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Stayed abroad over 28 days after missing flights

I recently took a trip abroad to see family - planned to last 28 days, because of ESA/UC limit. However I missed my flight home - ironically due to the same cognitive difficulties which mean I need ...

Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 28 Sep 2022

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I asked for assistance on my flights. They've refused it at Gatwick, but will give it on return

Hi, I've booked flights on Air Norwegian Gatwick-Copenhagen. I asked for assistance as I'm disabled. They have refused it at Gatwick, though will give it on return. Has anyone else had this problem?

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 21 Jun 2022

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London with a wheelchair

I (78) will be visiting my son in London for 2 weeks in late March. I can only walk about two blocks, and have chronic fatigue, so if I go up a few flights of stairs, I am finished for the morning. ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 28 Feb 2022

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Council tennant, requesting move due to physical ability

Hi all. I live in council accomodation and have for 3+ years now, but I live in a top floor maisonette with steps up to the building, two flights of stairs no lift and further stairs inside my ...

Discussion in Benefits and income - 13 Oct 2024

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Plea for more accessible hotels and a better understanding of additional needs

A Jersey wheelchair user wants hotel bosses to realise the importance of truly accessible rooms. Luke du Val has cerebral palsy and says he does not have the same opportunities to travel as some of ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 2 Jun 2023

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Housing Association Problem

In October 2022 I reported to South Essex Homes Housing Association that my lounge ceiling was starting to fall down in an area below the room where their worker dropped a boiler. Also that there were ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 9 Dec 2022

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Should I claim PIP? I struggle with getting public transport and getting up the stairs to my home

Hi everyone, I’m struggling right now with public transport/getting to abs from work twice a week. I have arthritis in both knees (caused by misalignment from congenital issues with tendons), ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 27 Sep 2021

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Is it legal for there to be no ground floor access to toilets in social venues?

Hello. I had embarassing moment after lunch in a restaurant. Two people with me, had to virtually carry me up two flights of stairs to the toilet. There was no ground floor toilet. Is this still ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Jul 2021

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Dad makes son bionic arms using 3D printer

A FATHER has built bionic arms complete with nine bionic hands for his son, complete with flashing flights, after an 18-month hospital wait for a prosthetic arm proved too long. Callum Scott printed ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 7 Jan 2019

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World's best cities to travel to if you're disabled

Scope community members @emilyroseyates and @Mik_Scarlet are talking about accessibility and travel in the independent sharing their favourite holiday destinations. Emily chose Barcelona, Singapore ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 6 Jan 2017

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