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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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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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National Disability Card
This appeared on my FB feed: 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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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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This is me…. I think many may be able to relate
Disabled….. now that’s a word I can imagine many of us when we first had to use the term was sobering. For me personally it was filling job applications out and always struggling with the question “Do You Have a Disability” Then as you run through each answer it slowly hits you and you end up swearing to myself at the fact…
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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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Pain Management in everyday tasks
A bit of a different post to something I normally do or rant about. But I know each and everyone of us deal with our old friend pain in very different ways, be it medication, pushing through it or as your doing something, start having an argument with it!! I will hold my hands up, well as long as my shoulder let me…. I…
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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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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…
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I’m Scared to Open The Benefits Can Of Worms!
In 2017 I legally changed my name by removing my fathers surname and replaced it with my mothers maiden name, alongside changing my middle name to that of my late Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Fast forward to 2020 onwards and I was floating the boat to the ex wife about changing my first name to that of my Mum’s late…
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Do You Have ADHD? Channel 4 tonight
Yes, but I can't watch this! I switched off less than 10 minutes into the programme feeling a bit seasick. There's constant motion, bright colours, lots of hand-flapping by the presenter. I don't like his voice, I didn't like him borrowing the line about 'if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with…
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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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ADHD and new job role
Can’t believe I’m saying this after only 3 weeks and 4 days of being there, but I fear I’m being discriminated at work. I started on 14/07/25 and was shadowing my predecessor up until her last day on 25/07/25. During this time I was told I was doing really well in the team. Then Monday 28/07/25 onwards it all went down…
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Cardiff CP Network-In Person Event. Cardiff Central Library.
Good afternoon all. I have some news I'd like to share, especially with people living in Cardiff and surrounding areas. On behalf of Scope, I have organised the first Cardiff CP Network meeting. It will be held on Monday 15th September 2025 at Cardiff Central Library. Please see the attached posters for more information…
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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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Research Participants still needed!
Hi All, I am looking to speak to a few more women about how disability and intimacy are represented on Instagram! To take part, you must be over 18 and self-identify as a woman with a physical impairment. You do not need to have Instagram! The expression of interest form can be found here - https://lnkd.in/g9PFXrcn - or…
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Hi, my name is lucaray!
Hi everyone, I’m Luca — a disabled writer based in Glasgow. I’m currently working on a memoir about recovery and transformation after a spinal injury, and I’m building a coaching initiative to help others through major life changes. I’m really glad to join this community and look forward to connecting and learning from…
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Research Participants still needed!
Hi All, I am looking to speak to a few more women about how disability and intimacy are represented on Instagram! To take part, you must be over 18 and self-identify as a woman with a physical impairment. You do not need to have Instagram! The expression of interest form can be found here - https://lnkd.in/g9PFXrcn - or…
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Free transport and advice for disabled people. South of England
Queen Elizabeth Transport Advice Service. If driving is not an option due to a medical condition, disability or age related impairment, the free Transport Advice Service can signpost you to alternative, accessible transport choices. Guidance is available face to face, over the phone or on our website. Our friendly…
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Hi, my name is Abbee!
Hi all, in a bit of a negative place right now. Strike survivor, not recovered as well as I’d hoped (so far). My father passed away recently and the tiny bit of blood family have all abandoned me. I do not do drama and myself and my father made a point to stay away from it. now it’s all going on. I can’t do any of my…
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Participants needed! Your Story Matters: Help Us Understand Disability and Harassment
Hello👋 We’re a small team of MSc Forensic Psychology students from Kingston University, currently conducting an ethically approved study on the psychological impact of online and offline harassment experienced by young adults (18–25) with physical disabilities. This area is still massively under-researched, and our mission…
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Malicious neighbours reporting me
Good morning everyone, I’m going through a really stressful time as I’ve got a neighbour who is stalking me when I stay at my partners house. She has been caught bragging about having reported me. Calling me ‘a silly little b’ and ‘I won’t be so happy when I’ve got no money.’ So the insinuations are obvious. I don’t know…
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Hi, my name is keiran..
Hi, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Keiran and I am new to scope. After being off work for approximately 5 years due to suffering with a chronic condition, I believe mentally I will be able to improve my life if I refocus on getting back into full-time employment. Realistically, this would need to be remote due…
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Work adjustment
Hi everyone, I just wanted to check if anyone has been through something similar and could offer advice or share their experience. I didn’t want to disclose that I’m autistic to my employer, so I initially spoke to my manager about applying for a change in my contract to work from home. Her response was that I could apply,…
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Should I include this on the UC50?
So I'm filling in the UC50 as I have sadly been out of work for quite some time now, I thought I would be able to manage going back but I can't. My main conditions are ADHD, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and I've been treated for trauma with EMDR therapy. Due to a further traumatic incident, the NHS…
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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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Hi, my name is emmabee!
hi everyone! I’m new here and looking forward to meeting you all and supporting each other.
