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Will i Qualify for Cold Weather Payment???
hi, Just wanted informations on cold weather payments. i am disabled and get following benefits: DLA High Rate Mobility Compoinent Only Income support I have never recieved cold weather payment before and just wandering will i qualify to recieve it this year. How do i findout? Has anyone recieved their cold weather…
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Disability Benefits - I'm confused
Hi I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm completely confused as to what I should be claiming for and what I shouldn't be claiming for. I have been on IB for 4 years. Last month, after being practically bullied into doing the form, I got word that I'd been awarded DLA at Mid Care and Low Mobility. I was told 4 years ago…
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Anyone got their £60 yet?
CA went in as usual today, but no sign of the £60. OK so first payment of the year so was being optimistic but saying it will be paid "between Jan and March" is a bit vague. So just wondering if the payouts have started. If so please can you state your benefit and surname so we can see if there's a pattern emerging? Thanks
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Has anyone with spinal problems managed to get VAT relief for a memory foam mattress?
Hi everyone I'm just looking for some advice please. I'm registered disabled with nerve damage affecting my back, legs and bladder, in constant pain and take 27 tablets per day. I was advised given my condition that a memory foam mattress would be really beneficial for me but they were always too expensive as I'm on income…
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Dr William Weir?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone here had been to see Dr William Weir? He was formally consultant physician in charge of the ME Clinic at the Royal Free Hospital in London and is now running a private practice. I'm interested in finding out about people's experiences with him but would appreciate it if any negative…
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East Sussex Disability Association
Hello all, Have posted over on the charities board but thought I would say that if anyone needs any help/advice in the South East region then feel free to give us a call We are an impartial service (we do not sell a single thing) and have helped many people in the local area. We have a general information service, a…
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Access to garage cut, what can I do?
I live in West Lothian and have blackouts, recently awarded indefinate DLA MC & LM. Although I can walk more than 100m normally I can't when I've had a blackout. We moved house lately and we're at the end of a dead end street. Parking is tight but we have a garage. Our neighbours other half (doesn't live there apparently…
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Disabled Facities Grant or some kind of cheap contracting work?
I was wondering if anyone had applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant at all? Basically my son has behaviour problems, ASD and a form of ADHD, I do not usually go out on my own with him and I am finding this a bit limiting and as the kids have nowhere to ride their bikes I wanted a path that goes around the back garden so…
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cold weather payment post codes...
hi guys i have been reading up on all the posts concerning the cold weather payment and i have also tried to phone ppl to see how we can find out what area's are cold enough to get the payment but with no success. they just gave me number after number that i felt like i was going round in a complete circle which actually…
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should i appeal
hi, i asked for a riser recliner chair and and adjustable bed from the community care grant, but they turned me down for the chair and bed saying saying that social services will provide them..they did give a grant though for a tumble dryer and dishwasher ..i wonder should i appeal for the chair and bed and if i do what…
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Change4life - Diabetes - Complaints
Has anyone seen the TV ad, website or newspaper ads? It's leading the general public, once again, to believe Type 1 "diabetes" could be avoided, by a healthy diet and change of lifestyle. They also lead people to believe Type 1's have diabetes because they have had unhealthy diets and lifestyles. About the ad: A series of…
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Charity That Supplies Computors
Does anyone know of a charity that helps with the cost of a computor ? I have a disabled teenager and a PC would make him become more independent .Some of his disabilities are he is partially sighted and a learning disability yet the equipment that would help him is just far too expensive and I am a tech phobic so have no…
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disabled bay outside my home
hi, Can anyone help? i am getting my new car on mobility scheme, and i wanted to know how do i get disabled bay outside my home as I live in an area where parking is a imposible due to unconsiderete drivers on my road. Where do i apply? how long will it take? do i have to pay anything? thanks:T Haz
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Cold Weather Payment, who should i complain too if no payment
I should have received a payment of £25 as the weather in Aberdeen was triggered in 1st week in December but who do i complain too to get my money as my friend told me about the payment as he works at the local DWP, any possible advice would be great.
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Anyone about? *feeling depressed*
Hey... sorry to post and just whinge on but tonight I am feeling very depressed and stressed out (neither of which is gonna help my health - I have Myalgic Encephalopathy (M.E.) but there you are). Just wondered if anyone is about that I can chat to? Thanks in advance for reading this xx
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Recommend a Friend & get £25 on MOBILITY
Hi, i am going to get my first car on mobility scheme. i have noticed that if some one recommends’ me to Mobility scheme they get £25 free and i also get £25. So If some one is interested in making some money, that email me your name and car registration (Please make sure that you are registerewd with mobility scheme). so…
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Disablilty questions help pls.
Hello all Back in October my husband foot was run over at work by a forklift truck which has resulted in every bone in foot inc his heel being crushed (except his toes due to his work boots protecting them). After being in hospital and after having operations they have done all they can and he is unable to walk on it all…
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electric reclining chair and bed social services help
hi, i asked for a payment for a reclining riser chair and a bed from the social fund but was turned down..they said social services will provide one..is this true...thankyou
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Audio Description
Many people know about subtitles for folk with hearing impairments but audio description for visually impaired people doesn't get as much advertising. Audio description is an extra audio commentary for blind or partially sighted people. When there is a gap in the dialogue, on some TV programmes, an extra voice jumps in to…
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Is It Legal
First Timer Could Anyone Tell Me If Banks Are Allowed To Take Money Out Of A Bank Account Without A Dd Or Standing Order,i Have My S.d.p Paid Straight Into My Bank
