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PIP delayed for indefinite DLA awards

http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2173-pip-delayed-for-indefinite-dla-awards The timetable for moving working age disability living allowance (DLA)...

http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2173-pip-delayed-for-indefinite-dla-awards...

vangellis

•11 years ago

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New BLF self help tools

Hi Everyone Thought I would let you know of two new items that the BLF has produced. They are an Exercise diary (for anyone with a lung...

Hi Everyone Thought I would let you know of two new items that the BLF ha...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Do you know anyone who'd like to run the London Marathon for the BLF?

Hi, Do you know anyone who would like to run the London Marathon this year but doesn't have a place? We have our last few charity places available for...

Hi, Do you know anyone who would like to run the London Marathon this year b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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If you haven't been diagnosed with copd while you were smoking, does stopping smoking reduce your chance of developing it?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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ITS NOT ALL BAD,

HI MEIKE. PLEASED TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE LOOKING INTO THE ONE WAY VALVES SERIOUSLY AS I HAVE MENTIONED BEFORE I HAD TWO PUT INTO MY LEFT LUNG 6 WEEKS AGO NOW...

HI MEIKE. PLEASED TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE LOOKING INTO THE ONE WAY VALVES SERIOUSL...

falcon

•11 years ago

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hi brand new to the site,i`have noticed there are not a lot of photos with profiles ,is this because like me, i can`t seem to upload one

whit

•11 years ago

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has anybody got any advice about thin skin, mine is getting thinner every year due to steroid sprays.any help will be welcome

massey55

•11 years ago

23 Replies

BLF Helpline - the snow affects service

Hi Everyone Just to let you know that the BLF Helpline has closed early at 3 pm to allow the team to get home before the snow gets worse. I think most of...

Hi Everyone Just to let you know that the BLF Helpline has closed early at 3 ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Snow Blog

Shropshire update - snowing heavily now. Dennis just got back from an early shop had a bump, roads very bad. Luckily he was in the truck not the car. Lib x

Shropshire update - snowing heavily now. Dennis just got back from an early shop...

libbygood

•11 years ago

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Burgers

Went into Tesco's yesterday for some burgers asked if they had any horse ones left and was told Neigh!! and to stop foaling around.

Went into Tesco's yesterday for some burgers asked if they had any horse ones le...

PompeyBob

•11 years ago

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Something nice to share

was with some friends tonight, and one of them said she was spending the weekend with her mum who will be 83, 'and given shes had copd for ages she's doing...

was with some friends tonight, and one of them said she was spending the weekend...

medow

•11 years ago

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Hi all Healthunlockders. Yes I did tie the knot

Some while ago I decided to tie the knot with my long term girlfriend.One evening ,after the honeymoon,I was assembling some guns for un upcoming hunt.My wife...

Some while ago I decided to tie the knot with my long term girlfriend.One evenin...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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OMG two foot of Snow

:-)

jackie50

•11 years ago

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Out of breath

I was waing for a bus home today,it was very cold,got on bus ,then got off at my stop ,I have 10min walk to my home,I'd walked a few steps then my chest...

I was waing for a bus home today,it was very cold,got on bus ,then got off at m...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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wet room

hi all ive had some good news and some bad good news im going to get wet room bad news ive got another infection nurses out twice nearly called ambulance...

hi all ive had some good news and some bad good news im going to get wet room ba...

buny993

•11 years ago

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Meike

Well I have been to see my consultant today, and she is referring me to a surgeon, to see if I am suitable for lung valves, she did not say how long I...

Well I have been to see my consultant today, and she is referring me to a surgeo...

meike

•11 years ago

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I didn't know this re PIP Mobility change !!! the mean ........s

Attacks on DLA and ESA claimants the DWP dropped a bombshell on disabled claimants. They suddenly revealed, after all the consultations were over, that...

Attacks on DLA and ESA claimants the DWP dropped a bombshell on disabled clai...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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you get used to living on a 'Knife Edge'

Its kind of weird but you do get used to living, knowing that the next lung infection to come along may be enough to push you off the edge. At my very lowest...

Its kind of weird but you do get used to living, knowing that the next lung infe...

dall05

•11 years ago

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I made a promise...

I would like to say a heartfelt 'thankyou' to each and everyone of you who sent a message of condolence when my dad passed away. Special thanks to Stitch...

