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Who really know the answers?? My situation AGAIN
Well what a unbelievable waste of time I have spent this morning trying to solve 'my situation' I reported on here yesterday that my accountant has advised me that renting property whilst claiming IB was fine as IB is not means tested like other Benefits. He also suggested it comes under the permitted work ruling so…
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help towards bills for families low income with child with disability
Hi ,any ideas how a family on low income in receipt of working tax credits ,disabled child component tax credit and disability living allowance ,high care and mobility could reduce fuel costs etc. Martin Lewis and eveyone's tips really help us enjoy ordinary lives as a matter of course!:T :money: p.s new to this forum…
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Alternative Format Communications
Hello everyone I work for a firm which provides alternative format communications for many large and small companies/organisations. While it won't actually save you any money, can I urge all of you that require letters and bills in anything other than standard print to actively request them. We bang our heads against brick…
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Free Theatre Tickets For Carers
I have breast cancer, and although I seem confident on the outside, I need someone with me when I travel. I love to visit the theatre, but, being an impoverished pensioner (!) can't afford the prices for London shows. Several theatres allow you to queue early in the day for cheap tickets, but I get tired quickly and cannot…
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permitted work
Asking for my DIL, she wants to know what is and isnt permittedf work on IB ? Do you have to clear it with the job centre or have written permission or something ?
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Help with heating costs?
I have MS and need my room temperature to be around 24c to stop my hans, feet etc from going white and cold as ice. At the moment I'm using a calor gaz heater to heat the living room to a decent temperature even if the rest of the house is freezing. Does anyone know of any help with heating costs for the disabled as there…
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Boots Health Club
If you are a member of Boots Health Club (which just gets linked to your advantage card) you can get many products half price - eg incontinence pants. There is a list of items that are half price and you also get 10% off all Boots brands if you are over 60.
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I'm confused, very confused - IB and Self Employed issue
Long story and would love some advise please: A few years back I had an accident and damaged my spine, since then I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Thyroid Disease. Healthwise not very good however at the time of my accident I had a business of sort letting property which I still do, I also had a Building and…
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Do you care for a loved one?
I hope you dont mind me posting this link to another section on MSE.I did not know this one existed. It may interest some carers here who are in receipt of CA and IS. Hopefully after reading the details you can support the petition. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1236131 Thanks for your time.…
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The Bond Hotel
I've found a hotel in Blackpool that caters specifically for disabled people. https://www.thebondhotel.co.uk if anyone is interested ;)
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Free Mersey Tunnel Pass
i suffer from fibromyalgia and have DLA - high care for mobility and I have just found out from a neighbour that I can go through the Mersey Tunnel in Birkenhead to Liverpool or the Wallasey Tunnel to Liverpool free of charge. How?? well I had to get a form from the Mersey Tunnels in Birkenhead and send off a proof of DLA…
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Amazing thread.
I have just discovered this new thread which I can't wait to read from beginning to end, BUT, I am just about to hide my laptop away as we are going on holiday tomorrow. My wife is registered disabled and receives DLA at the higher rate, following a shingles virus which affected her labryinth and she is now total without…
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Free Mersey Tunnerl Pass
I suffer from fibromyalgia and have DLA - high care for mobility and I have just found out from a neighbour that I can go through the Mersey Tunnel in Birkenhead to Liverpool or the Wallasey Tunnel to Liverpool free of charge. How?? well I had to get a form from the Mersey Tunnels in Birkenhead and send off a proof of DLA…
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Ideas for ADHD Children?
Sorry to be such a pain but I was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on how to entertain my Son who is ADHD. He is on Medication and diet controlled but recently has been diagnosed with Floppy bowel syndrom which means that he can not go outside to run off extra energy. He is pretty much House-bound which can be a…
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Map of UK blue badge parking places
I hope no-one minds me re-posting this on a new thread - http://directgov.mapping.thepieguide...80&br_hgt=1024 Macoeg posted this on the other blue badge thread - but I thought there was a risk of it being overlooked, which would be a shame as it is really useful. Daisy
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Communication problems in the under 40's
Does anyone know anyone with serious speech problems and have any tips on how to keep up their spirits. My sister had a stroke a couple of years ago and as not recovered her speech (a couple of hundred words). She is only 36 and has 2 young kids and has recently become a single parent. Depression and frustration are…
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Nu-drive for manual wheelchairs
Has anyone tried this nu-drive system https://www.nu-drive.com/nudrive/ for the manual wheelchairs? I am trying to save money on my petrol. I am told by the bus company that I will not be allowed to take a mobility scooter on the bus, but I am assuming I would be allowed to take a manual pushchair if I can fold it and lift…
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Life Insurance for Cancer Suffers/Survivors
When I was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2006 I realised that my life insurance policies only just covered my mortgage and would leave nothing else for my children. I have been in remission for 2 years (although I have only just completed my chemo treatment) and would like to take out some "top up" insurance. I appreciate I…
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NEC Crafts for Christmas
I don't know if this will be useful to many but thought I would post to share this. For anyone going to NEC 13-16 November for Crafts for Christmas/Hobbycrafts and Art Material shows who suffers from a disability there are concession tickets available. You have to apply by phone to ICHF on 01425 272711, I obtained 2…
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Vehicle licence exemption
An important benefit if you or your spouse receive the higher rate of disability allowance is exemption from payment of your car tax. Exemption is only available for one vehicle and it has to be used for the person who receives the disability living allowance eg to get that person to hospital appointments, picking up…