Going on holiday hasn't been possible for lots of us this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but many disabled people have been struggling to go away for much longer than that. We spoke to Jo van ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 25 Nov 2020
Dear all, I'm a non-wheelchair user however, I'm currently starting to develop a product that can ensure when traveling you and your belonging are safe and secure. Would just like to get your ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 8 Sep 2022
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
On Saturday I travelled up to Cannock to cheer on Team Rickshaw as they made their stop on the way to the Clyde in Glasgow. It was quite an inspirational moment seeing Luke ride into Cannock on the ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 15 Nov 2017
Hello, I'm Hannah, 26 years old and have suffered from migraines for over 16 years. I would really appreciate some guidance on how to cope with chronic migraines, chronic sinus and cluster ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 15 Jul 2019
Hi everyone. Its been a while since Ive posted. I was unwell for a while and then when recovered went to spend a month in Thailand - Amazing! I am starting a video blog on youtube. I will be ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Jun 2017
Hi everyone and after being a lurker for several months and reading some good advice. I am now into my 10th month of waiting for my PIP appeal date. I have written a letter for the appeals panel and I ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 11 Sep 2018
At the beginning of July, I was lucky enough to speak with Sue Bailey (Née Gilroy) MBE, Team GB Table Tennis Paralympian 2021. From her early life with Ehler’s Danlos syndrome to why the Olympics ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 26 Aug 2021
Hello all I am so angry and confused my 23 year old Autistic son who also has ADHD, ODD has just been turned down PIP with 0 points. He has had DLA since the age of 7, he has always had extreme ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 25 Nov 2018
My name is Jennie Gillies. I am 24 years old. I live in Ontario Canada and I have mild spastic diplegia Cerebral Palsy. I was diagnosed when I was 2 years old. I love dying my hair bright colours, ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 18 Apr 2018