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Green Paper Related Discussions
The consultation deadline is currently the 30th June 2025. Have you responded yet? If so, have you any tips for those who are looking to? This is our newest discussion about Labour's Green Paper on benefits reforms. If you're looking for links to the consultation and information about consultation events, you can find that…
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We're looking for 100 testers. Could one of them be you?
We're building something exciting (a brand new AI-powered tool to help members of our community) and we need your help to put it through its paces! We need 100 curious, friendly folk from our community to try it out and share their honest thoughts. You don’t need to be techy, just willing to give it a go and let us know…
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Get your MP to act against cuts
Hi everyone 🙂 It's Tori from Scope's campaigns team here. I think it's fair to say that the last few weeks have been pretty bleak. We saw widespread news coverage last weekend about potential Government proposals to cut disability benefits. I know this is worrying for many of you. MPs from all parties need to understand…
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We want to hear from you!
We want to make research more accessible for disabled people and their families. We're running a short survey to understand your experiences, what works well, and what needs to change. Your insights will help shape more inclusive research practices. As a thank you, you will have the chance to enter a £40 prize draw. Here…
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🌷🌸🌷Gardening Corner🌷🌸🌷
Hey everyone! Since “How does your garden grow” was so popular I wanted to start my own post for the gardeners of the community! Would be great to share advice and tips with others or even just post what new plants you have purchased Today I bought 6 young rhododendron which I know are a bit controversial but couldn’t…
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Why the Moro (Startle) Reflex Persists in Cerebral Palsy (CP)
A blog by Liz Whitely of Liz Whitely Counselling and Psychotherapy Understanding the Startle Reflex The startle reflex, which is also known as the Moro reflex, is a natural response that we often see in newborns. When a baby suddenly hears a loud noise or feels unexpected movement, they instinctively stretch out their arms…
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🌈 How to be a better ally for LGBTQ+ and disabled people 🌈
LGBTQ+ disabled people are immensely marginalised within society, with experiences and voices often overlooked. Often facing discrimination against both elements of identity, means facing numerous barriers and adversity in everyday life. That’s why it’s crucial to have allies step up to support the LGBTQ+ disabled…
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Green Paper and Benefits Reform Updates
With all the speculation around in the press and on social media, it can be difficult to find clear information about Labour's benefits reforms. Misinformation can spread easily and this can create a lot of anxiety at a time when lots of people are already feeling worried by the proposals. We wanted to create a discussion…
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Participants needed!
Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives. Thank you for your…
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HERTFORDSHIRE PARENTS/CARERS
Cathy Reay, author of the children's book 'How to be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it...)' will be giving a talk at WGC Library later this month. This evening event is aimed at parents and carers to help support and advocate for their children. Thursday 26th June 7.00pm Welwyn Garden City Central…
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Join our online event for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy 💚
You're Invited! 🤝 Connect with other parents 🧠 Meet our Cerebral Palsy Specialist, Lucy 💬 Share your story and let us know how we can support you 🗓 When: Thursday, 26 June 🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Where: Zoom 🎟 Reserve your free ticket now on Eventbrite!
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Our Next Welcome Café is Monday 14th of July 4:30pm until 5:30pm!
It was so good meeting everybody who could attend our first virtual chat! So good we're going to host another with our friends at CP Sport. If you would like to join us and say hi, Register Here If you have trouble registering for the Cafe, please email me at Richard.Luke@scope.org.uk We have now lowered the age range to…
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Tell us some boring news.
There's intrigue in the mundane and so today we're asking you to share: what is something boring you've done lately? Emptied the kitchen bin? Run out of teabags? Bought a clothes airer? Cleaned the oven? Tell us. I'll go: I walked to the shop to post a parcel, but I'd accidentally deleted the digital label they needed to…
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Hi, my name is BIGMAN61!
on my pip renewel form question 79 asks if i have to pause or stop when walking i can walk less than 20 meters so is this a trick question ?
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Replacement certificate letter for road tax
Hi Does anyone know a free contact number for pip to claim a replacement road tax certificate Thanks Allison
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A poem called Outer Space
A poem called Outer Space Satin is a gorgeous ring.The shooting stars look so stunning.Our astronauts are exploring outer space for life.The unbelievable variety of different colours, our solar system and our different planets fill our radiant outer space which is a sight to behold.
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mcdonalds
A McDonalds restaurant(Arndale centre at Durham) has changed its 4 disabled spaces into spaces for drive through customers who are awaiting their meal. I have tried three time to get access to the disabled parking spaces (as a wheelchair user) i cannot get access. their was an empty space but as I went to drive in I was…
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How are people reducing their outgoings
Hi, hate posting this and really thought twice about posting it. But I am in a situation now and I know people in the same situation where they are struggling with the cost of living and with the pip changes could make it worse. So, I thought It would be a good idea to find out ways people are saving money on bills and…
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claiming my taxi fares back
i have a bus pass but often i get a taxi to my mother in laws house. can i claim the money back? i have ms and find it hard to walk to a bus stop. i am not lazy and i have lost 5 stone. what do i have to do to claim the money back? who do i ring?
