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Wet room
Hi Does anyone know how long it takes for one to be fitted , I am in a council house and my son has had a bathing assessment done today at home and social serviced agreed we could have whats called a wet room .how long will it take .
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blue badges?
ive just been awarded the low rate mobility and middle rate care for my 5 year old son who has spina bifida. i used to only get the middle rate care... what i want to know is am i eligable for the blue badge? thanks
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incapacity benefit and carers allowance
Hi All I have M.E and have been claiming IB for a good few years now. i have been advised to claim for carers allowance as i look after my mother who needs someone aound most of the time. my worry is that i end up with less money? the main reason i was advised was so i could claim housing benefit so mother and i could…
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Carers Allowance
I get medium rate Care allowance DLA - My wife works half days - earning about £6k pa Is she entitled to claim carers allowance ?
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“DLA is not under threat . . . be very happy”
Can we trust them ? http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/latest-news/1110-dla-is-not-under-threat----be-very-happy-says-government-minister
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IB and ESA
Is it true that ESA is a higher rate than IB? If so, why?
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housebound advice
could use some simple advice ,housebound for a while after major spine op. and on very strong meds. my wife is too embarrised to go to advice center alone. I am 64 with higher rate mobility [ used for car ] have incapacity benefit [ £177...??] every 2 weeks my wife has state pension [ £88...?] weekly soon I will be 65 and…
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Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get Some Help?
Hi I was just wondering if anyone knew where I can get some help towards getting a new cooker and carpet for my house. I have just moved into the council house and have neither. I am claiming Incapacity Benefit and my partner works and we get Working Tax Credits. If anyone could give me some suggestions I would be very…
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DWP break Equal Opps Laws
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help with work & benefits please
Hi, not sure if I should post here or on the benefits section, but as its disability related I feel it goes here. I am registered on middle rate care for DLA, I have multiple health conditions and spend a lot of time in hospital. I have had a lot of surgery in the last few years and it is seeming there is no end in sight.…
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Will carers lose CA?
If this government gets rid of DLA, does this mean carers will lose Carers Allowance? (pitiful amount that it is) Only asking since this happened earlier this year when my sons condition was considered "cured". he is still autistic after 24 years- as I pointed out somewhat sarcastically to them it isn't something he'll…
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help from anyone still up!
does anyone know of any mental health suport phone numbers for the staffordshire area?
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help with stair lift
Hi i hope this is in the right place. My mum has passed all of the tests to get a stair lift though our local council the crop team knew how important this is as my mum is in a wheelchair and we have to carry her up and down stairs in her wheelchair, we cannot have her sleeping in the sitting room as there is a gas fire.…
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Living with multiple Health problems!
Hi All, Im getting a bit of a regular in here! I though it would be nice to have sumwere were people who have more than one crohnic illness can come and speak about our experiences of life and how we deal day to day .. and any bad experinces! Well here goes my list: Techtrology of Fallots - heart problem since birth…
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Wigs?
Hi, I've been here before but I forgot my login details so I made a new name. I heard you can get free wigs if you have IS so I have questions. Where do you get one from? Are they decent (or decent enough to not look like a wig)? Do you need a valid medical reason to get one?
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Are Mobility Scooters Allowed On Busses
Hello, Ive recently brought a mobility scooter. Its not one of the big ones its a sterling little Gem. Ive sent off for my free bus pass becouse I get higher rate mobility DLA. I was now wondering if im allowed on with a scooter. Ive seen people in wheelchairs get on but never a scooter. Thanks :j
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Fre Eye Test Wanted
Hi all, anyone know of a free eye test offer with either a national chain or anywhere in surrey? Thanks, Chuck
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apply for DLA or not
I have a number of health issues. Both my knees have had their ACL replaced a number of years ago and now they have started hurting and making a crunching sound when I walk or stand causing lots of pain, My GP has said they do sound bad but has refered me to physio. I have hypercholesterolemia (thanks dad) And am on…
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social services referal
Just some advice on referals to social service's/OCT? I'm not due to see my GP for another 3 weeks and i really need to get this referal in. Does anyone know if I can do a self referal? and if i can can this be done online? Would very much appriciate any help anyone can give x
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Another Question About Tribunrals!
I havent had a date set yet, but was wndering what documents would I need to take with me, would I need to take documents as my mum has it in her mind I do... But I dunno what to take if I need to anyway! My mum wants me to read up of the law conserning Disbuilty..... Do I really need to read up on that? Also, what happens…
