Layla, a member of Scope's Network CP has written about what living with CP means to them. I'm Layla, I'm 25 years old, and I have cerebral palsy (CP). Me and my brain have a wonderful, but often ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 6 Oct 2021
My name is Natalie Davis and I have lived in Sheffield all of my life. I am 46 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 1993 which means I have been living with Crohn’s for over 25 ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 12 Dec 2018
Here is my life story so far and I was wondering if you could help me find publishers and also feed back is welcome My parents lived with my grandparents before they found out they were expecting me, ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 16 Aug 2020
Hello! I'm sorry for being a burden here, I just found this forum and I'm hoping you might know how to help. I'm sorry if ADHD doesn't count here, if this post doesn't belong here please point me ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 25 Oct 2022
Janet Richards is President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, a charity which takes wheelchair users rollerskating. Here Janet, from South London, explains how they do it and how she got involved. If you ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 23 Apr 2018
Hi guys, I hope this is the right place to post this. I am really struggling lately. I was diagnosed with a spine tumor a month into starting my new job, I also have ADHD. I started treatment last ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 13 Dec 2021
Hi everyone, My name is Anastasia! I'm 26, outgoing, sociable and love meeting new people/making friends! I'm currently job searching for either a job or apprenticeship, I do struggle to find the ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 10 Apr 2018
good morning all, hope you all are well, for a bank holiday weekend, sitting inside, which isn't uncommon for me has brought on a new or different meaning, having failed now 2 times over a 20 year ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 21 Apr 2019
Hello, my name is Ellen Goodey. I work for the charity Mencap, the leading voice of learning disability in the UK, as a Project Support Assistant and spokesperson. I also co-chair Mencap’s ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 10 Feb 2020
My parents lived with my grandparents before they found out they were expecting me, when they found out they were expecting me they asked my nan to write them a letter to say that she was kicking ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 16 Aug 2020