Disability Forums

yully

hi - just wondering if anyone has a link for a board which deals with back pain and spinal surgery,
thanks Xx

TrixieB

foxxymynx wrote: »

I thought it would be good to have a list of disability forums? I personally didn't find one until some time after becoming disabled and the forums have helped me no end.


General Disability Forums

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch (click message boards for forum)
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This has now closed down although it's been archived and you can read the messages still.

The regulars on there have opened up their own forum on

http://forum4.aimoo.com/OuchToo
HTH

TrixieB

yully wrote: »

hi - just wondering if anyone has a link for a board which deals with back pain and spinal surgery,
thanks Xx

I've been looking on here and found it useful think it's US run but still... x
http://www.spine-health.com/forum

chukey

Thanks for finding all the info and taking the time to but it on her :T:beer::T

mandy2008

im deaf and have mineares disease is there any charities out there that will be able to help me financially for equipment for the home for my safety

Savvy_Sue

mandy2008 wrote: »

im deaf and have mineares disease is there any charities out there that will be able to help me financially for equipment for the home for my safety

some of what you need may be available via your local Social Services dept, you can ask for an assessment and see what is available.

seaspray1998

There was a mention of somebody finding it painful to type so thought you all would find this charity useful.

AbilityNet is a national charity helping/enabling disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.

Our special expertise is ensuring that whatever your age, health condition, disability or situation you find exactly the right way to adapt or adjust your ICT to make it easier to use.

abilitynet.org. uk

Regards
Sea

seaspray1998

mandy2008 wrote: »

im deaf and have mineares disease is there any charities out there that will be able to help me financially for equipment for the home for my safety

Hi,

Found this:

The M!nière's Society provides information and support to people affected by vestibular (inner ear) disorders causing dizziness and imbalance.

The M!nière's Society
The Rookery
Surrey Hills Business Park
Wotton
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6QT
United Kingdom

Helpline
0845 120 2975

Admin & minicom
+44 (0)1306 876883

Fax
+44 (0)1306 876057

www. menieres.org

seaspray1998

kevsam65 wrote: »

Thank you foxxy..... as I've said in previous posts , I'm newly " disabled" , and I've got to say , its only through disabled friends and peeps on here that I'm beginning to find out all these things I can get help with!! :T

I've bookmarked those links , and I will most definately be having a good nose later on!!:D

sam.x

Hi,

www. benefitsandwork.co.uk

Get the benefits your'e entitled to:

Don't lose out just because the system isn't fair.

Are you making a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claim or appeal?! Or being transferred from Incapacity Benefit to ESA?

Are you worried that the forms are complex and unclear, the medicals may be rushed and inaccurate and the decisions unfair? If so, use our expert, step-by-step guides and give yourself the best possible chance of getting your legal entitlement.

We’ll warn you of pitfalls, offer you specialist tips and tactics and guide you through every part of this bewildering process.!

Some of the info is free - but to access the entire site there is a small fee of £20 - but its worth it as he shows you how to get through the maze which is the benefits system.

Regards,
Sea

heater

I would like to draw your attention to Pat's Petition. This is a petition placed on the government's own website. It calls for the government to "Stop and review the cuts to benefits and services which are falling disproportionately on disabled people, their carers and families". The link is here
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/20968

This petition has come from a group of ordinary volunteers, who are carers and / or disabled who are alarmed by the number of changes taking place and their effect on society's most vulnerable. We judge our society, and our government, by the care and support they offer to those who need it.

The petition is gaining support from charities - Mind, RNIB and Scope are three of the largest to offer their support. A full list is available here
http://carerwatch.com/reform/

The petition needs to reach 100, 000 votes in order to generate debate in parliament. It will only do this if a broad range of organisations from across the country work together, passing the link to their members and encouraging people to vote and share.

Please sign this petition and ask family, friends and colleagues to sign too!