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Hi, my name is Billybobbat! I am looking for an independent capacity assessor for my adult brother.
I am looking for an independent capacity assessor for my adult brother.
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Cool Cats
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How are people getting on with their PIP reviews? I'm waiting for an answer, sent mine December 24
Hi I’m new to this just looking for how people are getting on with their pip reviews I’m waiting for an answer on mine sent mine in December 24
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Farmer Michael
Farmer Michael Rather likeable Indefatigable Farmer Michael 🐮
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Silly Question
Hi there! Apologies, but is anyone else having issues with the PIP line? I call the number on my letters, it says press 1 for English, 2 for what I think is Welsh then cuts off when I press 1! Thanks, Sam
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HS2 - What to do about ?
HS2 is going to cost a ridiculous £100 billion by the time it is up and running ! What should be done about it ? Would the money have been better spent on other things - what ? Can the country afford this for a short length (not even into central London) of higher speed rail line to Birmingham ?
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Found out i been missing ton money
Long story short. Got my dreaded UC migration letter so.used entitledto calculator. I get esa support group and comes to £318.50 ebery 2 weeks. But entitled to says i should be gettimg £204 a week!! Took me AGES to.work out its to do with carers allowance? Nobody gets carer allowance from me since my mum passed away in…
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Illegal Immigrants
What should be done about the ever increasing number of illegal immigrants crossing the channel from France ? Should we welcome as many as want to cross and take up home in UK ? Should we stop them all and return them all to Calais ? What / How can this be done ? In the last week, over 1500 arrived illegally in boats !
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Hi, my name is vie!
Hello
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Values in life
Hi to everyone, i couldnt sleep last night thinking about life, im a highly sensitive person, sometimes i heard from some people that i had to change because i was hypersensitive, my aunt told me that when i was little i used to walk down the street giving money to people, i couldn’t eat and sleep when the animal i wanted…
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Up Date On Sam
Sam had his second injections yesterday. He is doing fine and growing fast.
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A to Z of Household Items. New Game.
Air fryer
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CP Network meets Matt Stabb
Lucy had the pleasure of interviewing CP network member Matt Stabb. He has written a book about living with Cerebral Palsy. Lucy: Hi Matt, thank you for speaking with us about your new book, Keep on Keeping on: Cerebral Palsy. It’s about your life living with Cerebral Palsy. As someone with CP myself, it was refreshing to…
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London dial a ride
Hello, can I call out to any other London Dial a Ride users who might want to discuss this service with me or any other users. I have no access to any private transport and cannot access public transport services near me. Unfortunately this service has become significantly less reliable for me as I’ve found recently that…
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CP not even on the fit note!
Just a heads up really to always check what the GP has actually put on a fit note. Just sorting out renewal for my son while he awaits WCA and see that whilst they have indeed said he's not fit for work, they have only mentioned his ancilliary MH issues and not his overarching disability of quad athetoid CP! (It was on the…
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Always check fit notes!
Just a heads up really to always check what the GP has actually put on a fit note. Just sorting out renewal for my son while he awaits WCA and see that whilst they have indeed said he's not fit for work, they have only mentioned his ancilliary MH issues and not his overarching disability of quad athetoid CP! (It was on the…
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REASSESSMENTS ON UNIVERSAL CREDIT
I have just been transferred over to Universal Credit from ESA support group Can anyone tell me if they have any idea how quickly people are reassessed when moving over to Universal Credit. I think I heard Rachel Reeves say assessments are going to restart in April of next year. Does that mean there will not be any for…
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How to make wheelchair more comfortable/safer
Hi. We have a new wheelchair user in the family who it's not suitable to use the detachable footplates for (long story). The problem now is that the sticky out bits (on both sides of the wheelchair) that the footplates attach to have become a slight hazard in themselves (can attach pics if needed, but presume people…
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Hi, my name is Miia4506!
I'm seeking assistance with completing a CCMC precedent R Budget discussion report. I've been searching online for a completed sample, but I've had no luck. If anyone can help. I am a litigant in person on a case of my own.
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Hi, my name is Narlanoonoo2021!
Hi to everyone hope all are well. I have disabilities myself mental and physical and believe that everyone deserves the chance to live safely and to enjoy things in life we all take for granted. People should not be discriminated against because they are different. I have lived my life trying to help others less fortunate…
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What's for tea tonight!
I have jacket potatoes in the oven, cant wait im starving.
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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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Hi, my name is Sky1928!
My electricity wants 193 pound every month they said I burnt 500 pounds from February to may .I'm shocked who can help me pay £1.560 pounds I o help
