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newly disabled mum - help i am confused about benefits etc
hello my mum recently hada stroke and has been left disabled. she can walk very small distances but spends alot of time in the wheelchair. the other day her nurse said we should look into the benefits she is entitled too and make our applications now - even though she is currently being paid for her job still. basically i…
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Bi Polar & Dla
hi first of what a brill new board. I was diagnosed with Bi Polar inMay this year. I regularly see a psychiatrist at the local CMH centre and have been allocated a CPN, I am on long term sick Income Support, can I claim any element of DLA? Any info would be gratefully received,, thanks Anne:rolleyes:
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does been on DLA give any other entitlements
Hi im on DLA and just read about the cinema card and just wondered if there is anything else than been on DLA entitles you to as I have not been on it long
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So confusing
Hi, Apart from Child Benefit we have never claimed anything in our lives We recently were informed that our 3 year old has Brain Stem Cancer Our health visitor told us to put in a claim for DLA, which we have done What else, if anything do we need to be considering? We get the very minimum tax credits (is it £40 per…
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what car r we driving
hi I suffer from MSso my mobility is limited,, getting in and out of my other car was an effort,,2 1/2 years ago i got a ford focus c max which because of it height is great ,, i am due to get another car on mobility in 6 months time I went tlooking and saw a nissan qashqai a lovely car again tht bit higher for easy access…
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Hirschsprungs Disease
Hi all has anyone ever heard or know anyone with hirschsprungs disease, thanks.
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Community Care Grant (non Repayable)
Hi Folks, Just wanted to make you aware that there is a non repayable grant called the "Community Care Grant" which some who are struggling to meet financial costs my be able to get. Its a bit like The Crisis Loan or The Budgeting Loan but it is like I say, non-repayable. You need to be on Income Support, Income-based Job…
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kids and dla
I have applied for dla for my daughter whos 10 who has been diagnosed with adhd and dyslexia (may 08) she is on medication after advice from doctor ,who suggested i apply for dla, i got help from a local representation unit to fill it in with me as it was far too complicated for me lol i am already on benefits (as going to…
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gggrrrr hepl/advice needed please
i have sent off my renewal forms for dla on 22.09.08 and recieved a reply within 2 wks to say they had recieved it.2 wks ago i recieved a phone call on the monday to say that my forms had gone "adrift" and that i needed to fill them out again after having my 2 mins of ranting because as we all know it can take hours to…
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electric wheelchair liability insurance
Can anyone suggest anywhere?
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Result of new pension on existing Income Support?
Mother died recently. Her pension provider says that daughter who lived with her is entitled to a dependant's pension as she is 'incapable of earning a living'. Pension will only be around £20 a month. Daughter receives DLA and income support, so will this pension only result in £20 a month being taken off her income…
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Plz Help Pensioner Over 70 Owns Own Home
HI, my nana owns her own home, and is in desprate need of new windows and back door, she is on attendence allowence and i dont no were to go or ask for help! any or advice would be grately recieved thanks for your time:j
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Blue Badge Holders
Hi, I just want to know that in england can you park on ON-Street pay and display car parking for UNLIMITED period of time? I have a time disc with my badge which states Max 3 hours. Is this the case? I have seen a few peoples discs that had been set more than 3 hours ago. Thanks
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new roof and top tips for people with sight loss
My partner sara is registered blind and is on mid-rate dla (for care and mobility). I have a disability as well. We have a mortgage and our roof needs replacing. Because we have lived in our house for more than 3 yrs and the dla we qualify for up to £7,000 worth of work via an interest free loan which is paid back over 5…
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DIAL UK - local disability information and advice
DIAL UK is a national organisation for a network of approximately 120 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people. The site lists local organisations by geographical area. http://www.dialuk.info/
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Disabled breakdown cover?
Has anyone priced up disabled breakdown cover and worked out the best option? I'm trying to compare RAC (with cashback) vs RAC blue badge breakdown vs any other products on the market. Update: I'll try to add suggestions to the top of the list so we can see a summary AA…
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private pension
my partner is disabled and will never return to work and has a shorter life expectancy , he has a paid up pension worth around £12,000 which he opted to take at 55 which he will be next year, does anyone know if he can take all the money now or next year ? i have heard that "trivial" pensions can be taken when you reach…
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B.T Basic
Hello all i have just been informed of a new BT basic line rental for people receiving certain benefits costing £13.50 for 3 months with £4.50 worth of calls included http://www.btplc.com/inclusion/phoneservices/services/btbasic/index.htm i hope it can benefit those like me who are receiving benefits and im sure its worth…
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Motability scheme
Afternoon all :D Just got our post and it's a good job I was sitting down when I opened it..DS2 has been awarded HRC and HRMob :j This will (hopefully) be a godsend as our car is just about to die on us after 10+ years of loyal service. His hospital is miles away and our car is struggling to make the journey now, so we…
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Government robs terminally ill
If you are one of those people (like me) who currently receive Incapacity Benefit and have their Occupational Pensions disregarded because of the distinct nature of your disabilities you may be surprised to know that if and when you are transferred to the new Employment Support Allowance Support Group you will find your…
