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Caring for Grandma and grant to modify bathroom
Hello everyone My gran lives with us and recently went on holiday. Whilst there, she suffered a stroke. My mum and dad flew out there and they came back today. She has lost all feeling on the left side of the body and it looks as if she will need full time care. My mum currently has a part time job which she has had…
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community grant info
Hello im new to the website, my OH and I are both disabled both on high rate care and mobility, also on Income support, we need some items for the home that we cannot afford out of our benefits. ie bed, mattress, washing machine, do anyone know out there if we can apply for a community grant for the items and what the…
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DLA Advice Please?
Hi all, just looking for a little advice about DLA. I sent off forms in December, they wrote to say they received them on the 16th. I have had various letters from them apologising that they cant give me a decision yet, then one saying they are contacting my consultant for more information. Today i have received another…
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Holidays for Disabled people on their Own
Has anyone experience this. As my husband and I need a break from each other. My husband does not need around the clock care but just needs some help in the morning with his exercises and to put a glove on and might need some help with an evening meal. The other help he would need is someone to keep an eye on while…
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Cold Weather Payments
Hi,first time poster,long time reader!My son recieves middle DLA and Low mobility,i was wondering would we quilify for the CWP?He is 5,im not on IS,IB or anything like that,i get CA,a few friends have now recieved 3 payments OF CWP,just wondered if anyone knows if he is entitled to it?TIA x
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Important
I went this morning to get my Income Support and DLA and the DLA was not there. Without a word of warning and now after 4 calls to jobcentreplus and DLA I have been told that my DLA won't be available until March 17th. It's paid in arreas so they kept parroting and if I hear the pretend word, decombined again. :mad: Now I…
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dla renewal
Any advice please. On MRC ,HRM dla . Renewal July 09. Have got renewal form and almost finished filling in . With all this hue and cry about dla wonder if they will try to take it off me this time as only got it on appeal 3 years ago, condition worse if anything. My question is , if I send DLA 1A now and they decide to…
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Help writing a letter of complaint
Unfortunately, I had to stop at some Motorway Services the other day. I encountered a couple of problems: 1 - the automatic door wasn't working, the other doors were all shut. They were heavy doors and there were no staff around. 2 - The disabled toilets required a radar key, but I couldn't find any staff to allow me…
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Home Purchase for disabled daughter
I'd be interested to hear peoples opinions on this situation! I have a 20 year old daughter with an autistic disorder. She gets Incapacity Benefit and DLA and is unlikely to be able to work. She will be attending college for the next 2-3 years but could live independently with family support. We have no mortgage and income…
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Carers and £60 bonus
hi I receive this underlieing enttitlement with severe disability income support top -up on behalf of my daugther I recieved a letter a few days ago to say they will be paying out the £60 by cheque in a few days time so thought Id mention it.
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dyspraxia
hi, i have dyspraxia and work full time, i have not had any major problems until quiet recently whilst i have been learning to drive. although dyspraxia is classed as a disability i have been unable to find any information about help with mobility or driving lessons. has anyone any infom thanks
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Disability Radio
Found a new radio station covering items for all disabilities and medical conditions - just thought I would pass it on https://www.ableradio.com
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Exercise dvds
Mam has arthritis in her spine which prevents her bending down too much. She has been advised by her doctor to exercise a little more, but I am struggling to find dvds that avoid bending etc. I have found some for disabilities, but they tend to be sitting down ones. She can stand no problem (at the mo touch wood!), so…
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Motability aids
It may seem a stupid question (or not), but are there any websites where you can see what aids you can use to help you do whatever task? A few years ago we (mam and I) walked into a mobility shop at the metro centre, and asked a "stupid" question - is there anything to help putting socks on without bending too much? Of…
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Jobseekers - what happens when you sign on?
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Family Fund or something else?
I currently get dla lower rate for my 3 year old because of severe eczema. I was looking to see if I could get any help paying for his eczema pjs, allergy bedding etc. I saw the family fund but that is for severly disabled children. I am a single parent on income support, any advice would be fab thank you.
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Ankylosing Spondolitis.
Just Thought I Would Start Up This New Thread For All Us Ankylosing Sufferers Out There. Be Great To Hear How It Affects Different People And Their Day To Day Lives. After Joining The Fibro Thread And Have Had So Much Support I Thought It Would Be Good To Get Another Little Group To Help Support A.s. Sufferers. As Today I…
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Family Fund
Hi all I recently asked the family fund for help with getting a small chest freezer for my son's food. He's 4 years old and cannot tolerate crumbly or lumpy foods so we have to blend all his meals. Basically I was only ever able to cook a little bit of food in advance for him as there just isn't enough room in our normal…
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Criminal Injuries>> Anyone Turnt Down
Has anyone been turnt down by the criminal injuries board, all because not enough criteria meet. I would be interested if anyone got to tribunal and succeded . Thanks :confused:
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Available extra benefits on DLA??
Hi all, My son gets DLA for his ADHD, we have just found out (by chance) that we can get a CEA Card (Cinema Card) to allow the carer in for free. From peoples experiences what other benefits can we get to make the pennies go a little bit further?? We are on child tax and working tax credits + carers. Many thanks in advance
