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Yesterday, 05:49 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread "about me" in News and general discussion

Yes it's there - you just need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. I didn't know you were on Skype. PS I know what you mean by tethered...

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Yesterday, 05:38 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread lonely at weekends in News and general discussion

You'll have to do an access audit of the hotel - if you can use it so can I! It's funny as I'm hoping to visit this years Motability Show in...

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06-16-2013, 04:45 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread lonely at weekends in News and general discussion

AP honestly you're giving us the nobody loves me routine.Now I drive, am now retired and don't mind a bit of sun. So when do you want me to drop by?...

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06-15-2013, 11:57 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Wheelchair handle grips/covers in Ask a question about equipment

Get some trendy figureless cycling gloves - they look cool and sporty. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=fingerless+cycling+gloves

4 replies | 90 view(s)

06-14-2013, 09:57 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Benefit stopped without notification in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

I'm guessing that the DWP can stop payments if they receive information that determines that you're not entitled to something. As most letters are...

5 replies | 306 view(s)

06-14-2013, 09:51 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Dla reconsideration after supercession in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Just make a nuisance of yourself otherwise the paperwork sits around - he who shouts loudest will be dealt with first.... in my humble opinion.

3 replies | 267 view(s)

06-14-2013, 09:46 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Supercession in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Check out this website - it may help...

16 replies | 426 view(s)

06-12-2013, 01:17 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread grrrrrrrr, stupid keyboard!!!!! in News and general discussion

I would close all the applications then completely turn off your laptop and wait a minute before turning back on. It sounds like it just needs...

6 replies | 171 view(s)

06-12-2013, 01:11 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread I am fuming in News and general discussion

Actually it's a new trend to allow meadowland to flourish. It helps the bees to repollenate the shrubs.You will notice that the Council generally...

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06-12-2013, 01:03 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread No iPad !!! in News and general discussion

This is tragic! But I understand as my parents hate anything technical - and that even includes how to play back answer phone messages. I do all...

13 replies | 346 view(s)

06-12-2013, 10:10 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Problems with filters? in News and general discussion

They use a spam filter that can cause problems

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06-09-2013, 05:55 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread gronh in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Just a thought. When approaching a junction dron't drive up to the give way line - stop six feet further back so you have a wider field of vision. Or...

2 replies | 224 view(s)

06-09-2013, 05:43 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Blog: Would you park in a disabled bay? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

If you've got the balls take the law into your own hands using direct action. Able bodied person parks in supermarket accessible parking bay and...

36 replies | 2093 view(s)

06-09-2013, 05:30 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Good condition rebate in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I extended the 3 year lease to 5 then bought the car off Motability. They gave me either £400 or £450 good condition rebate. Funny thing was they...

9 replies | 598 view(s)

06-09-2013, 01:01 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Misuse of double tick scheme... in Work - help & advice on work, training, jobs for disabled people

The two tick system is nonsense. It's more to do with the company promoting a positive image than trying to employ disabled people. Incidentally...

5 replies | 399 view(s)

06-09-2013, 12:21 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread DLA Refused in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

I think that there are some rules about how long you have to be immobile before being eligible for the mobility component of DLA. Check out the...

15 replies | 647 view(s)

06-08-2013, 10:47 AM

Lighttouch replied to a thread dating for disabled in Health - help & advice on health issues for disabled people

There are ways around that. Some years ago I dated a woman who had MS and was a wheelchair user. She paid for care via Direct Payments because she...

32 replies | 1236 view(s)

06-08-2013, 08:30 AM

Lighttouch replied to a poll Updating the Youreable forum in DLF news

This is quite interesting. There is a trend that people prefer to use tablets/ipads to a desktop PC. I use an Apple Imac as it's the best...

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06-07-2013, 08:19 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread dating for disabled in Health - help & advice on health issues for disabled people

Well having made and eaten a lovely salad I decided action must be taken as we had exchanged email addess details but it's a long winded way of...

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06-07-2013, 06:49 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread dating for disabled in Health - help & advice on health issues for disabled people

How funny I forgot all about this post!!! Well an update The kitchen was finished last month and I've had the walls emulsioned too. I engage the...

32 replies | 1236 view(s)

06-06-2013, 03:15 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Hello....again in News and general discussion

Hi Andy, where there's a will there's a way. I'll forward admin a link to this thread and ask admin if they can swop our email address details - they...

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06-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Hello....again in News and general discussion

Hi Andypandy, Remember me - I only took you off my friends list last week because you hadn't been on here for agggggeeeessss. Welcome back and...

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06-05-2013, 07:39 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread What is the best way to get rid of anxiety problems? in Health - help & advice on health issues for disabled people

Hello Victorjiem, and welcome to the forum. Regarding your issue about anxiety. First of all I don't have anxiety attacks but I do seem to...

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06-02-2013, 04:10 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Dragon, natually speaking in News and general discussion

http://www.vegascart.co.uk/dragon-naturally-speaking-home-11-5/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8

12 replies | 592 view(s)

06-02-2013, 02:46 PM

Lighttouch started a thread Your FREE PIP guide - how to apply in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Check out the link below http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/personal-independence-payment-pip

2 replies | 281 view(s)

05-28-2013, 03:27 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Complex NI situation in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Yes my private pension is above the ESA threshold. In fact I have another two private pensions I could do with 'activating' but it would also get...

8 replies | 421 view(s)

05-28-2013, 03:13 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread housing shortage and bedroom tax in News and general discussion

As the link shows it means if you take in a lodger who shares your home it gives you additional income but with a loss of your privacy.I don't have...

5 replies | 361 view(s)

05-26-2013, 06:45 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Support Group Descriptor - Walking 50 Metres in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

20 or 50 metres! It will be interesting for people who opt to claim PIP as and when. High rate mobility on PIP - can't walk 20 metres ESA - I...

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05-26-2013, 06:34 PM

Lighttouch replied to a thread Council Property Kitchen Needs Remodelling in Ask a question about equipment

It's not economical for the Council to pop a new kitchen in here and there. They usually have a rolling programme of works for refurbishment street...

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05-26-2013, 06:19 PM

Lighttouch started a thread housing shortage and bedroom tax in News and general discussion

Well I'm doing my bit for Queen and Country. There's a national housing shortage and lots of under occupied homes. Well I put a digital advert up...

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