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DLA and AA
Has anyone seen the news about the new green paper on the governments new plans to do away with the DLA and AA to finance their new care in the community plan. The cut of date is 13th November and I for one am very anxious about the effect this will have on so many people including myself. I have signed the petition…
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DLA review
Daughter has Brain Stem Cancer and in January after challenging the DLA refusal she was awarded DLA at the lower rate Wife went to see CAB today who have said that she should be on at least the middle rate for that condition and that they will assist with challenging the award My question is - Are we likely to be…
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awarded dla at tribunal , payments ?
hi we went to the tribunal yesterday for dla for my son who has a heart problem , it was awarded in our favour , does any one know how long it will take to get the payments ? it was also backdated to march caroline
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high DLA what else can i get?
hiya all, iv just been giving hign rate care dla for my son, i also get carers allowace, extra tax credits. i was wondering if i could get anythink else?
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carers allowance
Hi i have just been awarded dla for my son , my husband claims income support due to illness for us both , i was told at the tribunal for the dla by the judge to claim carers allowance for my son ? does it actually make any difference as we claim benefits , so just wandered if anybody knew if i would be any better off as…
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turned down for life assurance
Hi, My level term life assurance policy is due for renewal. I wanted to cover both myself and my husband (we dont have a mortgage so just for getting-back-on-your-feet-if-the-worst-should-happen money). I declared all medical history on the forms and they have turned me down due to bipolar disorder. Anyone know of a…
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Finally got an apppointment for CDC and DLA forms, how depressing it is in B&W
So, after 2 1/2 years we finally got an appointment for the child Developement Clinic to assess my son's ASD (he has ADHD and we think Aspergers) with some help from the School Nurse (as she once was). Write down everything that you think is 'not normal'. She is great though and will be coming with me to see the doctor.…
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Incontinence Service for Children
I need some advice please I have a 4yrs old DD with Autism, who is still not potty trained and despite 2 years of trying, shows no signs that it is going to happen anyday soon. After several conversations with other parents in my situation I have been told that I might be able to get nappies on prescription. I only claim…
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Supermarkets
In view of my rapidly increasing militancy, I have decided to take my accumulated venom out on anyone who dares to cross my path now. My first target is Sainsburys. You can tell it's coming up to Christmas - the detrius (I won't say carp because I love fishing and have difficulty making the connection with fish and…
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I hate hate hate being on benefits
I don't come into this subforum all that often, but it's the most appropriate place to post this so I hope you don't mind me popping in. I have depression and an anxiety disorder with panic attacks, and IBS, and have been on IB for a couple of years, and DLA for around 5 years. I want to work, so desperately, just part…
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Cetral Claims Group
Hi has anyone been approached by the central claims group (CCG) about a claim for industrial deafness? Does anyone know if this is genuine?
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Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!
Oh &*$&£&@*($(*£$&£*%(&(&(%*(*%(*@%(*%(*%(*(£*!!!!!!!! I've gone and fallen down the £$*(*%*((%*(*( stairs leading up to my flat AGAIN. Had to get some milk as I used it up by drinking a mug of it hot last night when I couldn't sleep. Couldn't send DDs out in the pouring rain for it (they were already doing the housework…
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How to register as disabled?
How do I register as disabled? I am not after any dosh or anything, though. Thanks.
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Completing ESA50 online
This form is available as Adobe Acrobat PDF, and Properties says filling of form fields is allowed. disabilityalliance.org/esa50.pdf I can't however work out how to do it. I have to fill one in now and (following serious illness and stroke five years ago) my handwriting is appalling. I though it was Govt policy to be able…
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arthritis gloves
has anyone tried/used these, and if so do they work at all, and wheres the cheapest place to buy them from?? kind regards chelle
