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Swivel seats in the car
Today I saw some swivel seats to help people get in and out of the car more easily - only £8.99 in Home Bargains. This seems quite inexpensive, although I must confess that I have no idea how much they normally cost. I thought it might be of some use to somebody
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web site that helps you fill in forms ?
Hi does anyone know of a free website that helps you fill in forms for applying for DLA ? thanks for reading .
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DLA and mental health + probs can he get it ?
on behalf of good friend , could you get / worth putting in for DLA ? had severe mental break down last year, wanted to end it all, ect. finding it had to cope, seeing shrink / person each week since, forgets lots of things if not written down, trying to care for wife that had very badly broken leg and ankle ( can't bend…
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Newbie - Where do you save money if on Income Support and DLA
Hi I am new to this site so please bear with me. I have a daughter who still lives at home. She gets income support, SDLA and DLA. At the moment she has her savings in the National Savings and Investments at our local Post Office. It is not a lot but I would like to know if anyone can give me some advice to where it would…
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Cordless phone for someone hard of hearing?
Hi folks Does anyone have a recommendation for a cordless home phone with a good volume control suitable for an elderly person who is hard of hearing but won't get a hearing aid? Preferably easy to operate, it doesn't need an answering machine or any fancy features. Many thanks.
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Disability relief from Customs and VAT ??
I have recently purchased a Rife machine from America to treat Lyme disease - this machine is not medically approved and is just experimental (although there is nothing but positive results from users) So it arrived today and i had to pay £150 in custom charges, however i have read i am entitled to disability relief. I…
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Free Health Checks For Carers
http://www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/News/1240838177
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Blue badge application queries
It says you have to give the registration number of a car to apply but the badge can be used in any car when I'm travelling in it. The thing is it would be my daughters car but I'm a bit concerned about giving them this reg number as although she does not live with me the car is still reg under this address and the tax…
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Left handed digital camera?
Hi everyone hoping someone may be able to advise me! I have been contacted by a member of the charity I volunteer for she is looking for a reasonably priced digital camera for her young son to use, but it must be able to be used by a left hander -he is unable to use his right hand I have done a few searches on the internet…
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mobility car help?
My young son recieves the lower rate of mobility DLA (disability living allowance) and highest rate of care component. I know I can't get help via the motability scheme as he doesnt get the highest element on mobility. But is there any other help i can get, so i can get a fairly decent car (by that i mean anything that…
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Fishing for disabled in carmarthen area?
Does anyone know of any where in the south wales area-esp carmarthen that will help disabled fishermen.My brother had a brain tumour removed 10yrs ago and was a keen fisherman and enjoyed fly fishing.since his problems this is not posibble as he only has one useful arm.He wont believe that he has a chance of fishing again…
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Motability Tyre Policy
Hi, hope someone can help.. My Grandad has a motability car. Last night one of his tyres were stabbed during which another 20 cars in his street were done. Does anyone know if the tyre will be replaced for free at Kwik-Fit or will he be expected to pay for a replacement?
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Specially adapted cycles
I have just been to my daughters school (special needs) to view a variety of cycles suited to children of various abilities. These cycles start at £1500 but it was mentioned to me that most parents purchase these through a charity ie Wizzkids. As anyone any experience of this and how did you go about it. The school is…
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disability and home learning? D:
Hi guys, I'm currently disabled and would love to do something with my time, ie a home learning course! It costs £430 and I'm not sure if there's anything to bring the price down since I'm disabled? I know you get SAAS if you actually go to college but unfortunately that's impossible at the moment for me. P.s, does anyone…
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bi-polar and DLA
Hi, my son was diagnosed as being bi-polar at the end of last year, he is currently recieving income support and sends off sicknotes every two weeks, i recently applied for DLA ( he is also dyslexic so i see to his paperwork for him) The decision came back 2 days ago saying he isnt entitled as he is not at risk of self…
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Employment support allowance
Is "Employment Support Allowance" payable to anyone with a disability dependant on savings or is it dependant on contributions ? ie) If I can get a doctors certificate to say that I am unfit for work should I receive it ? Plus - I am being made redundant at the end of the month and will be receiving several months pay in…
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Mum on higher rate attendance allowance-any other benefits to having this?
Hi there After finally persuading my mum she should she if she was eligible for attendance allowance she eventually got round to filling in the forms (with much help from a great lady:T). She has heard back and they have told her she is entitled to the higher rate allowance. With this are you able to automatically get any…
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Calling all wheelchair users - need a nice accessible restaurant in London
Hi everyone, I'm looking to book a nice restaurant in central London for a group of 10 of us, one of whom is a wheelchair user. I've been doing a bit of research online and by visiting some places but am not having much luck yet! I live in London so its not a problem to go and do a reccy before booking. I'm looking for…
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Dla lower care mobility award
Any advice greatly appreciated. I have just been awarded DLA lower rate mobility. Could you tell me if this award opens the door for any other awards for e.g: would I get a reduction on council tax? Also do I advise tax credits that I am now receiving this. Thanks in advance for any replies..
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osteo necrosis and how to claim for it
hi guys im recovering from mouth cancer and half my tongue removed (they built me a new tongue from my arm) and i had lots of radiotherapy, i now have a condition called osteo necrosis which means the bone is dying in my jaw as a result of the rt, so i have to keep having opertions for the jaw to be cut out a bit at a time…
