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Peoples acceptance of disability/illness
This may just be me but why do some disabilities/ illnesses seem more socially acceptable than others. I dont tell people what is wrong with me very often as some people have recoilled or started avoiding me, I know someone else with the same condition and she finds the same thing, I don't even see it mentioned on here…
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Incapacity Benefit, DLA and mortgage interest
My wife has been on Incapacity Benefit and DLA for just over a year. I work and have been handling the mortgage myself but that's getting very difficult. Can she claim for her share of the mortgage interest? We have 3 children at school - can she claim anything for them as dependants? Anyone with any ideas?
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Carers and students or pensions??
Hello, My little ds gets higher rate care and I have been looking at carers allowance. I am classed as a full-time student but am only in uni for about 10 hours a week I do about 30 hrs private study at home in addition, until Dec. Then I will be on placment for 6 months which will be unpaid but part of my uni studies.…
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Transport to & from hospital?
I have been referred to the eye infirmary; after requesting that I go to one closer to uni. (I am at uni more than home) The hospital I've been referred to, involves having to travel and it's not an area I know well at all - have only been to that aprticular area once. I am not able to drive, can't cope on public transport…
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So Stressed Out!!!!!!
I am so stressed out at the moment with this tribunal stuff, they havent called yet, but its dragging me down. The other day, I looked at the paracetamol, my meds I take in the morning, and my Armitriptiline and thought if I take them all now, I can just try and end it all, end my life out of this misery that is dragging…
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Best way of carrying a disabled person upstairs
As we are waiting for a means test, would any body know of the safest and easiest way to carry a disabled 9 stone 70+ year old person upstairs? We are looking to a stairlift in the near future but in the meantime we need to get him upstairs for bathing etc.
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DLA & maintenance from my ex
Hi, i am receiving DLA at higher rate for mobility and lower rate for care. I am separated from my husband and about to start divorce as we have been apart 2 yr. Can my ex take my DLA into account when working out maintenance for me and our child(6yrs)?At present he is, as in he works out how much bills and mortagage are…
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Car tax exemption
Hi everyone I'm now in receipt of the higher rate of DLA and can claim for car tax exemption. I've recieved my certificate of entitlement (DLA404) - can anyone explain to me in plain english what I need to do next please? I found the forms very confusing or maybe I'm just thick lol. The tax on my car runs out at the end of…
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New 4 Page DLA Renewal Form( DLA580)
Hi all, Has anyone received renewal of their DLA after filling in one of the new shortened to 4 pages DLA renewal forms after having no changes in their circumstances. My wife received hers at the begining of November.Basically if there are no changes to report you simply sign the form and send it back. The new form seems…
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DLA award -renewing car
Hi All, Last week, my Motability car, which I have had for 18 months (my second car throught the sheme) was written off by flood damage. The Insurers of the Motability car, and Motability themselves have been brill', but I now have to get a new car.Not a problem....but I have just looked at my DLA award, and it is from…
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Slipped disc
Does anyone here have a slipped disc? I think I have as I am in absolute agony and can barely move.
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OMG my new pain gone pen is amazing
I just thought I'd tell you all about my new toy. I was browinsing a website funky arthur that I read about in the new issue of my arthritis magazine. I came across the Pain Gone pen and instantly wanted one. But it was £50 :( But then I found it on Amazon for £29.04, and since I have a free trial of Amazon Prime atm I…
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Please help ME awareness by reposting this video
Hello, Some of us are trying to raise awareness through a video about the true face of severe ME. So far lot sof people have posted it on facebook and twitter, and even fearne cotton put it on her page this week (which got more than 2000 views in a short space of time). Please help by watching and reposting this video…
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Dla payments
Can someone pls tell me if dla say they are going to make my first payment on a set date is that usually accurate and should the payment def go in on the date they specify and do the payments usually come every month without any problems. Thanks and take care xx
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Buying bras when you need help with dressing
Anyone else been in this situation? I'm going to some time have to bite the bullet and buy some new bras - the ones I have are ancient, I have to use an extender across the back, and not to put too fine a point on it, I'm falling out of the front. (Sorry if TMI). I've found a website that gives instructions on how to…
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Heat pads?
Hello all, I usually inhabit the OS board but I though some of you folks might be able to help me on my hunt for the perfect heat pad. I've got an ongoing whiplash problem (18 months so far) which produces muscular pain in my neck, shoulders and upper back and is particularly bad when sitting at my desk. I have physio but…
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Dada fest 09
Once again, the Deaf and Disabled Arts festival is back. For a full guide to what's on, go to https://www.dadahello.com All exhibitions/shows etc are accessible to all with ramps and lifts, audio discription, bsl and audio captions and large print brochures and braille.
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Depression - Count?
I am sorry in advance if this has been asked before, but it took me 5 minutes to load this page and God knows on this connection I'm going to be doing a search but to the question... ...do people who suffer from depression eligible for some sort of funding or grant? I'm currently in University and failed my first year to…
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carers allowance what happens?
Hello all, I need to ask advise. My uncle aged 55 recieves DLA Middle Rate Care awarded in January. His wife aged 53 works 38 hours a week bringing home £250.00. There son lives with them( over 20) and recieves Jobseekers Allowance. My Uncle was wondering. because his son is caring for him all the time can he get carers…
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Problems with mobility scooter - are "puncture proof" tyres the answer?
Trader solicited a visit to my parents' home to demonstrate a mobility scooter and refused to leave without a firm order that day for a particular make/model. Scooter delivered about a week later (approx. 3 months ago now) and a cheque for 50% of £2K cost taken as part payment on delivery with remainder to be paid in…
