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Slipped disc
Does anyone here have a slipped disc? I think I have as I am in absolute agony and can barely move.
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Major Elite rental or stroller rental at Disneyland Paris??
I've been giving this some thought today as we are off at the end of the month and my ASD son has been particularly bad the last few days and it has got me thinking about how I am going to get him around Disneyland Paris as I cannot carry him for long. I do not really go out on my own with my son, just if my husband is…
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Heat pads?
Hello all, I usually inhabit the OS board but I though some of you folks might be able to help me on my hunt for the perfect heat pad. I've got an ongoing whiplash problem (18 months so far) which produces muscular pain in my neck, shoulders and upper back and is particularly bad when sitting at my desk. I have physio but…
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Seeking a second opinion privately.
A couple of questions please :) If someone wishes to seek a second opinion privately, do they have to be referred by their GP or can they approach a consultant who takes private patients? Also, can new tests be paid for and opinions on those sought, without having to give copies of the patient's previous medical history to…
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Blue Badge for daughter?
My little girl who is nearly three has DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips) and is due to have two operations shortly to correct this and will then be in a full plaster cast (Hip Spica) for possibly up to 17 weeks or more. I have been told to apply for DLA for her, which I will do as soon as she goes into hospital -…
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I hate hate hate being on benefits
I don't come into this subforum all that often, but it's the most appropriate place to post this so I hope you don't mind me popping in. I have depression and an anxiety disorder with panic attacks, and IBS, and have been on IB for a couple of years, and DLA for around 5 years. I want to work, so desperately, just part…
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Dada fest 09
Once again, the Deaf and Disabled Arts festival is back. For a full guide to what's on, go to https://www.dadahello.com All exhibitions/shows etc are accessible to all with ramps and lifts, audio discription, bsl and audio captions and large print brochures and braille.
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Transporting home made meals on wheels
Hi, I frequently take my mother a hot meal, but am going to be doing it twice - three times weekly. I have searched the internet for an insulated dish but cannot find anything. Typical meals are: roast dinner, casserole, rice based meals, pasta etc. Can anyone recommend a way to transport home made meals on wheels. We…
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free bus pass and rail pass??
hi, am i entitled to a free bus pass and rail card?? i am getting IB,DLA.i have a disabled badge. thankyou.:o
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Menieres disease & tinnitus
I am in early my 30's. I started with tinnitus about 9 years ago, about 2-3 years after the tinnutis began I suffered a severe vertigo attack and for the following few weeks continued to have a few more, inbetween each attack I was unbalanced but not spinning and being sick,only my left ear has been effected. my doctor…
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Advice for my mum please re: attendance allowance
Hi, my mum has recently been turned down for attendance allowance. Basically, she is completely kn*cker*d!lol. My sister filled in the forms for her so may have missed things. She has appealed, but is it worth it? I mean, do they look more indepth or just review the first form? Her list of ailments include... One lung,…
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Elcetric Chair
Hi I do not know if this is the right forum and if not could someone guide me to the right place. My grandad has been told he has cancer. We don't know how long he has but want to make whatever time he does have as comfortable as possible. He is having great trouble getting up and down from his armchair and I know there…
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Problems with mobility scooter - are "puncture proof" tyres the answer?
Trader solicited a visit to my parents' home to demonstrate a mobility scooter and refused to leave without a firm order that day for a particular make/model. Scooter delivered about a week later (approx. 3 months ago now) and a cheque for 50% of £2K cost taken as part payment on delivery with remainder to be paid in…
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Advice needed please help - undiagnosed
Hi All, feeling very down and fed up tonight, I have just got back from my Gp again - i have a collection of symptoms and she is just giving me pain killers and anti depressants. any advice welcome i have chronic back pain - told years ago its sciatica pins and needles in my hands and feet numbness in my upper leg and its…
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massage chairs
I am thinking of getting my mum who has arthritis a massage chair for Christmas to ease some of the aches and pains, has anyone got them and does it have a impact on health? Recommendations please under £100 would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Possible grant for stairlift?
Would any of you knowledgeable people out there know of a grant for, or towards a stair lift? The reason I am asking is after my father-in-law(who is 76) has along with many other ailments been diagnosed with a lung disease. Because of this he finds it almost impossible to walk up the stairs and if attempted is gasping for…
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Custom charges? experience, advice?
Hi I've recently purchased new push rims for my wheelchair from the U.S. and had customs send me a invoice for customs charges and handling fees. As it's designed solely for the disabld and was declared by the sender as an item for the disabled I'm confused to why thy've placed the duty on the item. They won't release the…
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Short break with autistic child, Nov, - any recommendations?
I wonder if anyone can recommend somewhere for short breaks at the end of November, please. I wanted to take him to DLP but most of the breaks have sold out. I have someone to ask if they will come with me as a carer all expenses paid, but if I cannot get this then I wonder if there is anywhere else that someone might…
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Healthcare abroad
I receive high mobility and care DLA, and Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit. My wife is my carer and receives Carers Allowance. Prior to my retirement from public service recently at 49 on health grounds, I was fully paid up with 30 years of NI contributions. My wife has had to give up employment to look after me,…
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**Denied use of DISABLED toilet in jobcentre
******RESPONSE FROM COMPLAINT ON PAGE 6 :D ******** Hello there, wonder if anyone can shed some light on the disability discrimination act and the disability rights/access laws. My partner who has a neurological disease, hydrocephalus, narcolepsy & cataplexy recently got refused entry to a disabled toilet because they said…