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Citizens Advice (CA) have condemned the government’s Pathways To Work Green Paper in a hard hitting
Citizens Advice condemn Green Paper cuts in hard hitting reportCitizens Advice (CA) have condemned the government’s Pathways To Work Green Paper in a hard hitting report of their own, entitled ‘Pathways To Poverty’. The opening paragraph gives a clear indication of the anger and frustration inside an organisation whose…
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Access To Work - Current Claim Timescales What's Happening?
Afternoon all, Happy working man here, but with limited vision so I'm gratefully able to claim access to work to get into the office once or twice a week to meet with colleagues. However, of late, say the past four months, the timescales for claims is greater than the submission intervals & seems to be growing. For…
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Lasting Power of Attorney - Finances & Property - Advocacy
This is a really hard for me to write 😔 I am at rock bottom and I’m scraping the sides of the barrel. I have struggled with both Mental and Physical Disabilities ever since my first breath. It’s fair to say that my life has been like the Himalayan Mountain Range and for the last five years I’ve been stuck on the Hilary…
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New Research Released on Workplace Reasonable Adjustments
From Disability Rights UK Lack of reasonable adjustments in the workplace are “holding Disabled people back” at work, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned in a new report. The TUC report entitled “Disabled workers’ access to reasonable adjustments”, surveyed 1,000 Disabled workers and asked them to share their…
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Living alone
Hey, I think I realised something about myself. I can only be happy when living alone. But I have a boyfriend, we tried the whole living together arrangement, and I found it hard. Were both autistic and both like things a certain way. I plan to get a job and live on my own. And for us to be together but to live separately,…
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ESA assessment- Are they trying to trick me?
I hope it’s ok to share this here. I’m feeling so frustrated and upset after a call from the ESA health assessment people. I’m wondering if the two calls I’ve just had from them are trying to trick me or are genuine so would be good to know if anyone else has had similar experiences and what they have done about it. Am I…
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Backpay LCWRA
Son's health condition declared to UC when he first applied last year. I was recognised as appointee. Fit note sent on 13 May 2025 and form UC50 has been posted. If he's accepted as LCWRA, will he get back pay from last year or from 13 May ?
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Interested in More Touch and Affection in Your Life? 💛
Are you disabled? Are you non-disabled? Either way—you’re invited to join us in creating something special.We’re building inclusive, welcoming workshops for: People with physical disabilities Neurodivergent people Their friends, allies & curious peers All focused on affectionate touch, consent, and connection.Join Us for…
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Disability Rail Card - you got one recently?
Hi all, The criteria states that applicants need to be awarded PIP. Having sent them my PIP statement - which they deemed not good enough - and now having sent them my PIP Award letter, they have replied with this: "I recommend you send us a copy of your up-to-date PIP award letter with the below details mentioned on it:…
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Network CP Leeds Meet up!
On Monday 19 May we had our first Scope CP Network meet up at the Scope Leeds Hub. We organised this in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK (CPAAUK). We had a great time getting to know each other over a biscuit and a brew. We discussed our commonalities; the difficulty in getting healthcare, startle reflex,…
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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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Artist wins award for exhibition exploring disability
From BBC News by Rachel Russell An exhibition that explored an artist's life as a disabled person has won an award. Jason Wilsher-Mills' work, Are We there Yet?, won the Museum and Heritage Awards' Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year. It attracted more than 51,000 visitors when it was on display at Ferens Art…
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💥😀Scope Awards 2025😀💥
The 2025 Scope Awards ceremony will take place at 5pm on Thursday 15 May. And we’d love you to join the livestream and celebrate with us! Our host is award-winning disability advocate, actor, presenter and speaker, Adam Pearson. You can see this year's nominees on the Scope Awards website. There will be live captioning and…
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What disability provisions can I reasonably expect a music festival?
There is a music festival I’ve been going to for a couple of years that I absolutely love, except my medical conditions have been getting worse, they are harder to manage day today, and the disability facilities at the festival have worsened also. So much so that last year I had to make a complaint because I missed most of…
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When can I ask for my ESA assessment report
hi I’ve got my ESA medical telephone assessment this week and I wondered if I can get a copy of the report once it has been sent to the DWP or do I have to wait to hear from the DWP about their decision? Any info and advice appreciated thanks.
