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Unsure if its the time to get a mobility scooter
Hi everyone sorry if this is the wrong page for the this but I would like peoples views on something. As the title says I'm uncertain about if now is the right time to get a mobility scooter for myself. For some background I'm male 45 with fibromyalgia, possible EDS, BPPV and numerous stomach issues and have daily…
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Inster 2 adaptation - has anyone else had extended seat runners fitted?
I recently discovered that there is an adaptation that can be done to my prospective new car that will massively increase the leg room, viz. an extended seat runner. I am 6ft4 with long legs and the inster ticks most of my boxes except it is an "ok" fit, not perfect. Legs are a bit bunched up and because of the short space…
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Playday 2025🤸♀️😄
Yesterday was Playday which is the UK’s annual celebration of the importance of play in children and young people’s lives. This year’s theme focused on the need for better quality play spaces that support happiness, health and belonging. It’s so important there is more accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces where all…
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🌳Summer Holiday Support - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🌳
Part One An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three -Maintaining Routine in the Summer Holidays Finding fun, inclusive and accessible days out can be a challenge but there does seem to be an increasing number of places that are becoming more accessible and inclusive for disabled children and their…
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Getting help with reasonable adjustments case?
Just joined today Does anyone know of free lawyers who can assist in reasonable adjustments case or point me in another direction Thanks
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Anniversary of Stoke Mandeville Games-Paralympic Movement. Disability Pride 2025
The Paralympic movement at Stoke Mandeville is celebrating its 77th anniversary today. The first Stoke Mandeville Games were held on July 29, 1948. These games, organized by Ludwig Guttman are recognized as the precursor to the modern Paralympic Games. The anniversary will be marked by various events, including…
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The world of inaccessible footwear
This month, for our CP Network theme was fashion. We discussed the difficulty of footwear and cerebral palsy. Samantha Sekirsky joined us. She is studying a master’s in Strategic Fashion Marketing. If you wear Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFOs), Knee Ankle Foot Orthotics (KAFOs), or are generally unsteady on your feet! You know…
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Disappointing Discrimination in the oddest places
Apologies if I’m sharing this in the wrong category. I just wanted to share my experience and concerns about how discrimination can occur in the community. My husband and I have stayed at a nice hotel a few times over the years and when I saw a post from them on Facebook asking people to vote for them for Independent Hotel…
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Seeking Advice for Disability Discrimination at Chessington World of Adventures
Hi, Can anyone help. I'm seeking advice on pursuing a disability discrimination case against Chessington World of Adventures/Merlin Entertainments. As an amputee (left leg) holding a valid Ride Access Pass (RAP), I was subjected to discriminatory treatment. Approaching the accessible entrance for the Croc Drop ride (where…
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An "is this acceptable" question
Firstly, apologies because all I feel like I do on here is ask awkward questions! Your advice is so valuable though! So I have a grievance regarding a number of things, some disability related, we are coming up to 4 months since I raised it with no resolution (I have now informed ACAS, so that is in progress. Today, from…
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Participants needed!
Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives.
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Can I get a dropped curb for free?
Hi my name is Diane. I do not have a dropped curb. I have a mobility car as I don’t walk very well. Would I be able to get a dropped curb and driveway to my door for free. If not then how much would the cost be DIANE H
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I need a little favour
and it won’t cost you anything…. well maybe 30 seconds. Please take a moment to support my cousin who has CP. On 12 June, my disabled cousin was denied boarding by British Airways staff in Cairo. His sister was told it was because “last time it took half an hour to board him” on a previous flight. Just too inconvenient.…
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Does anyone have advice for wheelchair user in a kitchen?
