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One handed dog harness
Hi Does anyone know of any good dog harnesses that can be put on with only one hand but are still secure enough that a small dog can’t wiggle out of them?
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Hi, my name is caroleburridge! I am trying to apply for a dropped curb to a livewest property...
hi, I am trying to apply for a dropped curb to a livewest property. I have had permission to do so but am struggling to get the money together to make it happen. Does anyone know if there are grants to help and how I go about getting it? Thanks
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at the…
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Help please
I have an ovarian cyst/endometriosis and being assessed for autism in a couple of months requested by my dr. I was awarded lcwra in 2023. Will calling to ask when I will be re-assessed trigger a reassessment? As I’m worried about all the changes lately and really not well physically & mentally at the moment. My dr thinks I…
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Guide: How to make PIP contact you with email only - no letters, no calls, no face-to-face
I have just successfully got the DWP to promise that they will contact me by email only. That means no letters, no phonecalls, and no face-to-face assessments. If your disabilities mean that you can't take phonecalls or have any other difficulties with the communication PIP usually uses, email the address…
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Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, 2025
I am considering attending 'Motability Scheme Live' in May 2025. I am particularly interested in learning more about vehicles and adaptions available to disabled drivers. I am hoping to find out more about drive from WAV's. Has anyone been to these events in the past - they were known as 'The Big Event' and 'One Big Day' -…
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Hello, can I have a reasonable adjustment of just letting my work coach know of updates via text?
Hello there, I've had an adjustment of phone calls at the moment made, but has anyone known if Universal Credit will made adjustments so that updates to the work coach can be done via text on the journal instead of phone appointments that are mandatory? I have ASD, and I'm finding anymore pressure right now from the work…
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Reasonable adjustments
I am wanting to apply for reasonable adjustments at work, but I have had one this year for needing Thursdays off to attend my Autism Psychoeducation classes. My employer says I am only allowed two adjustments per year. Is this correct?
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Hotels or Holiday Lets with Electric bed and wetroom
Hi, my name is Kathy, and I am looking for a hotels or holiday lets within the UK that have an electric bed and wetroom. Previously have holidayed in The Netherlands and found a great hotel there, however would like to try the UK this time.
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Grocery Home Delivery When Can't Make it to the Door
Hello, does anyone know of a grocery delivery service that will leave the groceries in a safe space rather than requiring a signature? My brother is not able to get to the door, and therefore cannot sign for the delivery. Thank you for any guidance.
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Astigmatism and Exophoria(muscle control issues)-Reporting to DVLA
Hi Scope MODS and experts, I have been holding back on posting about this for a while, but I feel compelled to ask after seeing a few things in the news. I have been unable to find any specific advice or policies on the DVLA website. I drive, albeit now for very short distances, mainly due to my fatigue. I have had some…
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Teen who beat the online bullies with Zach's Law. On mission to improve wheelchair access
A great story during Cerebral Palsy Awareness month and to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy. A teen is on a mission to improve wheelchair access after seeing success of law against online bulling. Zac Eagling, from from Liversedge, West Yorkshire, has cerebral palsy following a brain injury at birth but that has not…
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Finding the right car for a disabled driver.
Hello, I am exploring the option of purchasing my own car however, the more I look the more confused I become. And the prices! I cannot afford to get a Motability car. Does anyone know of any support available that can help identify the type of vehicle and adaptions one might require, and how to source it? - Google does…
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Fear of the unknown
Hello everyone. Quite a long post so apologies in advance. Am currently working but suffer with several MH issues since 2017. Been off work several times due to this. Been working from home since start lockdown. MH took a nosedive and now I don't socialise or go out without a family member. Just returned to work after…
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Hello, my name is Kidmumbles!
