Hi, I have difficulties communicating and about to pursue an autism diagnosis. Have managed all my life academically and professionally (not always easy or perfect but manageable) but found myself ...
Discussion in Disabled people - 29 Aug 2020
Hi can anyone help me help a friend with mental health and is in the middle of a crisis. He had an advocate helping him but his advocate is now of sick until the end of October. He needs urgent help ...
Discussion in Scope's research panel - 10 Sep 2019
I am in desperate need if an advocate for my son regarding his benefits. He has nental health issues and needs help which he refuses to accept. His MH has deteriorated in recent years because if ...
Discussion in Parents and carers - 21 Apr 2016
After submitting almost 20yrs of my Medical Records etc,I'm shortly due my "ATOS" medical assesment?The D.W.P does not accept my long standing Physical,and Mental health issues? I'm in need of ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 11 Sep 2017
After 10mths of agony my day in court arrived. fiasco. no representation on the day as could not access any ADVOCACY or REPRESENTATION services anywhere in my area. CHESHIRE EAST. I struggle to ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA and AA - 29 Aug 2017
Hello I suffer from Anxiety, Fibromyalgia and several other chronic illnesses. I feel that my Anxiety is being used by my local Council, the local Police and Social Services as an excuse! I live next ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 8 Jan 2018
Can anyone point me in the right direction to find someone to speak on my behalf when my tribunal hearing resumes? I will give a bit of background. I am an autistic adult who was medically ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA and AA - 25 Jul 2021
Hi everyone, I've been a member here for a while but didn't contribute to the discussion boards until today so apologies if I don't get the introduction right . I'm a married mum of 6 and I joined ...
Discussion in Welcomes and introductions - 28 Jun 2021
Hello, I'm looking for a bit of advice/support in regards to my upcoming phone assessment. I have different mental and physical health problems, one of them being social anxiety so I'm VERY worried ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 29 Aug 2021
I am conducting a research project for my final year dissertation in Psychology, it aims to inform for advocacy for parents who are pursuing SEN support for their child. Caring for a child with ...
Discussion in Events, research and opportunities - 21 Mar 2021