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My friend got the same ilness as me- type 4 ca at 11 Years old, now around 27-Finds it hard to get around, go out of the house and make new friends what do you think he and I should do?

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anihol

Hi I'm 43 and I have a mobility scooter. I use it daily for shopping etc. I also have a little dog who makes me go out daily for walks she's always pulling me into conversation with other people with dogs so never lonely anymore.

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illerpath in reply toanihol

Thanks for your response!

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neta

Generally people seem to be silent these days. maybe its a New Years thing. Didnt you get good advice last time? It my be hard for some to rewrite, Guessing.. In the meantime u should join an ataxia group, I think. there seen to be so many in the UK xxN

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illerpath in reply toneta

I will try and find one , thank you. This question was not on my behalf but my friend so he wanted an answer.

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Angelcake1

Hi

Social services can help through direct payments, allowing you to pay for support, this maybe a personal assistant, that can support you with outing etc. Give them a call soon as it can take a while to set up.

Please post if you need help with it

Angelcake

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illerpath in reply toAngelcake1

Thanks! Definitely something I will look in to.

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wobblybee

See ataxia16to30.org.uk 🙂xBeryl

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illerpath in reply towobblybee

Thanks for the response, on it.

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Litty

I have no idea what sites to use/are available but I know at least 3 people (including my son) who have found partners on the internet. Hope this helps x

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illerpath in reply toLitty

Thanks for the info!

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Litty in reply toillerpath

Hope it helps x

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7151

I ve only just got involved in à wheelchair i cant stand up for long so being realy usfull if going to à concert i treat it as good fun well you have to or youd go completly crazy

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