Hi I’ve been considering for a while whether or not to write this and how to ask. To me a disabled person is someone in a wheel chair, limited walking capabilities or mentally infirm. NONE of which I ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 19 Oct 2019
Can someone tell me if I am entitled to this? I am on universal credit. I was formerly on income-based ESA until September when I changed due to a change in circumstances, I have been on PIP since ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 20 Jul 2019
Can someone tell me if I am entitled to this? I am on universal credit. I was formerly on income-based ESA until September when I changed due to a change in circumstances, I have been on PIP since ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 20 Jul 2019
Hi all, I’m in talks with my local county council about my care costs. A brief history of my background, so you know where I’m coming from. 25 years ago I got my own place, received ILF & LA ...
Discussion in Exercise and accessible facilities - 3 Sep 2019
Hello all, my name is Frankie and my world is falling apart. My 31 year old daughter has two rare Neurological conditions that started six and a half years ago. After the first condition was ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 6 Jul 2018
Hello there, I have joined here to ask a question on behalf of my friend who is very talented and would like to make an income from her art and music. She has ASD APD dyslexia dyspraxia sensory ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 20 Jan 2022
Hello all, I am a PA for my brother and after years of being dictated to that my brother COULD NOT use his direct payments for multitudinous activities, events etc that would meet his needs, his ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 9 Mar 2021
When the times comes to hire a Personal Assistant (PA) it can seem like a very big task, especially if this is something you have not done before. Essentially the role of a PA in this instance is ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 14 Jun 2019
If you employ a PA with Direct Payments and instead use your client contribution with the direct payments as opposed to using a council and care agency (who charge more per hour than they pay the ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 7 Oct 2021
I have been physically disabled since birth, have a university education and have been trying to find graduate level employment for a number of years without success. Having applied for numerous ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 3 Jun 2018