I am recovering fromfrom a total pelvic exenteration, and colostomy and urostomy bags. Need walking aids, crutches or stick, and I can walk 3-5 km total in a day but can’t stand for too long. I’m interested in European city breaks, where everything is central and flattish. Also a Nile cruise but would prefer the smaller…
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Hi, my name is Bznkzy! Telephone consultation with PIP but unable to speak on the phone
hi I’ve got a telephone consultation with pip on the 10th of march now I am not able to speak on the phone I get distressed anxious and confused when asked even the simplest of things my memory is deteriorating due to 10+ years of prescription drug abuse I have ADHD Anxiety dyslexia I have physical problems including…
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Accessibility at festivals research
Hello all. I am a Student at the University of Northampton and, as part of my final year dissertation project, I am conducting some research into accessibility at festivals and outdoor events for people with disabilities, specifically impacting mobility. This topic is important to me because, firstly, I am an avid…
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Legal Rights
Can you please advice as I have bee offered a Permanent job as a Reception with NHS. But I had a very bad fall whilst on holiday in Kenya in December 2024 and fractured my lower back and I was meant to start my job on 3rd March 2025. what if I struggle to do my job please advise Hello my name is Shruti I am 59 years of age…
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Dressing stick
I struggle to dress upper body getting a ot assessment soon can anyone tell me if can get a dressing stick and help on how to use it from a ot?
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Lift broken since I moved in 4 month ago…
Hi! I moved into my new apartment 1st Oct 24, I viewed the property on four separate occasions and was very pleased with the decor, lighting, basic layout, etc. However, I only viewed the second floor so two flights of stairs wasn’t horrendously painful- I suffer from bilateral disc herniation and sciatica so stairs are…
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Can Scottish Power really do this!?
hi, I am in a lot of debt with Scottish Power but have an agreed amount that is usually taken by direct debit each month of £120. All his been fine until today they have gone into my account and tried taking out £807 and as my UC was paid into my account today Scottish Power have taken this and left my account sitting at…
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Home Essentials and Grants
Hia, Is there anywhere to get help with white goods floor coverings and a new orthopaedics mattress or some kind of Grant if you are not part of a charity group or some be kind of organisation?? I’ve been trying my best to find something myself with no luck at all and I’m already struggling with my mental and physical…
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Exciting Event with Cerebra and Pedal Power in Cardiff
You’re invited to an exciting day of fun, community, and celebration at the Relay Your Way launch event being held at Pedal Power in Cardiff on Saturday 8th March. This free, family-friendly event marks the official public announcement of Relay Your Way. Created by the national children's charity, Cerebra, Relay Your Way…
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Exciting Launch Event with Cerebra and Pedal Power
You’re invited to an exciting day of fun, community, and celebration at the Relay Your Way launch event being held at Pedal Power in Cardiff on Saturday 8th March. This free, family-friendly event marks the official public announcement of Relay Your Way. Created by the national children's charity, Cerebra, Relay Your Way…
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Help us make the outdoors more accessible
We’re researching the biggest barriers disabled people face when accessing outdoor activities like hiking, rowing, and cycling. This is part of a project to help a business develop solutions that improve accessibility. What challenges have you encountered? Whether it’s a lack of adaptive equipment, inaccessible paths, or…
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Requested reasonable adjustment - got discharged.
Hi all, Two questions for you. One - Has anyone ever been discharged from an NHS service, simply for asking for a reasonable adjustment? If so, what was your experience and did you manage to sort it out/get the treatment you needed. Two - Can anyone who's had to challenge the failure to provide a reasonable adjustment tell…
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Augmented Assistance Technology. Question and Answer session with Michael Cash from Voiceitt.
Michael Cash-Voiceitt. Question one: Hi Michael, Welcome to Scope’s online community. We’re here today discussing Augmented Assistive Communication (AAC), particularly your company Voiceitt. Before we get into the details, tell me about yourself and your background. Answer: From a young age my parents noticed I wasn’t…
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The Problem with Accessible Toilets
Good afternoon! A few years ago, when I first started using a wheelchair, I had a frightening experience when using an accessible loo. I got stuck and needed to pull the emergency pull-cord, which ended up being faulty. I was found on the floor six hours later! I now work for BBC Wales and want to highlight the problem…
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Hi, my name is Issy12345! I am disabled and almost 80. Where I live there is a problem with parking
Hello. I am disabled and almost 80. Where I live there is a problem with parking, I have a blue badge but I need flintshire council to paint a disability bay. My spinal cord is compressed and I can't carry shopping. Can you help please.
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Disabled needs a garden path
I am a amputee (left leg above knee) and wheelchair bound, I love my garden and even came 3rd in the Headland Garden Competition. Now I cannot even get along my garden as I need a path fitted. I tried the Council and 13 but got nowhere. I am now starting to get very depressed watching my garden get no attention by me. All…
