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Guilty?
For the last 2 years I have had awful back issues, last year I had a fusion of my lumbar spine which did not ease the pain, but brought a new list of problems. My partner has been my rock through out this time. We have only been together 4 years and I'm sure he didn't have this in mind when we met He works full-time, then…
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Community Care Grant and Mobility Advance Payment
Hi, will any govement office/benefit office help towards "Mobility Advance Payment" Will i be illegible to claim this with the community care grant/loan? thanks
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New to mobility scheme HELP!
my disability is i have polio on my right leg which has made my spine diformed and right leg shorter then left. Hi, i am thinking of get my first car on mobility scheme. i have looking for a 7 seater car/mpv. Can some one tell me a list of what to say when i go to different dealership? or anything that might be realevent…
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incaspity benifit
can any one help 3 years ago i started getting my stamp paid but no money as i didnt have anoth stamps on will that always be the case or will i be able to get full incapsity benifit at some point eg money as well as stamp paid thankyou for anyhelp
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Mental Health
Hi I just need some advice please, due to conflicting advice from different people. I have mental health issues - debilitating depression, and have been hospitalised four times, in the past four years, for varying amounts of time (the lowest being six weeks) I have children. My husband is in a reasonably paid job, and we…
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can you claim disability allowence and still work full time
There is a guy who has a false leg and really loves telling everyone about all the stuff he gets for free becuase of this leg. the whole workforce is sick to death of this leg He boasts about claiming disabilty allowence yet he happily works 50 hour weeks getting over time and has no problem climbing scafolding and ladders…
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M.E Help
Hello all :) im a 16 year old sixth form student and i've recently been diagnosed with M.E, its totally shattered my life. I used to be really good at sport and physical activities ( I'm almost a Black Belt in Karate) but since i've been diagnosed its all stopped, i cant even manage 10 mins on the treadmill any more.…
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Blue badge
HI there Just a quick query if anyone can help. My hubby is in the middle of completing his DLA forms and am wondering whether he can still apply for a blue badge even though hes not actually been awarded anything as yet?? Can you have a blue badge even though you dont get any disability benefits? Thanks Li
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Unaffordable WAV's with Motability
Just wondering if anyone out there has come up against the following regarding motabilty WAV's ?? My son has recently got his first electric wheelchair so we are now having to get an appropriate vehicle to transport it etc.. after looking on the motability searchable price guide it has become apparent that it is impossible…
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feeling like a fraud
anyone else feel like they shouldnt be claiming dla/benefits? how do you deal with it? i get dla and am really greatful for it, but i suffer from a variable condition and have been lucky enough each time to not have had to appeal etc unlike so many other people. but i still feel like a fraud for claiming it. when im ill…
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walking
hi could you tell me how far the decision maker expects someone with a zimer frame to walk,and how long it should take to walk this far
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Need a Bank which will operate a Trust account...
A relative has been disabled as the result of an accident. Compensation has been paid into a Trust and I am a trustee on behalf of my relative. The solicitor involved is also a trustee. We are trying to find a bank cheque account which will allow the Trust element of the account. All ideas gratefully received, Thanks,…
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advice needed please read
hi i get carers allowance for my son who i also claim dla for, he is 6 years old and he has started to settle into school now hes in year 2, i pretty sure hes gonna stay in main stream education now and hes going full time, so basiclly i suffer from depression and was wondering if it was time to do some thing for me , i…
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Dla
Does any body know the answer to this question. My husband is type 11 diabetic and was controlled by tablet and diet. he has now had to go onto insulin injections. His job is as a PSV mechanic, he would normally go out on breakdowns and work shifts. Because he has gone onto injections this means he has now lost his PSV…
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Mobile Hoists?
Hi just wondered if any one new of where to find information / or had experience with mobile hoists suitable for transporting someone into a car? Appreciate any help THX
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VAT relief on goods and services for disabled persons
I don't know how widely known this is but in the charity I work for I am often writing to suppliers to claim relief from VAT on goods and services for disabled people. I refer to: HMRC Notice 701/1 Vat Reliefs for Disabled People Everything is explained in there but in a nutshell there are certain goods and services that…
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vat free for disabilty aids purchases?
My mum who is elderly is registered has disabled is hoping to purchase a new reclining chair. I see that some companies offer vat free purchases that aid persons with disabilities. Any idea how this system works? She was hoping to make the purchase in Argos, so do they operate a vat free system?
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Radial nerve palsy - is it seen as a disability?
Hi, I had a car accident in July in which I broke my upper left arm and sustained damage to my radial nerve because of the break. My bone was pinned back together in an operation and I sustained a couple of small bleeds to my brain which has left me with something called post-concussion syndrome. Anyway the damage to my…
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IBD sufferers out there?
Hi all. Ive had crohns disease since being 15 (27 now) and would love to speak to any other sufferers on the board for advice re: benefits we are entitled to? I have severe crohns and am on humira injections but am still suffering on a daily basis. Ive been off work months since a hospitalisation in June and only get SSP…
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Free energy saving plug rrp £12 from the witer edition of Motobility Plus
:D I`ve put this on here because the offer is in the winter edition of Motobility Plus. Basically you just have to ring the number, given, quoting a ref number and it`ll be sent out to you free :T Hubby rang yesterday and was told it will be with us in about 42days. :D