We are a Community Cafe in Cornwall that is volunteer led and aims to be inclusive in all things. We've taken on a young volunteer (17yrs) who loves baking who really wants to volunteer her time to bake cakes etc in the kitchen. The cafe itself is accessible, and there is space enough for her to navigate the kitchen but…
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Terminal Illness. what extra benefits can be claimed
Hi Everyone, my name is Roy, i am new here, and just recently have encountered some serious problems, I have prostate cancer that has spread to the bones and is pretty much all over my body, so i have been told by my oncologist that it is terminal and i will die from the cancer. On a recent discussion with adult social…
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Levelling the field for disabilities at Glastonbury
Emma Hallett BBC News, Glastonbury Festival A drum and bass DJ who will play one of the very last sets of Glastonbury Festival 2025 has said he was left "speechless" after being asked to perform. Karl Flood - who goes by the name DJ Flood - uses a wheelchair and is being featured as part of Glastonbury's accessibility…
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Work Place Help
I work in an office / warehouse environment somewhere that isn't accessible to the public. Although we do have disabled toilets, I have raised "official" concerns with my H+S department where they were dismissed. The two main areas that are of concern and i realise that they may sound cliche, but its the red pull cord and…
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Help with disability aids
Hi, sorry if this is the wrong category I'm very new here (made an account only a few minutes ago) I've gotten a diagnosis last year and have only just warmed to the idea of using an aid, I feel a bit anxious about it and worried people in my life will think I'm exaggerating. I ideally need a cane or a wheelchair but I'm…
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Participants needed!
Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives. Thank you for your…
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mcdonalds
A McDonalds restaurant(Arndale centre at Durham) has changed its 4 disabled spaces into spaces for drive through customers who are awaiting their meal. I have tried three time to get access to the disabled parking spaces (as a wheelchair user) i cannot get access. their was an empty space but as I went to drive in I was…
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AAC Support
Following on from our Network CP meeting in June, we wanted to provide some support for our AAC users. Lucy met Dominic, a 1Voice trustee at a networking event . She wanted to highlight the brilliant work they do. 1Voice is a volunteer, and user led organisation that supports adults, children, and their families who use…
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'I've been threatened over my Please Offer Me A Seat badge'
From BBC News Londoners living with disabilities and chronic health conditions say they have struggled to use a Transport for London (TfL) scheme while travelling, with one even threatened by another passenger. The "Please Offer Me A Seat" badge and card scheme, which marks its eighth anniversary this month, is designed to…
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Driving & Physically Disabled
Hi, I was hoping to find some advice on accessing driving while disabled. I'm looking for a driving school to learn to drive in Preston area, with possible assistance with learning devices or just understanding. I have Arthritis across my whole body so my mobility is limited and have weakness and pain in my hands & legs,…
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'Loss of support' for disabled university students
From BBC News Disabled students at the University of Derby are calling for more specialist support to be available during their studies, claiming the university made changes to its disability support. A group called the Independent Disabled Students Network (IDSN), which was formed to challenge decisions made by the…
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Hi, my name is Benjaminyellow! Can anyone advise: I am on UC and took my workplace pension ...
Hello Can anyone advise: I am on UC and took my workplace pension to pay for adapting my house due to my disability.. The tax office knew about this and that I was on UC and said the DWP would find out and inform you what to do.. this never happened Am I in trouble with DWP now
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Urgent responses needed Consultation on Autism 2009 Act
Apologies but I only just found this and it closes tomorrow so please if you can respond as the government need to know that the 2009 act hasn't done anything but put more duties on disabled people to educate the ignorant! With no watchdog or complaint process for us to whistle blow people who break the law and no…
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Taxis & occupied active wheelchair questions
i am going to need a wav uber or black taxi for work as am transitioning to a wheelchair. I have access to work & am applying for a taxi card for journeys that are not work related. My wheelchair will be an active one with powerwheels. My question is am I going to need a headrest or are taxi drivers normally ok with you…
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Living alone
Hey, I think I realised something about myself. I can only be happy when living alone. But I have a boyfriend, we tried the whole living together arrangement, and I found it hard. Were both autistic and both like things a certain way. I plan to get a job and live on my own. And for us to be together but to live separately,…
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Network CP Leeds Meet up!
On Monday 19 May we had our first Scope CP Network meet up at the Scope Leeds Hub. We organised this in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK (CPAAUK). We had a great time getting to know each other over a biscuit and a brew. We discussed our commonalities; the difficulty in getting healthcare, startle reflex,…
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Artist wins award for exhibition exploring disability
From BBC News by Rachel Russell An exhibition that explored an artist's life as a disabled person has won an award. Jason Wilsher-Mills' work, Are We there Yet?, won the Museum and Heritage Awards' Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year. It attracted more than 51,000 visitors when it was on display at Ferens Art…