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How my disability became a secret weapon on the dating scene
From Women's Agenda by Lisa Cox I’ve been happily married for over 11 years but back when I was dating with a disability, I unexpectedly found it to be a way to weed out the w*nkers. Dating with a disability was a whole new experience for me after acquiring my visible and invisible disabilities in my early twenties. It was…
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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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Mental health awareness for people with disability
Hello, I’m William and I’m 31 years old and I have cerebral palsy and dystonia. I have struggled with my mental health for the last few years, especially feeling lonely and depressed. I realised I had to talk to people and even ended up seeing professionals (psychologist) and taking anti-depressants. I’m still struggling…
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Hi, my name is Roughyed1485!
Hi all, I’ve been on here previously under a different username, but took a step back into the shadows. Just call me Count Duckula! I can find things too overwhelming at times due to the many mental health conditions I have, I can be especially Grumpy at times, well saying that I am old - well I feel it and my body does…
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Vicki Wilson: Championing Disability Inclusion Through Business and Policy Change
Disabled entrepreneur and advocate Vicki Wilson, founder of Vicki Admin Fairy®, is celebrating a weekend of national recognition, both for her business journey and her commitment to supporting disabled-led enterprise. On Thursday 9th May 2025, Vicki received the Inspiring Journey Award at the prestigious Woman Who Achieves…
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Hi, my name is Jo
I have right sided hemiplegia and would like to meet people and ask things if I see them in the community. I work as a receptionist in GSTT and would like to have a child with my husband who supports me and is my appointee for my benefit. I will also ask questions as well.
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DWP buried damning reports showing work coaches unable to help disabled claimants?
The DWP are at it again with their lies and deceit? From our friends at B&W and rightsnet. This sort of information need to be seen as it impacts so many now and will in the future. The DWP very quietly published a series of damning disability benefits related reports at 4pm on Friday 2 May, on the eve of a bank holiday…
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PIP application timeline (my experience)
Hi I’ve seen other members share their application timeline experience and it really helped me make my application, thank you. Here’s my experience. Sorry it’s a bit long but I hope there’s some useful bits. 12/02/25 - started application process using the link on the Govt website to see if I could apply online. Put my…
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CP Network and Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK. Wrexham Meeting
On Monday 12 May 2025, Scope's CP Network and CPAAUK held the first face to face gathering in Wrexham. It was great to meet those who attended. We had meaningful conversations about CP and life in general. Attendees enjoyed the session and left wanting to share news of the group with friends and colleagues in their…
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Is ESA assessment like PIP?
hi I’ve just had a letter telling me I have a telephone assessment following receipt of my capability for work questionnaire and have a couple of questions I’d welcome any info on. I’ve been off work sick since I had surgery 10 months ago and now have a long term disability so I’m worried I will be put into the work group…
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Private pension
Hi, everyone. Hope you had a good bank holiday weekend. I have a right to inherit money from my late husband’s private pension. I moved in to UK 12 years ago and I was his full time carer. Therefore I haven’t contributed enough to claim state pension. I am depending on UC and PIP due to PTSD plus some mental health issues…
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Concert tickets
I am looking to book some concert tickets for myself and my daughter who has special needs and cannot access heights can yo please advise Thankyou
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Wrexham Meet Up with CP Network and Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK
We're excited to launch the Wrexham Cerebral Palsy get together. Monday 12 May 2025 from 9am. Please let us know in the comments below, if you are attending. Many thanks.
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When best to update ESA claim?
hi does anyone have suggestions about when to update DWP about changes in your health? I’ve completed the Capability for Work Questionnaire and waiting for a reply (sent 21 March) but since sending this my GP has arranged a blood test for a new condition- should I wait for the results or inform them now? Many thanks
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When should I update PIP claim?
hi I had my PIP assessment on Monday and my GP has just told me I need a blood test for a new medical condition. Should I update my application now or wait until I get the results back, any suggestions welcome thanks
