. Hi guys I hope you are all well and staying safe during this time.My name is Joseph Skinner and I am 20 years old and I have a condition called cerebral palsy which affects the movement of all of ...
Discussion in Education - 15 Jun 2020
Today we start a new theme about work, from finding work to the experiences in work. George tells us about a day in his life working with the pain of sciatica. I left school with no qualifications, ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 25 Sep 2017
Hi everyone I left my job almost 2 years ago because I was struggling to commute via trains and buses with my wheelchair during the rail strikes and cancellations. I left my job owing them 40 hours ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 19 Apr 2020
CW: upsetting themes including the death of a child. BBC: Poor housing affecting disabled children's health For mum Princess Bell, the one time each week her children spend together is very special. ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 18 Sep 2021
When I first moved into my current council house I was told it is disability adapted. The appointment for my viewing the house was left until a few days before my prior house contract expired, so it ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 26 Mar 2022
Hi, I am a disabled resident of Leeds UK, I have EDS Type 3 (hypermobility), Nerve damage in my back from childhood meningitis, & High functioning autism... I applied for housing in 2005/6 with Leeds ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 15 Nov 2019
In 2018, my life was changed forever as I was the victim of a major injury at work. I have significant mobility issues, can do short distances on crutches. Cannot climb stairs, and need a wheelchair ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 10 Nov 2021
Hi. I’m Newt. I’ve posted this within chronic pain and invisible health conditions because I think this is both with a lot of overlap and I’m looking for as much support as possible, as I currently ...
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 1 Sep 2022
Im looking for some help, guidance,pointers as at the minute I have no idea what to do next or where to start getting things in place. I live with my husband who has Multiple Sclerosis and recently a ...
Discussion in Aids, adaptations, and equipment - 10 Apr 2023
Hello everyone. I'm 52 years young lady. Fairly recent neurological issues (injury/age deterioration no one knows YET? MRI shows bits of my brain are missing LOL and are confirmed as irreversible). ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 17 Jun 2018