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Adoption application
My wife and I are beginning to look into adoption, but I’m feeling anxious that my disability might affect our chances. I have hEDS, POTS, and IIH, and I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user. We’re planning to go through our local authority (Southwest), and I’d love to connect with anyone who has been through this process as a…
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My carer needs help
I am disabled and my carer is my husband full time at home and he hurt his back last week and has been told to rest and not do heavy lifting but there's stuff he can't do with my care and every day tasks . what Help is available? East london Newham?
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Student survey on Walking and Mobility Aids
hey all, I’m doing some research on walking and mobility aids, and how people choose and interact with them, so I’ve gotten permission to share a survey and I’m hoping some of you might be interested, bare in mind you must be over 18 to be involved Just follow this google forms link https://forms.gle/nBu4rBJHQ6sAhMGN7
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Life of Pippa - a Disabled Media Influencer
As we gear up for the Scope Awards, I wanted to highlight a person who I feel helps educate their audience on how their life is affected by their disability. Pippa developed ME/CFS when she was a teenager and now she writes, blogs, and speaks about her disability. She talks about her ambitions and how she can chase them in…
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Hi, my name is Daffodil94!
I’ve just discovered Scope and am looking forward to exchanging information and ideas with you all. I'm a 71 year old Mum, grandma and friend to disabled members of my family and community. I also have my lovely cat Nova who is 3.
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Travel insurance
Hi folks, I’m new here. I am travelling abroad for the first time since I became ill. I was wondering if anyone can recommend good travel insurers?
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Wheelchair advice
Hi, I got a bit of an annoying problem. I need a powered wheelchair but I'm finding it very difficult to find one because of my height. I've looked it up and you need to measure from knee to floor for the seat height. My measurement is only 40cm. The chairs are 50-52cm. Which would mean I can't even reach the footrest. I…
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Personal wheelchair budget
Hi everyone. Today I received my personal wheelchair budget quote and I am really disappointed. They have quoted me 24% of the cost of the chair they are recommending. Is this normal? I have no chance of affording the chair I was hoping for now.
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Help. Disabled son and struggled with finding home for him.
Hi! I really hope someone could help in some way or point us to what to do next as we are absolutely exhausted. My partner (we don't live together) she's currently living in 2bed home with her 3 sons (disabled 24 yo, 15yo and 11yo). Due to lack of space and home being unsuitable for her disabled son K. He does need her…
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PIP Review and Motobility
hi this is my first post so hopefully it’s in the right place! I’ve been on PIP & ESA since I broke my spine in 2016 I’m a permanent electric wheelchair user due to limited mobility, which has also brought about the discovery of quite a few conditions and unavoidable diseases, chronic pain + loosing my career, home,…
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Amputee with impairment to "good" leg
I had a below knee amputation to my left leg last year in unplanned emergency surgery following SEPSIS. I already had Osteoarthritis in the right knee, and it is completely unable to take my weight standing. Therefore, the prosthetics team said I was not a candidate for an artifical limb until the knee was repaired.... so…
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NHS wheelchair provision/repair proposed documentary
Hi Everyone, I'm doing research for a proposed TV documentary about the problems with NHS wheelchair provision and repairs. I'm looking for people to contact me with their experiences, whether for a manual or power chair. I too am battling to get a replacement wheelchair for my brother whilst his existing chair is unsafe…
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Feedback Needed: One-Handed Foldable Wheelchair Backrest Design
Hi everyone! I'm exploring the idea of a one-handed forward-folding wheelchair backrest. Would you find this feature useful? If so, do you have any specific folding designs or mechanisms in mind that you think would work well? e.g., strap you pull or knob you turn to unlock and push forward. Your feedback would be greatly…
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Private Occupational Therapy Housing Assessment?
I have applied to get on the housing register for an adapted council property. Been waiting for my application to be approved (just to get onto the register to be able to bid) for 6 months. They now say I need an OT Housing Assessment and Report and it could be up to a year to have that done. Has anyone used a private OT…
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Hi, my name is WheelchairCrisis!
Hi Everyone, Having been doing battle with AJM Healthcare and Millbrook before them over wheelchair provision for my brother I am researching the extent of the current crisis for a potential TV or Radio documentary and would welcome anyone with similar stories to get in touch.
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Blue badge assessment
Hiya, I have my blue badge assessment today and I don't know what would be better to bring; my rollator or my wheelchair. Does anyone have any advice?
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Blue badge assessment
Hiya, I have my blue badge assessment today and I don't know what would be better to bring; my rollator or my wheelchair. Does anyone have any advice?
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Automated front door for disabled access
Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating my Mum’s house for her so that she can continue living there with her limited mobility. She can move around inside with the aid of a rollator but needs her mobility scooter for venturing outside and to the shops. I’m currently looking for a way to automate the opening, closing and…
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Wheelchair, accessible, local meetups
Hey there, im new to this group. I was wondering if anyone knows of any local groups or ways I can find to meet up with other wheelchair users. I'm new to wheelchair life and was hoping to make some new mates who have similar life experiences and even tips to share. Would be great to see more people like myself as I feel…
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Wheelchair accessories?
Hi everybody! I tried to see if this could be posted under “Wheelchair” but I think that might be just a tag rather than a category. Anyhow, I purchased the KWK D09 and electric wheelchair and was wondering if anyone has purchased accessories for it. If so, what was your experience? I’m a tall person and feel like the…
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Hotel accessibility research - survey + report
Hi, my name is zelda_wheelz!I am disabled and neurodivergent. Having had a number of subpar access experiences in various hotels throughout my lifetime and now having worked in a global hotel company for some time, I have taken it upon myself to explore ways that hotels could better serve our collective and individual…
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Advice on decorating new wheelchair
Hiya I got a new wheelchair the other day (attendant propelled NHS one) and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to make it feel like me? It's not a mobility aid that I will be using the most but when I do need it I'd like for it to feel more like me ya know. So if anyone has any advice on how to make it more…
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How to decorate my wheelchair
Hiya I recently got my first wheelchair (it's a attendant propelled NHS one) and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for how to decorate it and make it more comfortable ready for my holiday up in Wales in a few weeks. This wheelchair isn't one I'll be in a huge amount but shall be used on days when my energy is…
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Buying a house as a wheelchair user
Hi, I’m wanting to move out of my parent’s house to get more independence. I’ve tried to get on the council waiting list for homes but I’m not eligible as I’ve only been living in the area for nearly a year. I now am thinking of just buying a place without council help, however this would involve my parents having to pay…
