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Dla
Hi I have been told by a friend that i might be entitled to DLA, i was diagnosed with cancer last year and i am not at work at present. I have just been given IB backdated to when i was diagnosed and do not know what to do about DLA. Thanks
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Difficult Times
Hi folks I will be as brief as possible with this so here goes... I've suffered with M.E since I was 22 and I am now 43. I also suffer with a under active thyroid, Meniers disease,chronic anemia and many other problems. The big problem is this.. I live on my own. My mother died 3 years ago and I moved into her rented…
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Chiropracter
Are chiropracters available on the NHS. My daughter 11 has LGMD and her spine is beginning to curve . I want to avoid surgery at all cost. It is very invasive and includes inserting rods:( Please does anyone have any info???
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Unsuitable 6th form placement-Tax Credits
Bit of a nonsense heading but all will become clear -hopefully DS has aspergers-moved to a grammer 6th form college for a levels and it hasn't worked out. Support needs can't/aren't been achieved. (He has a statement) I could kick up but honestly it isn't worth it-support is as good as the willingness of the school…
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Carers allowance
Hi, I receive carers allowance and my son receives DLA high care /low mobility rate. I have read on the forums about a £60 one off payment for people who received the £10 xmas bonus. I have claimed CA for 7 years but have never received a xmas bonus,my son has got it each year. Does this mean I wont get the £60 either? ( I…
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They said WHAT? common myths about disabled parents and community care legislation
I thought I would start a new thread for this as it might make a big difference to some other disabled parents out there - both financially and otherwise. It's a booklet from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.…
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registering as disabled
Hi there, I wonder if someone can help me. I have a moderate hearing impairment from birth and chronic bowel problems. Am I able to register as disabled and if so, how do I go about it? Many thanks x
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carers allowance backdate??
my son has been in middle rate dla for the past 2 years and ive only just found out that i can claim carers for him.... but they have only backdated it for the last 3 months? is this right? cos surely they should have to backdate it to the begining of his claim?
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DLA Re-Claim
Hi, I just wanted to say that there is a very long wait for re-claiming DLA at the moment. I have had the forms since before Christmas and have put them off over and over as they are so depressing. I have now found out that there is a possible 16 week wait for a decision, this means I will now be without any DLA payments…
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Disabled Parking Query
Hello, just joined but have been a lurker for many a month. Anyway, to the point, my father is 67 years old, disabled and was recently given a blue badge issued by the council. His doctor last year recommended he goes swimming twice a week to help with his arthritis. He only gets his pension as he was turned down for…
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indapendent reviewing officer
Has anybody come across theses people in children reviews and if so what where your thoughts , good, bad helpful etc . We had a review for our sons respite care and the iro was there , Mixed thoughts my self but cant put my finger on who and where she is in the food chain
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Special school not feeding my son
Wow - two threads in one day - I think someone is out to get me!! It's not money saving but it is about disability so I'm looking for some advice. To cut a very long story short my son (who is 6) goes to a special needs school - he is in a wheelchair, non verbal and fed through a gastrostomy tube so he is very dependent on…
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how long till i have result back for dla claim after atos visit
hello, i saw the doctor from atos wednesday and i wondered how long it will be about now untill i hear back the result to let me know if i am awarded any dla...thanks
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Disabled Facilities Grant and privacy
Hi, I have been mooching round the forum for a while but this is the first time I have actually posted anything. I am going through the process of having an extension built on my house through the disabled facilities grant so that my son can have a downstairs shower room. By coincidence my mother in law has also applied…
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care grants
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Servces In Your Area
I thought it would be a good idea to start at thread on services that you or the person you care for have found to be helpful. To start off here in Liverpool; The carers center in waterloo for South Sefton . They provide outreach support should you need it. They will help out if a carer is has to go into hospital. They…
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Best thermal gloves (maybe Reynaulds)
Hi, I've sufferd from cold hands and feet for quite a while and today I went to the doctor, who told me that I may have Reynaulds but it's better to wait and see if it develops any more. Anyway, she told me to buy some thermal gloves, as my normal ones, even wool, aren't good enough. I've done some net search but I'm…
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Gas and Elec
Can anyone recommend a supplier who is considerate of disabilities and has a good disability tarriff please? I've had enough of NPower and their failiure to keep promises, make reasonable ajustments (like keep appointments!) and general incompetence. Any suggestions? :confused:
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Transporting a toddler conundrum
Inspired by a recent post I thought I would ask for suggestions... I have a 19 month old who is VERY active. Until now I have carried him on my lap on my mobility scooter. Unfortunately he's getting too big and strong now for this to be practical for much longer. I can't find another solution. (we have such a low income…
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Dangerous Boiler - Grant in Scotland?
I have just been told that our gas boiler is old and dangerous and should be replaced asap - Scottish Gas. I noticed that the warm front scheme in England can provide grants for new boilers if in receipt of certain benefits. I am in receipt of DLA and due to mobility problems am unable to leave the house frequently. I…
