Hello, my name is Aaron. I’m profoundly deaf and predominantly use British Sign Language (BSL). I can also talk and lipread. I’m a student at the University of Liverpool, studying Physics. I also ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 20 Jul 2017
I'm very confused and fustrated by what information I'm able to find about adult social services. So background, I've been referred to adult social services by DV worker and cpn due to difficulties ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 5 Feb 2023
Hi, Just wondering what people's experiences are in the transition from dla to pip. My son has recently turned 16. He has ADHD,asd,asthma,rinihtis and eczema all diagnosed. He was awarded DLA middle ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 5 Jan 2019
Good evening all, After spending much time reading through these forums I decided to join! A bit about me...For several months I have had an increase in fatigue, mental fog, reduced cognitive ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 16 Jul 2019
Hi, im relatively new to this forum after a long battle with the DWP for A friends PIP . My friend is a sever schizophrenic with Serious problems, i wont go to much into it, but at his worst i was ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 19 Aug 2019
Sorry this is going to be a long post as I need to explain things and it's very complex. For years before I even knew my current husband I got incapacity benefit, at least 2000. in 2008 I claimed DLA ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 11 Sep 2018
The assessment carried out on my mother appeared to be decided before they met her and the home visit also appeared to be decided beforehand with no measurements or plans discussed. My mother is very ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 3 May 2023
Hi have learning disability and I have been badly damaged with years of professional askin 4 help been seen from different people saying I need things never ones have I had help from them and ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 22 Jun 2018
Hi, As my title say, my name is Katie. I joined the Scope community last week and have not yet posted anything. I am new at posting on websites and accessing support this way, so I am a bit nervous. ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 29 Oct 2020
This is a strange one and your advice sought as to how to go about sorting it out. I am not sure if I am in the correct category even. My friend had a stroke in February and then Covid 19. He is ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 13 Jul 2020