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dla + sda
my wife is in hospital for over 2 weeks and could be over 4 weeks . i have been told her dla will stop afther 4 weeks . she has a car with motability what happens to the car as the dla pays for her car she also recievces severe disability allowance. please help thundercat:confused:
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I got DLA renewal forms today....
And I am scared to go through this again. When I first applied, I had a horrible Doctor visit my home. I suffer from depression/anxiety, fibromyalgia and EDS hypermobility type. When the Doctor came round to examine me, she asked if I was anti depressants, I said no (I hate the damn things but keep ending back on them),…
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DLA claimants getting prosecuted?
I have MS and I get high rate mobility and care allowance. I completed the claim pack as stated by the advice I was given, "fill it in as you were when you was having a relapse". After having my last relapse, which lasted several months, I am now in remission and can now walk unaided (not very far) and look after my care…
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What extra help can I claim...?
I have high rate mobility and care allowance. I have heard you can claim for help in other things ie lowered water bills, cinema tickets, local health centre pass, council tax banding etc Can anyone please list any more things that I could possibly claim for and be really helpful and post links Thank you:beer:
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National Trust admits Carers free of charge
You can just ask, or if you email this address, [EMAIL="accessforall@nationaltrust.org.uk"]accessforall@nationaltrust.org.uk[/EMAIL] they will send you an Admit One card along with a book on the most easily accessible properties/attractions etc. You do not have to name a specific person as your carer, so are free to choose…
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What will happen re my son?
Hello all. I don't really know if I'm posting in the right place but here's my dilemma. I had to take my son to a health centre the other day to see a specialist doctor. The school suspected he has Aspergers and so the school nurse referred him to the doctor. After asking me lots of questions and observing my son she said…
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learning disabled person
i have a daughter with a learning disability, she is 21 but functions at 6 or 7 year old. she has the whole of august off and i am looking for days away that she can go to with a carer that dont cost loads of money but are fun, it can be quite expensive when i have to pay twice for everything (my daughter and her pa) i…
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disability checked
Hello, I have permanent disability in Right Leg, ankle movement due to accident before 9 years, i have settled here in U.K and got ILR, Can some one guide me how to get certificate of disabled person to start claim for disable benefits ? Thanks in advance
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ESA Medical - how many??
OH had his ESA medical and we received this week a letter from DWP stating that they are moving him into the support group and his benefit is also going up. (He also gets DLA mobility higher rate and Care lower). However, the day after the DWP letter, we received another one from Atos telling him that he needed a medical.…
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DLA Question about work?
Hi folks, i'm 33 and have been claiming DLA high rate for the past 3 years after a car crash which resulted in the loss of my left leg, i can get about with a prosthesis quite well, but from time to time i have problems with skin, rubbing etc.. Which means i'm stuck on the sofa for a few days.. Pretty soon after the…
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Grant help please?
Hello Hoping someone on here can help me. My husband has a long term disability. he gets Dla higher rate mobility and the lower rate for care. We have had to buy a sofa for him that helps with his comfort. Unfortunately the sofa from argos has had many faults and has finally been sent back. We have a refund but need to…
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getting a motability car - any advice
We're going to look at cars tomorrow and hopefully get one through the motability scheme - I'm on high rate mobility for an indefinate period - just wondering if anyone has any tips or potential problems they've had- this is all new to me!! xx
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Have your say on the Big Care Debate
[title=http://images2.moneysavingexpert.com/images/dp/wtd_underline.gif] What's this about?[/title] The government has written a report about its long term plan to create a 'National Care Service', to cover care and support for adults, and is looking for public opinion on its proposals. The care and support could be either…
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Grandson with Aspergers
My daughter has been granted a residential order for my grandson (her nephew) who has been diagnosed with Aspergers. I read on one of the threads about a cinema pass but can't find it now, she is looking at things to do during the hols which are not expensive or which have concessions because of his aspergers, he is 12.…
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Lupus & Diet
Hi all Just wondering whether any Lupus sufferers out there have ever tried the 'Lupus Recovery Diet' Book by Jill Harrington? I saw it advertised on the net but am always sceptical about these things. If anyone has tried it, did it help? Alternatively, does anyone have any other dietry suggestions for helping to cope with…
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disabled tax disk
Quick one I hope - Basically I have had the higher mobility DLA for years (about 8 I think) I also get severe disablement allowance. This year is the first I have been sent a form saying I am entitled to free tax. I knew I was before but I have never been able to get them to send me the form. The form that arrived recently…
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disabled public transport pass
I live in east yorkshire and when I was talking to social workers I was told I should get a free public transport pass. I phoned to apply but was asked if I was deaf, blind or limbless. No to all 3 - I am a wheelchair user and have to have a carer acompany me whenever I go out. I have to pay twice for everything due to…
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Releasing equity
Hello there, this is my first post and i would like a bit of advice for my Mum. When my dad died my mum purchased her council house with the money she received from this. any surplus money she gave to charity as she deemed it blood money. 20 years on she is time rich, but very cash poor. She is now talking of releasing…
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disability new insurance
asking on behalf of friend , not sure where to post, lady has had disability car for nearly 6 years with no accidents, prior to obtaining car , she had 70% ncd with insurance company , now wants to buy a car , how would she stand over any ncd because of 6 years with dis/car [ ins incl.]
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Directdotgov confusing me
I've been searching about for info on if my child on DLA would be able to get a grant towards a further education course. Direct.gov implies that you can claim Income Support whilst on a course but I'm sure he won't fullfil the criteria because of living with parents. He's been trying to get a job/apprenticeship for nearly…
