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If disabled people experience judgment for trying a new sport they’re not going to go back

ParalympicsGB Wheelchair Fencer Oliver Lam-Watson talks about the importance of representation, and why we need more accessible sport.

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Calling for accessible transport for all.

We’re backing Sophie Morgan’s Rights on Flights campaign to protect the rights of disabled people travelling by plane.

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Vote for Scope's spirit film and help us win a Smiley Award!

We're excited to tell you that Scope's spirit film, Don't Hold Back, has been nominated for a Smiley Charity Film Award 2025. We’re calling on all our colleagues to vote for the film, and to help us be in with a chance of winning.

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“If I didn't have my disability benefits, I’d be screwed.”

Many disabled people live in pain and fear of losing vital support if their benefits are cut. In this story, Janine talks about the extra costs she faces, and what a loss of benefits would mean for her.

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Back pain

Hello everyone, Id like to discuss about my back pain iv been having for a while now. it started around 2021 and it wasn't so bad. I started waking up around 3 am, 4am and couldn't go back to sleep. ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 29 Oct 2022

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Back Pain

I have had cronic back pain for the last 10 yrs+. I have degenerative back disease. 3 of my discs have collapsed. I am currently on 24+ tablets a day. I work full time but at the end of the day i am ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 30 Mar 2018

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Back pain

Hello would like to ask those of you that have had chronic back pain for some years and still do , is it any better than when it first started and can manage it or just have good days and bad, I was ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 25 Sep 2022

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Back pain.

I have had problems with my back for a good few years now. Despite pain meds , physio and injections it never really goes away . It cam be so uncomfortable at times . I take meds at night which help ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 26 Oct 2023

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My back pain

Hi my name is Lisa I'm 38 living alone I'm suffering real bad with lower back pain sometimes I'm in so much pain i cry everyday can anyone help me please

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 21 Apr 2018

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Back Pain

Hi I was looking online for some answers and came across this forum. Wondering if anyone has any experience/advice they can give me. I have suffered from back pain for many years but for the ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 26 Mar 2022

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