I would like to say a heartfelt 'thankyou' to each and everyone of you who sent ...

tanyamarie

•11 years ago

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how breathless do I have to be to get help with travel etc. i have been walking to work (20mins) but I am so puffed by the time I get there.

in fact i am puffed before i am half way but keep pushing on. i do have a car but can't afford to get it fixed so I can use it.

in fact i am puffed before i am half way but keep pushing on. i do have a car bu...

junio

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Hi all Healthunlockders Losers !!

Of all the things that you have lost. I bet you miss your mind the most. Richard Cornish BREATHE EASY = FRIENDSHIP don't miss joining your local Breathe...

Of all the things that you have lost. I bet you miss your mind the most. Ric...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Couch to 5km in 9 weeks

Well, I have done day 2 of the NHS downloadable podcasts to improve my fitness and lung function. I always considered myself as seriously unfit but I...

Well, I have done day 2 of the NHS downloadable podcasts to improve my fitness a...

Katlover

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Smelly Paint

Afternoon all hope you are well. Must let you know, incase you already dont, but Crown have a new range of paint called Breath easy, and Ive just done my...

Afternoon all hope you are well. Must let you know, incase you already dont, but...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

No Shows

There is a great problems in the health service with people missing appointments and just not bothering. I know it irritates me when I see the figures. It is...

There is a great problems in the health service with people missing appointments...

jackie50

•11 years ago

7 Replies

long term cough

HI EVERYBODY,JUST RETIRNED FROM SEEING THE NURSE ABOUT COUGH,NOW GOING FOR CHEST XRAY AND MEDICATION REVIEW,ALSO I NOTICED ON THIS SITE MOST PEOPLE KNEW THE...

HI EVERYBODY,JUST RETIRNED FROM SEEING THE NURSE ABOUT COUGH,NOW GOING FOR CHEST...

susiecue62

•11 years ago

13 Replies

AN EMBARASSING QUESTION - BOWELS....

My husband suffers with moderate/servere COPD and has done for a number of years. As time has progressed he seems to be suffering with bowel problems -...

My husband suffers with moderate/servere COPD and has done for a number of years...

Hidden

•11 years ago

34 Replies

Phlegmy cough for 4 months,

I had a cold almost four months ago and have had this phlegmy cough ever since, the phlegm is light green. The doctor breifly listened to my chest and said it...

I had a cold almost four months ago and have had this phlegmy cough ever since, ...

Emanuel

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Tinychat is open for questions.

Hi If you have any benefit questions, it isn't too late to access the Tinychat! http://tinychat.com/blf Jo

Hi If you have any benefit questions, it isn't too late to access the Tinycha...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

1 Reply

Aches

I know I keep harpering on about the weather and blame everything on this cold weather. My lungs seem to ache this morning, I've got a loose productive cough...

I know I keep harpering on about the weather and blame everything on this cold w...

libbygood

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Does pet dander aggravates bronchiectasis?

Hi again every one. Happy and healthier 2013 to you all. Five weeks ago, due to financial problems, I had to move into a house (as a lodger) where the owner...

Hi again every one. Happy and healthier 2013 to you all. Five weeks ago, due to...

swimmer

•11 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for January 2013

PIP delayed for indefinite DLA awards

New BLF self help tools

Do you know anyone who'd like to run the London Marathon for the BLF?

If you haven't been diagnosed with copd while you were smoking, does stopping smoking reduce your chance of developing it?

ITS NOT ALL BAD,

hi brand new to the site,i`have noticed there are not a lot of photos with profiles ,is this because like me, i can`t seem to upload one

has anybody got any advice about thin skin, mine is getting thinner every year due to steroid sprays.any help will be welcome

BLF Helpline - the snow affects service

Snow Blog

Burgers

Something nice to share

Hi all Healthunlockders. Yes I did tie the knot

OMG two foot of Snow

Out of breath

wet room

Meike

I didn't know this re PIP Mobility change !!! the mean ........s

you get used to living on a 'Knife Edge'

I made a promise...

how breathless do I have to be to get help with travel etc. i have been walking to work (20mins) but I am so puffed by the time I get there.

Hi all Healthunlockders Losers !!

Couch to 5km in 9 weeks

Smelly Paint

No Shows

long term cough

AN EMBARASSING QUESTION - BOWELS....

Phlegmy cough for 4 months,

Tinychat is open for questions.

Aches

Does pet dander aggravates bronchiectasis?

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