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Dr Chris Steele MBE - ITV This Morning
Hi all, I don't know how many of you are aware of the drug Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). It is a very effective therapy for all autoimmune diseases and cancers. We're petitioning the Govt to fund trials for LDN (the cost is approx £200m so no charity is able to afford this). However it will save the NHS billions if this drug…
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It's that time again ... awaiting DLA renewal forms through the letterbox!
My current DLA award ends January 31st. Last time I received the renewal forms over 6 months before (it was in July) the award ended. As it is now September and I still haven't received them, I am beginning to wonder what is happenning! Obviously if I haven't received the forms by end of the month I shall have to contact…
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Advice on being left money while on benefits please
We are on disability benefits my husband is my carer and we get Income Support.We have no savings and no debts. Recently my father in law died, he had equity release on his house and it is going to probate which I understand can take a long time.We have been told that at the end of it all we may get anything up to…
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Mobility Scooter - Maintenance
A friend of mine bought a brand new Shoprider Cadiz scooter 3 years ago and hasn't had it touched for maintenance or service since, not even washed or cleaned in any way. I noticed the steering seemed a bit wobbly when he came to my house the other day and he agreed that it was, I found there was a fair bit of play in both…
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great service
just placed a order with www.dunelm-mill.com , for a proper memory foam topper , to go over a orthapedic mattress which was too uncomfortable for my spine , had to use their Email service for some questions , answered fast with any explanation required , also prices were less than I expected after looking at a lot of…
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Carer's Allowance & Work
Hi, I wondered if anyone would be able to help me. I know you can earn up to £95pw if you are on CA but what I would like to know is do they still pay you your allowance or is it proportioned?
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Disabled Parking Rant!!!!!
Im getting to the end of my tether with disabled parking bays. I was born with my disability and as disabled do, struggle daily. I use a wheelchair for any walking distances more than a few steps. I also have a daughter and im pregnant :D Me and my OH went to tescos the other day, and we sat and waited on a disabled space…
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Personal injury settlement
Hi everyone, I have settled my compensation claim as a out of court settlement and I was wondering if you have to tell Child tax credits of a change of circumstances, I don't work or get income support or any other benefit other than D.L.A. My partner works full time and we do a joint claim for the child tax credit. Thanks…
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12 weeks after submitting DLA form and still nothing.
We helped my Father-in-law with his DLA forms at the beggining of June and they were recieved on 11th June (12 weeks ago). We still haven't recieved a decision and want to know what to do next. They state that they asked the Dr's for a form to be filled out at the end of June and I have spoken to the Dr's who state they…
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Changes to payment days
I am aware of the changes coming to payment days for those in receipt of IS etc. However when first this was mentioned I am sure I read on here that if you felt it would cause problems and had a good enough reason then you could ask for the changes not to go ahead and it mentioned about people with disablilites. Can anyone…
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Jobclub or not
As a disabled person who "failed" a DWP medical and therefore has been put in the "Work Related Activity" Group - rather than the "Support" Group - Can someone please tell me - what is expected of me to try to find work (and what will happen if I fail) ? My "PLUSS" adviser tells me that I do not need to attend Jobclub as I…
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dla appeal.
I am helping a friend with their dla appeal and wondered if anyone can give me a couple of answers questions: can the clalment be required to attend an incapacity medical because of the dla claim? my friend has had the problem since they were 11 years old and has been on incapacity benefit since leaving school. they have…
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losing the ability to work full time..
hi there, my doctor had advised me that i should consider working part time due to my crohns and osteoporosis, which has caused me to have 8 ops recently. seeing an occupational therapist in the coming weeks, does anyone know if i can claim anything when this happens? will be taking a decent cut in salary which will makes…
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advice
having had major sugery to my spine ,bought a orthapedic mattress as I needed a firm one , but now find could use some padding on top , I would like to buy a memory foam topper , for it and could just about afford it ,but is there any way to obtain one VAT free as is for medical use ?
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motability?
i have just been awarded hrm, lrc and i want to get a car on motability, if i order it now will it come with the new number plate, or do i have to wait until october to order it, there is nothing on the motability website, thanks in advance for any advice
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another (promise my last lol) Q re dla forms 'statement from someone that knows you'
can this be a relative, or am i better getting my occupational health worker to do it? or does it not matter? my mum is with me most days to help so she knows best but i am not sure if its the best one to put TIA, (again lol)
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Digital Voice Recorders-Advice Please
Hi all I receive a Disabled Students' Allowance so have got to be careful with this purchase. I need to buy a good voice recorder to make copious research & study notes for my next Course with the OU. My disability means I cannot make hand-written notes, my speech is impaired and my dexterity/co-ordination is poor. I use…
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Plans to axe AA & DLA voice your objections on the Govt website
Apologies if this has already been posted - I did a search but couldn't find it. Extract from Benefits and Work e-mail... GREEN PAPER CONSULTATION The number of responses on the government's own green paper website has more than quadrupled since we asked you to post there last Tuesday. The number of posts on the executive…
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Contacting Member of Parliament re D.L.A. claim refusal?
I have just been advised by an association representing people with my health problems, to contact my M.P. :eek: regarding being turned down for D.L.A.? I 1st applied in 2007 This is the 2nd time I have been turned down, even though I have supplied mountains of info and G.P./ specialist letters of support etc :confused: I…
