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Feedback on being an advocate
Have you been an advocate for a disabled friend or family member? Or has a disabled friend or family member asked you to be an advocate and you’re not sure if it is something you want to do? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website and would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email…
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National Walk Your Dog Month
My dog was absolutely thrilled when he found out about this month! He is 11 and a half now but he still loves going for a walk. My favourite place to take him for a walk is a lake that is nestled between the mountains in the next town over. My dog isn’t bothered where he goes though, as long as he gets to sniff absolutely…
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Wobbling Through 2024: The Positive Stories
The new year comes with new reflection and solitude. I want to highlight some positives within the cerebral palsy community in 2024. Having worked in my role for 2 months, it is easy to get fixated on the challenges and barriers people with CP face. The individual and institutional apathy we see daily. This is a reminder…
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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Feedback on information about mortgages and benefits
Do you claim benefits and want to find out if you can get a mortgage? Or do you already have a mortgage and want to find out if receiving benefits will affect your renewal? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website and would love to hear from you. If you'd be willing to help, please email…
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PIP decision explanation/Mandatory Reconsideration Notice
Hi folks I have MS and have been awarded basic rate mobility scoring 10/12 points for moving around. I have not received enough points for daily living as I only received 6 points. I thought I had described my difficulties much better but obviously not. Any advice appreciated. Do I ring and ask for a full report? Can I ask…
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Rent Help On Uc!
Hello everyone good evening I wonder if someone could help me with a question ive got. Myself and my family are looking to rent a property but my dad wants to pay our rent. Me and my mum are on universal credit but my dad works full time and has lots of savings. My parents are divorced and my dad won't be living with…
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Decision maker phone call after mandatory reconsideration request
Hi, I'm just looking for abit of help I recieved a random call yesterday from the mandatory reconsideration decision maker for my pip claim which I wasn't expecting at all after I had already recieved a letter to say they had everything they needed to make a decision. When I spoke to the decision maker she asked me if I'd…
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Hi, my name is trudywatson17!
hi everyone & good evening
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A to z of food
lets play A to Z of food A Apple
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A to Z of clothes
Ankle socks
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Hi, my name is jessica
What do I do if my autistic son refuses to leave the house all of a sudden
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lcwra
hi a recive lcwra às part of payment from u c . I àlso work .a started working more hours but did not imform u c that i had what will they do i have a reveiw 2 weeks my head is a mess
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Deciding not to move to uc
If a person in receipt of esa cb with ir top up does not want to move to uc can they just return the migration notice stating they don't want to claim? Also when would their income related esa stop and would their contribution based esa change to new style esa at this point or change at a later date?
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Housing benefits help
First time posting my daughter wants her own house and to live independently she gets dla and pip will she get help with rent can she get housing benefits ?
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Cars with boots that take a folded manual chair
Hello Any recommendations for medium-sized cars that would take a folded manual chair standing up in the boot, and a bit of luggage as well? Models that have been around for say, ten years as I need a second-hand one under £6,000. I have a Vauxhall Meriva 2004 and an old-style hoist that's been in all my cars since the…
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A to Z of drinks
It can be anything alcoholic hot or cold drinks Apple juice
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Question of mobility
How do people with a lack of mobility and no support network, physically get to medical appointments at GP Surgeries and Hospital ?
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The five letter game
So here's a new fun game for you all to try out. I've picked five letters. The next person has to make a sentence using just the five letters. Like this... T C B G F Next person replies with something like "This Could Be Great Fun" Then they leave another five letters. Got it? The first five letters are... W Y I M K
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Hi, my name is marky73!
hi all need some help here been getting limited capicity for work qnd still working because of my health condition a started doing more hours a while ago should i have Reported this .a disnt because they just took more money off my payment help
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Worried about Biographical appointment
Hi there, I have had a migration notice telling me that I need to apply for Universal Credit. I have been in the Support Group and was told that I will not need to be assessed and will be moved to the LCWRA group. Does this mean that I will not need to go to the job centre? And can I sign my claimant agreement without…
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A - Z professions game
Improved game as the last one ended up with all the same letters Name a profession starting with the next letter of the alphabet to the one before I’ll start with Accountant
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A to Z to tv
lets have a game A to Z to tv old new just A to Z to tv a Angels,,,,,,,,,,,
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Being ill and alone
I'm just slowly starting to recover from what I think has to be my worst bout of illness in my whole life, sorry to sound all grim but I genuinely thought I was going to die I've been so ill and weak, could barely breathe and just sleeping nonstop What do others who live alone do when they're unwell? I kept picturing my…
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Married life
I wonder what's it's like being married?
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Name an animal using the last letter of the previous post
Since the other thread about food and drink is doing so well, here is another one! All you have to do is name an animal which starts with the last letter of the previous post. For example: * Person 1- Cat (ends with T) * Person 2- Tortoise (ends with E) * Person 3- Elephant (ends with T) I'll start. Dog!
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LCWRA, UC and new style ESA
Hello, I have read a few threads on this forum and discussed with @poppy123456 about the above benefits but need some clarification regards our situation. As a couple we receive UC with one after migration from WTC and one carers element (my wife cares for me), I have just been awarded LCWRA last month and we both get PIP…
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My working hours keep getting Brought up because of my conditions
Hello everyone! Before I start, I just want to say I absolutley love my career! I work 37hours a week Mon-Fri I was awarded pip last November even as a full-time worker, and at no point in the 12months I have been in this job have I ever mentioned I struggle working full-time and never even mentioned going part-time. So…
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Pip assessment report doesn't give indication on whether I will receive pip
So I had pip back in 2019 for 2 years but couldn't reapply at the time because my mental health was awful. I recently reapplied. Had a video call assessment and then a text from DWP to say they'd received the written report. I called PIP and asked for them to send me a copy of the assessment report. I was happy with 98% of…
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Looks
Whats it like being good looking?
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A to Z of Household Items. New Game.
Air fryer
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transitional protection severe disability premium
I may move to uc before my notice because I want to start another part time job - if I move to uc before I start my job so it doesn’t trigger a change of circumstances will I still receive transitional protection if I have severe disability premium In my esa ?
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Hi, I'm AuDHD. I have a question about leaving my parents' home
Hi everyone. I currently live with my parents, who are elderly (I'm 45). Mum has a lot of serious health conditions that are getting worse (she gets AA and blue badge). Dad recently had a heart issue that required surgery and a pacemaker. I'm autistic, and have all the other neurodivergent things like ADHD and Dyslexia…
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How is your day going?
A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going? I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.
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Household items
I live in a homeless hostel but hopefully moving some time in the next few months, problem is I don’t think I will be able to furnish a home without some sort of assistance, any ideas?
