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Naidex: More than a Convention
Naidex 2025, taking place on 19th-20th March at the NEC Birmingham, is more than just a convention—it's a vital gathering for disabled people, their families, professionals, and advocates. While it showcases the latest advancements in assistive technology, mobility solutions, and accessibility services, its true power lies…
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Government cuts
I'm concerned and worried the government are using the most vulnerable as scapegoats, maybe stop investing in wars and invest in the country, they're using us to hide their failings. The cuts are concerning to cut it in half next year is too cut my bills and food supply worse than it already is. And then too scrap lcwra…
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Divorce help/info
Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any advice for me. Please be gentle. I'm on PIP and have been for years, I've been married for 5 and live with my mum and my husband - both who work full time. My husband and I are looking at getting a divorce, uncontested. I cannot afford the pay for the full divorce and he's been…
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Hi, my name is Deb5368! I have recently been diagnosed with Linchen Sclerosis
I have recently been diagnosed and I was wondering what things I should be doing to help living with the condition
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Ex is witholding DLA award letter and child is missing out on support
Hi! My ex has been witholding my childs DLA award letter for some reason but it’s seriously impacting the support she receives. We have 50/50 parental responsibility. I have rung the DWP 6-7 times just asking for a copy of the award letter. They will not share it with me as i am not the appointee. Im told to get a court…
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Mature student UC vs HB CTB and UC
hello all, I am disabled, I receive PIP and UC limited capacity (can’t work group), I live with my 2 older children My son 18 is off to University this September 2025 and my Autistic Daughter 17 will be off to University next September 2026. I currently receive UC paying the majority of rent, so from next August any…
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Too Many forks in the road and I don't know which way to go
Hi Everyone This is my first post so please be gentle with me! There is some rambling and a lot of back story but I will get to the point I promise. I've had spinal issues for about 20 years now, with many peaks and troughs. I've had a few spinal surgeries, millions of treatments and I finally got to a semi-decent place…
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Garage not accepting my Motability early return car
I have had a Motability car for a few years which has been amazing but I opted for an early return due to my relationship ending. I spoke to Motability, paid the £250 and they recommended calling the garage that I have the lease with as it would take less time than arranging a pick up with Motability. Anyway, I have rung…
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What is a nurse?.
As Dawn Butler MP said in the UK Parliament just a few weeks ago: “Anyone can...call themselves a nurse. They can print out a business card and start work.” (the Royal College of Nursing) Show your support for the nursing profession and help us reach every MP in the UK. Just share the URL below with the nursing staff you…
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How benefits are effected after marriage, (when one individual is working!)
Hello everybody! I would like some advice about how benefits are effected once you're married. My husband is receiving UC, Disability Living Allowance and Housing Benefit. He was also claiming PIP up until a few months ago before the council stopped it, (a decision that's currently being appealed!). I am working and earn…
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Merton Council has abandoned disabled tenants to suffer in hazardous homes? England
Merton Council has abandoned disabled tenants to suffer in hazardous homes? I would like urgent advice and insight from anyone who has dealt with council housing failures for private tenants, legal battles, or forced homelessness due to totally inhumane and uninhabitable living conditions caused mostly by local authority…
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Hi, my name is stevie26! Have to move home in 8 weeks, what can I do?
Hello everyone, I would like to say thanks for allowing me to join this site. My partner and I are splitting up and I need to move out of the home in 8 weeks. I’m disabled and on pip and UC and currently under the mental health team. I will be homeless very soon. I suffer with severe heart failure and mental health issues…
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Hello Everyone! I am looking to connect and make new friends.
