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Hi, my name is ripped_off_by_mother! Mother is holding onto my PIP payments
My mother has been holding onto my pip payments and I'm only getting what amounts to basic esa
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help finding work experience in retail
look for help in bridgend area for work experience in retail. I have 6 years experience in in volunteer I have tried scope, remploy, maximus and employability twice but still not found any work.
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Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause Article
Cerebral Palsy and Early Menopause – Sara Edwards-Cerebral Palsy Specialist When it comes to women's health, many topics remain shrouded in silence, particularly for those living with disabilities. As someone with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, my journey through gynaecological health has been fraught with…
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Motorbility car - will my daughter be declined due to a prior fault claim?
I have just submitted my application for a mobility car. I have added my daughter on the policy as she done majority of the driving for me when I’m unwell. She has a fault claim from June 2023. Is she going to be declined to be insured due to this? Anyone’s experience? The scheme website states that the no fault claims in…
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Disability Discrimination Employment Solicitors
Hello, I've recently filed a Disability Discrimination claim against my employers with a judge making an order of things which need to be prepared for the next case mgmt hearing in a few months. I was previously advised not to spend any money on this, but given the judges orders, he advised I seek legal advice to avoid…
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Dancing with and against the DWP's tune
Essentially, 'Yeah, we're aware you're appealing us rejecting your eligibility for any level of disability benefits, but until the appeal tells us otherwise, we're essentially gonna pretend all's hunky-dory, not a state of limbo which doesn't even touch on your personal life...We don't have diary space for 2 weeks ahead…
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How has the online community helped me?
To be brutally honest it hasn't. I am suffering from mental health issues and mobility issues due to spinal problems. I have to use a wheelchair to get about because I can barely stand let alone walk. I am totally alone and very isolated. I have no family or friends to ask for help. What can an online community do that…
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How long until tribunal..
hello my sisters pip was stopped feb 2025 due to worsening conditions re-assessment. Appeal underway, PIP/DWP offered to re-instate at low level or continue to tribunal. - Declined this offer as she’s entitled to max points for both. Anyone know how long to wait until tribunal? Appeal requested June 2025, DWP offer Sept…
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Cut in ESA payments
Apologies for the long post but I need to off load as I'm so worried and sad. A little backstory. Diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 3, chemotherapy, surgery and ileostomy, ileostomy reversal. Following stoma reversal little to no bowel control. I had worked for the NHS for 20+ years prior to cancer diagnosis. Was…
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Disabled strongwoman hopes to tackle gym stigmas
From BBC News Leigh Boobyer, West of England and Claire Carter, Gloucestershire A personal trainer (PT) who is the country's strongest disabled woman is calling for more people with disabilities to lift weights to tackle stigmas. Louise Greer, who is a PT in Gloucester, said the assumptions she faced discouraged her when…
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PIP why do they make it so hard?
Today we had the answer to whether or not my son was going to be put back on enhanced mobility . They put my appeal letter on the wrong pile! I decided to phone after not hearing anything for five months. it was then that I was told it was on the wrong pile .the argument is because he can walk for upto 200 metres .At the…
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Any advice for surviving an employment tribunal
Hi I wondered if anyone had any ideas for how to get through a really stressful employment tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. I had been off sick for a few weeks following major surgery and complications when with no warning or anything I got a call terminating my employment. My legal team…
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Hi, my name is Ang1336! Can we claim disability premiums?
hi my husband claimed CA for me as my carer he stopped claiming on 22nd August up till he got his pip at standard rate,and has now applied for new style esa ,he’s been told that because he’s on pips he will go into the support group.I also get pips but enhanced on both, I’m also in the support group. Can claim disability…
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Cerebral Palsy No Barriers for Oxford Student
Maisy Gallagher-Horwood, aged 21, who lives in Shipton-on-Cherwell has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. For years she has championed disability rights and accessible employment opportunities, Now she’s landed a job with Oxfordshire County Council as its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) media…
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College not giving a place this year citing attendance he had an EHCP
my godson had been in college for a year, he had an EHCP, the case officer is nowhere to be seen, the college are saying they don’t have to treat children differently so they are refusing any course based on attendance which, compared to school where he ended up not attending, has been amazing and passed functional skills…
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National Disability Card
This appeared on my FB feed: https://www.disabilityid.co.uk/ It this something of real use? I'd be glad to hear from anybody that has a card. How has it helped you?
