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Re:Best Mobile Phone Disabled
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DLA declined grrr
I suffer from epilepsy so i cant drive etc. i applied for DLA, filled the form in myself descibing the worst sort of day i could have and they have declined me as i can walk! i do not understand! I am classed as disabled to get a disabled rail card, im not registered disabled as i am not that bad. i struggle to hold a job…
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car drive in
i purchased my house from the council about 9 years ago i have no mortgage i would like to know if there is any way i could get a drop kerb into my property as i am disabled on full mobility no funds i have had to change my car because it doesnt help going over the kerb all the time and obviously it is for safety reasons…
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Can you claim DLA if your condition is not diagnosed?
Hi, I have an ankle injury which causes me severe pain and causes me to walk with a limp. I am unable to walk far as the swelling increases to the point where I cant put any weight on my left side. Ive has this condition for 22 months now - have seen an orthopedic surgeon and had mri and ultrasound- am currently waiting to…
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Dla Investigation
Hope someone can help - I Have been on dla for 4 years now and have today received a letter to say they want to interview me about my claim because they believe there are grounds for suspecting I have committed a CRIMINAL OFFENCE!!!! in relation to a benefit claim because of a change of circumstances. the interview will…
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carers allowance and income support?
im a single mum of three..... my youngest is disabled and i receive middle rate dla for him i dont work and get income support at 240.odd a week for me and all children.... in that there is a disability premium due to my youngest son someone mentioned to me that i could claim carers allowance for him... i dont think i get…
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Discriminatory instructions?
I got an espresso machine for my birthday. In the instructions it says not to let children or incapacitated individuals use it unsupervised. I find that really insulting, it's actually easier and safer to use than a kettle, and I don't like being told I'm not even allowed to make a cup of coffee. D'you think I should…
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DLA claim
Hi i applied for DLA as i have fibromyalgia and have just had an op for a prolapsed disc , i applied in 2003 and was turned down i even appealed which was an awful experience and was still refused , they reiceived my forms on the 5th dec 08 they wrote to me and said they would contact my doctor and i had heard nothing else…
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help with new home
hi my son is on dla lower both elements and gets IB he has just been offered a council flat. can we get any help with this ie furniture, rent etc , :confused: many thanks
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Does anyone else think Pathways is a waste of time and money?
...for some people at least? I am due to go to my 4th appointment tomorrow. I have narcolepsy and have been told by my doctor and my neurologist that i should not work until my medication is sorted out. As this wasn't enough for the benefit people i then had to go to an independant medical examination which also concluded…
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Free milk tokens?
Hi, my mum has a bone disease and she has to take extra strong calcium tablets every day for the rest of her life and she is on benefits what we are wondering is would she be able to get free milk? As she has to have a huge amount of calcium everyday.
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Holiday Insurance
Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Brain Stem Cancer Whilst it appears currently to be dormant we have decided to take her away for her 1st holiday We initially wanted to take her to either florida or at the very least eurodisney Trouble is NOBODY will insure her....well, tell a lie. We had a quote or £1642 to cover…
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community care grant appeal help
hi , i applied for a grant and was turned down for 2 of the items so i wrote them a letter on the 8th january asking them to look at it again but i have not heard anything back from them yet...will they just send me a letter telling me the new decision and if so how long will it take or will they try to phone me,,,i am too…
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benefit rates 08/2009
has anyone got a link for these?
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Hearing and Induction Loops
7PDS, the hearing loop and induction loop specialists, provide a wide range of hearing equipment, including: portable hearing loops, counter top hearing loop, vehicle induction loop systems, home induction loops, hearing amplifiers; as well as hearing loop kits for small businesses and professional loop system installation…
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temporarily disabled ?
i am temporaily( hopefully) disabled , i am suffering from spd durring my pregnancy which is making everything difficult , I struggle to get my son to school I'm having to catch the bus which is costing a fortune the rest of the time i am just about house bound and struggling even to keep ontop of the housework. i am in…
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Restaurant recommendations!
I'd like to recommend TGI Friday's at The Gate. I know it's often quite expensive at TGI Friday's but the staff always go the extra mile for me. They're quite happy for me to transfer out of my wheelchair and put the wheelchair in the corner if that's what I decide I want to do as opose to staying in the wheelchair. They…
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House Improvement Grant for disabled people
Hi :j We moved into a shared ownership housing association bungalow last year after being on the waiting list for a year. Three bedroomed was the largest we could get on the scheme, and as not many of them are built we really needed to grab the chance of taking one when offered. We love it, and love the area, BUT, the…
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Arcoxia
Anyone been put on arcoxia, aparantly its the alternative to vioxx which they pulled off the market a few years ago which i was on then, thing is they perscribe this and i've discovered its banned in america cause of the side affects, who else takes it for their osteoarthritis? i'm on 120mg a day
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mr griff
will i recieve any extra benefits when i reach 60 i am on incapacity at the moment
