can anyone help please? I currently claim ESA support group and doing permitted work. However my health/pain has become worse that I feel I may need to give up my little job which is only 4 hrs per week over 2 days I'm struggling with the pain and it's making me worse now, so if I tell ESA I can no longer get continue my…

Hi, i apologise for the rambling that may follow but i need immediate urgent help. I received an email saying i needed to log into my UC journal to read a message and provide some information. I couldn't do this as my phone number has changed. I contacted UC to find out what they needed and to get my phone number changed.…

Struggled all my life and I'm tired.

I am my daughter's appointee. She has mental health issues and some physical disabilities. She can manage at times but also needs support with dealing with things like benefits. She wants to get a motability car. Am i responsible for the car legally as her appointee? Has anyone else been in a similare situation and how did…

HiHi, I'm hoping somebody can help me back. In August 2020, when COVID was upon us, I was receiving my disability person independent payment and my working and child tax credits, and then the company I work for closed down. I was only working 16 hours this change its circumstance. Let me to make a claim of universal…

Just got my text saying ive been awarded pip dont know how much yet but its taken 31 WEEKS so my back pay will be a few quid on the lowest award

hi all I love with chronic health conditions and receive LCWRA and pip . I have been working 1.5 days a week but can’t do this anymore. Will my LCWRA / uc payments go up at all ? many thanks

I am in the Support Group since 2011 with ongoing contributory ESA claim. I have not had a WCA since the original claim was accepted or any other contact from DWP other than an annual increase letter. Today I received a P45 which implies my claim has ended as it gives last date of claim as 8 January. I have not had any…

Hi everyone, just joined,any info or knowledge of my situation please ,my wife aged 75 died 1 week before christmas she was getting pip higher rate,I have been getting AA for 3 years age 70 , I have been disabled for 10 years but did not claim pip as my wife did ,but cannot now claim pip as I am over pension age , was not…

Just joined, so wanted to say hello and a bit about why. I have a 25 year old daughter with severe learning difficulties (she’s non verbal) and has some physical issues. She recently went into supported living during the week, home at weekends. I am now trying to prepare for her future for when I’m no longer around. I’ve…

I recently experienced an epileptic seizure and, as a result, I am unable to drive for a year. This will significantly affect my work as a window cleaner, as driving is a big part of the business. I now need to employ someone to work with me and transition from a one-person system to a two-person system. Does anyone know…

my daughter turned 18 in December and she’s still doing her a-levels she finishes in June this year . I get pip and also UC , child element , child benefit and transitional protection because I moved over from esa . My daughter might go to university in September but she will still be living at home or she might start an…