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Hi, my name is olivia_m!
hello! I’m brand new to this so I hope I’m using this correctly lol. I’ve recently been awarded LCWRA and I also get standard daily living PIP. I’m planning to leave my job in November as my mental and physical health have gotten worse and I just can’t cope with working at this moment in time. I’m 31 and still living with…
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Hi everyone — I'm Eric, and I just wanted to say a quick hello!
I'm new here and just finding my way around, but really grateful to have found this space. I was born with a disability and spent a lot of my younger life just trying to blend in — always hiding it, never really talking about it. I’ve always felt like there were others out there who might feel the same — who weren’t ready…
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Just want to say hello
Hi. My name is Tracey and I just wanted to say 'Hi' and introduce myself. I am registered as severely vision impaired and also have a new diagnosis (oh joy!) of Fibromyalgia triggered by Cumulative PTSD. I never even knew that was a thing! I live aboard a narrowboat with my hubby, Tim and our two dogs. My Guide Dog is Loki…
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Free Boilers
A few days ago, a contact was telling me that she had a free boiler fitted by British gas on the grounds that her late husband was disabled. I assume he received DLA or PIP. Both the husband and wife were retired professional people on, I should think, very good private pensions as well as the State Pension. This is…
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Universal credit carer and pregnant
Hi wondering if anyone has any help or advice. Me and my partner claim UC he is disabled (LCWRA) and I am his carer and claim carers allowance and not in employment. We also have 2 children. Im currently pregnant and experiencing in December. I’m confused when I inform UC as me being pregnant doesn’t add anything as I’m…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September 2025. Cerebral Palsy
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. September focuses on raising awareness about the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals living with mental health conditions. Suicide is a pervasive issue that does not discriminate, affecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. In 2023, the recorded rate across…
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Hands off our handles campaign!
Melissa Parker is a journalist. She has cerebral palsy. She wrote about being a woman and a wheelchair user. Her article reveals shocking truths. She supports a campaign to raise awareness. Strangers often grab wheelchair handles. This causes distress to wheelchair users. Disabled people say, "hands off." Sadly, this…
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Hi, my name is Tracey from AWA!
I am the founder director of the Accessible Waterways Association www.awa-uk.org.uk Our aim is to make the UK's Inland Waterways system (canals and rivers) accessible for everyone equally. I am registered as severely vision impaired and my husband, Tim, has a hearing impairment. We live aboard a narrowboat with our two…
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The Fight for a Wales Autism Bill Isn’t Over: We're Taking Our Campaign to the Public
Hello everyone, I'm writing to you today with a crucial update on my campaign for a new Wales Autism Bill. As many of you know, my recent Senedd petition to resurrect the Autism Bill 2019 was formally rejected by the Petitions Committee, despite gathering 597 signatures. The Senedd's position is that they already have a…
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Terrified mum seeking info
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me seen as DWP have been incredibly unhelpful. My son has a place at University starting next month. It is a full time course (he got in through clearing after trying his very best at his A'levels). In truth, I never expected him to go to Uni but I have always encouraged him to push himself…
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Schedule 10 Para 2 UC Reg 2013 refusal - DWP Discrimination?
I would be grateful for any advice and assistance on the following matter: I am a Universal Credit Claimant. I have been refused an MR. The facts are: I have a second property which is occupied by my mother. My mother is of elderly of age (not state pension age) and has longstanding medical conditions – type 1 diabetes…
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Energy Efficiency Scheme - Who to contact?
I have recently contacted a company to carry out work at my home under the Government’s Energy Efficiency Scheme. Unfortunately, I have experienced nothing but problems since the work began. I have been left without heating, the contractors are failing to attend as agreed, and the work that has been done has caused…
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Welsh Disability Rights Plan Risks Failure
The Disabled People's Right Plan, aims to give people more rights across a range of areas in Wales. Key parts of the Welsh government's flagship plan to improve disabled people's rights need to be rewritten, according to the equalities watchdog. Read the story here: BBC Wales Disability Rights Plan
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Actual Earnings Threshold and health condition
Hi bit of a complicated one for my friend. She has a term time job and had to reduce her hours a few months ago due to health issues and edging on the side of a break down. Her work reduced her hours under a reasonable adjustment. So now she works 19.5hrs a week. She is just under the AET so is being called in every 4…