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Young carers allowance?
I am disabled, i have Uvitis and being investigated for MS and RA Uvitis alone does not warrant me able to claim DLA or carers allowance, But after having such a bad time at work as my short term memory seems to be failing me (don't know why) i am not learning as quick as they would want me to and i have my formal…
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DLA Appeall
I am due to go to tribunal soon for my 15 year old sons renewal for care and moblity, if the appeal fails how long do i have to wait to put in a new claim We are taking a CAB helper with us.
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Advice for claiming benefits.
Hello everyone, I keep reading posts where people ask if they should claim for or are they entitled various benefits here are some of my suggestions; 1. Always claim if in doubt claim anyway if some dude up the road says my aunt agnes didn,t get it claim anyway. There is no benefit in the uk to my knowledge if you answer…
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Industruial Injuries
I am attending a medical on Thursday for a medical at the DWP for industrial injuries. Please could anyone advise on what to expect? Also I have recently been refused DLA will the result of this medical help me in an appeal for the DLA? Any help much appreciated. Thanks
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Free Rough Guide book /Accessible Britain for blue badge holders rs
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Arthritis, help getting in-out of car
Hi My mother now finds it very difficult getting in and out of my Clio. Arthritis in knees and spine. I need to buy another car that would make life easier for her getting in and out. Was hoping you good people might be able to tell me what models of cars I should be looking at. Afraid it has got to be a used car, can't…
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IBS ect
Many sufferers, don't realise that due to many Bowel disorders the need to go to the Toilet "urgent" can be very limiting when going out and about, however anyone suffering from IBS and other bowel problems are entitled to apply for a "disabled" toilet key under the RADAR scheme. Since being diagnosed with IBS and…
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Will it affect my other benefits?
My child as been awarded high rate mobility after having a medical.
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Carer's Allowance
What are the rules on claiming Carer's Allowance for looking after and elderly parent WHO gets Attendance Allowance, if the carer already receives DLA at the high rate for care and low rate mobility ? Would claiming affect my own payments ? Does the recipient for the Attendance Allowance have to agree to the claim, as my…
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Taking a Break
Well I'm half way through the form .......... taking a break. It's really churned me up and unsettled me :( I can muddle along ok most of the time, but actually having to sit and write it all down is horrible :( My sister is coming over soon to fill in her form as she is the one who does the most for me, and it was only…
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Work-Related Injury and Sick Pay
Hi there, I've recently returned to work after being off for 6 months due to a work related upper limb disorder. I have De Quervains Tenosynovitis and shoulder impingement in my right arm. I am currently receiving physiotherapy for both conditions. I have been told that it should not cause permanent disability but is…
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DLA renewal query
I've just started claiming DLA and know very little about it. Does anyone know when I might get my DLA renewal come up? I was awarded 12 months from February 2009, I've no idea how far in advance they start the renewal process off :confused:
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DLA Tribunal Won
Afternoon, I just wanted to let you know my child won her Tribunal:j,the tribunal panel wanted to see her,they asked her questions,she was so brave. For those waiting for a tribunal good luck,I was really afraid,but in the end we got our result. Good luck to others waiting for their tribunal.
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discount on water rates
I recently read on this site about water assist, I applied to welsh water and was accepted. My mother-in-law who lives with us receives pension credit and I have psoriasis.this resulted in a saving of £237.00 per annum..Many thanks to the poster who put it on this site.
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DLA post 16?
A friend told me today that her son (who's 12) has had his DLA renewed until he is 18. I thought at 16 you had to reclaim as an adult. Does anyone know if the system has changed?
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Council Tax Discount - Can I claim?
I suffer from severe spinal nerve damage which affects my mobility and toilet needs. I receive higher rate care and mobility DLA. It has not occurred to me previously that I may be entitled to a Council tax discount for the following reason. I live in a two storey property, not by choice. I have difficulty in…
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DLA Tribunal
Hi, We have a tribunal date for our appeal against the DLA decision. Does anybody know how long they take to make their decision. Is it made on the day of the appeal or will we have wait any longer. (Has been ongoing to the best part of a year now!) Thanks
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income support and dla
does anyone know if your partners beneifits stop, and the other person is on dla can he or she still claim for rent,council tax etc off their own . :confused:
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Do you have a child that has odd shoe sizes?
I have a daughter that wears a splint on her right leg due to this she has to have 2 different size shoes, many people are aware that clarks offer a scheme so you pay 25% extra on one pair of shoes for two pairs and 50% on adults, but did you know that if you are happy enough to ring stores a lot of shoe shops are happy to…
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Very helpful Handbook
Hi, I've just been reading through a few threads on here and am horrified by the amount of people being refused benefits that they are obviously entitled to. I work for a charity supporting people back into work and we have a very helpful handbook called DISABILITY RIGHTS HANDBOOK this is full of useful information and how…