Hi Everyone, I'm Andy, and I'm navigating life with neurodiversity. I received a late assessment confirming autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA), sensory processing disorders (SPD), and specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) like dyslexia and…
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BURNING/ELECTROCUTING/CHOPPING PAIN all the Same Time
Dear All, I have several co-morbidities, but one of the most debilitating conditions I face is Sensory Motor Polyradiculoneuropathy. My leg(Both legs) symptoms began around August/September 2023, initially as intermittent numbness in both great toes, but they progressed rapidly. By September 2023, I developed permanent…
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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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Deaf help
hi since I'm deaf and hard of hearing how do you make home deaf adaption cause these council not giving me tax discount they said home must be adapted what the heck that yea.. if anybody knows thanks I'm advance 🫶🫶
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About Supported Living
Hello all, I need some advice and information about supported living please. Long story short, I became homeless two years ago, I went to the council and was given emergency temporary accommodation provided by the council. I was accepted onto the housing register, and put into temporary accommodation for two years. The…
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Shoes
Hi all, I'm just reaching out because we are struggling, and wanted to see if anyone had any helpful advice. My husband has spastic diplegic CP, and is somewhat unbalanced on his feet, but is able to walk independently. He would love to be able to find a pair of trainers that he could then have adapted. (he has several…
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Reasonable adjustments and additional workload
Hi all, Please be kind, I'm new here and have got myself in a right state over this situation. I became disabled in 2022 and informed my employer. They are a large company and HR was brilliant in organising occupational health and access to work etc. In September 2023 Access to work approved a grant and informed my…
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UC LCW review delays
Hello, I have a joint universal credit claim with my partner and I am also her carer. She receives the higher rate pip for both dailyll living and mobility. She is currently under the LCW group but has been waiting for a review as she is not fit to work due to having a few health conditions, FND being the main one and…
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Award Winning 3 Spoonies podcast
Exciting News! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that Vicki Admin Fairy is now a Community Sponsor for Season 4 of the 3 Spoonies Podcast! 3Spoonies | As a disabled entrepreneur, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing business, health, and life. That’s why supporting this podcast feels like the perfect fit! 3 Spoonies…
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Advice about esa support group EDP tax credits disabled child element
Im on esa support group with EDP what shows as disability income guarantee i get the higher payment on my esa for EDP as in a couple . My partner is a add on to my esa claim well i assume this as all my esa letters come in my name and i started esa before we got together. How does this affect me at all . Would i be able to…
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Agoraphobia
I suffer with agoraphobia. I’ve not left the house since Christmas Day which is the longest it’s been so far. I avoid everything like the plague just have telephone appointments etc & I’m getting scared that this is going to turn into a lifelong thing 😢 I just want to be normal again. Has anyone got any advice on how to…
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Adhd support?
Hiya all, I am wondering if anyone knows how I would get some help from a support worker?. I am a diagnosed adult with adhd who is on the medication but I struggle with the typical life admin. This is things like money management, eating/cooking and leaving the house, bad at managing meds and just generally don't do life…
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Morrisons launches new 10 per cent discount for millions of shoppers
Morrisons has announced it will be offering millions of Brits discounts worth up to £550 a year through a new money-saving scheme. The supermarket giant will offer 10 per cent discounts to disabled customers who spend more than £25 on their groceries online. This new offer is the result of a new partnership between…
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Amputee and alone
Okay, here's a concise statement for your Scope forum post, focusing on the emotional impact and timeline after your mother's death: Subject: Five Years of Neglect After Losing My Mum - Seeking Support "Five years ago, after the devastating loss of my mum, I succeeded to her tenancy. What followed was a nightmare. The…
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Pip decision changes?
Hi after all of my pip application/ assessment etc they have finally advised on the phone this morning the letter has been sent. They are advising they are not allowed to reveal this information on the phone following 2 chats with 2 different agents. Is this a new rule or are they not allowed to tell me because the answer…
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Pip assessment
Hello Iv just been informed that I got a pip appointment assessment on Wednesday 2 25 it's over the phone on a phone camera thing I'm new to all of this if someone as had this before if you can help me what to expect question from then sorry my anxiety is getting to me ATM and I'm worried about the call any help of what I…
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The straw that broke.......
Evening Where would I/we go to get contact information about the unions that back the labour party so we can email them as well as the MPs about how we are been treated surely pointing out that how labour are acting are not only effecting millions of disabled people now but also the future of the people the unions…
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Hi, my name is tonykaren64! Hi I am due to have this implant very soon I have undergone 16 spinal...
Hi I am due to have this implant very soon I have undergone 16 spinal operations now have spinal surgery failure this is my last option I have been told it can cause very back electric shocks is this going to make my sciatica worse as I suffer with bad spasms I have copd and arthritis any feed back would be brilliant thanks
