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Blue Badge 'police'
Honestly I can't believe what has just happened. I parked in my local town in a disabled bay, and before I even got my badge out to display, some oldish (well she must have been 60s I guess - if thats ageist I do apologize) woman knocked on the window of the car and ranted on at me that her husband was disabled and she…
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DLA Claim Help
Recently I was diagnosed with Hypermobility Syndrome and would like to claim DLA with it as it does hamper my ability to walk long distances and to stay on my feet for a long time. However, I already put a claim in for my Asthma and Anxiety, was sent out a letter for a medical then sent a letter saying it was refused. I…
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Social Services help
Just wondering if anyone can help me? I am in a wheelchair due to a genetic illness. My kids are all leaving home (going to uni, moving into a flat etc) in the next few months. I have relied on them to help me around the house etc - they have basically been my carers for many years. My husband works long hours (he leaves…
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quick DLA question
After an ATOS medical how long is it before you find out your award?I f any of course. Thanks Roz
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DLA turned down - don't understand why?!
First time poster - so hope I'm doing this right. I have something called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type) - this causes joint pain and hyperextension, muscle pain and ridiculously easily injured (eg by turning door handle the other day - made my thumb click out!), i have had repeated surgeries, including for…
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just a question
now that the government is ggoing to scrap the 65 years of age retierment,,does that mean that you will be able to claim DLA after 65 yrs of age,,is it not the case at the moment that after 65you can only claim AA,,was this associated with the reteiement age was was it just aa coindience
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advice please
Hi posting on behalf of a family freind been told today he has got to leave hospital and move into a local carehome, in meeting with hospital staff and social services was told any savings above 23k he would need to use to pay his way. When he was asked how much he had he told them 50/60k is this normal practise and can he…
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is this the case?
i was reading a thread somewhere (can't remember where) saying that if you have an oyster card and a disabled railcard, you can couple the two and it sets the cap limit lower? i actually am entitled to a freedom pass, but my council insist that you are only allowed either a blue badge or a freedom pass!
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Information on carers allowance required.
Hi If someone is terminally ill and currently claiming DLA higher rate personal care component and Incapacity benefit at long term rate Can their friend who is living on interest from savings which is just over 5000 a year with no wage claim Carers Allowance for the terminally ill person? and if so would the terminally ill…
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cutting the grass
if I contacted my local social work would theey come and cut my front and back grass for me,,Ihave MS
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Quick Question - Can I get DLA if Im..
severe/profound hard of hearing? My first post here, I know I should be posting in the introduction bit first but had to ask a quick question. Thank you :D
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Incapacity benefit / work focus interview?
Hi all I am currently on incapacity benefit due to having a cyst on the base of my spine pushing against the nerves around my spinal cord. I came off it a couple of years ago, but had to go back on it a couple of months ago because it's now affecting my bodily functions. I recieved a letter a few weeks back saying I have…
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DLA advice needed..
My husband got awarded high rate mobility, Low rate care in October last year, he was awarded it for 3 yrs Anyway... To cut a long story short, his health is deteriorating, I have had to cut my hrs at work to care for him, I can see myself having to give up work in the next few months as he is not going to get any better…
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psychiatric case and consequences in life
hi I am awaiting an appointment with psychiatrist. GP has referred me. But 3 other medical professionals i have seen for diff reasons, have all been concerned, and said think twice before you go on that route. One GP was reluctant to refer me to psychiatric dept. One medical pro said its end of the line, and i didnt seem…
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this this normal
i had been awarded life mobility since i was 24 due to muscels wasting in legs, then i was awarded dla later at lowr rate , which i have had for a number of years. now due to things getting much worse i have been awarded high rate mobility again and high rate dla, but now it is only till 2013 and then reasessed. is this…
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Ib
hi all most of you know my back ground but now i have has to sign on the sick an im stuggleing even more i put my back out months ago but couldnt afford to go on sick ( still cant) last week it got really bad was told it was sciatica and am on pain killers which just are not working am going back to docs to discuss the…
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carers
hello. i am desperate to find some advice about entitlements as a family member being a carer and also does anyone have any idea about direct payments and what they can be used for? i am thinking about taking on my 21 yr old sister with learning disabilities who is currently looked after by social services. any help?
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Advice/help required please.
Hello Ladies & Gents, i'm after a bit of advice/some good ideas. I have a 13yo boy with autism. The short version of the story is that we went on Saturday on a very expensive 5 night holiday advertised and designed as being especially for people with Autism. I don't want to mention any names on here (PM if you're nosey! :p…
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DLA for my daughter who has SWCAH
Hi Everybody, My daughter was born with the salt wqasting form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. As well as taking 4 lots of medication a day we constantly monitor her to ensure that she does not have an adrenal crisis and die. We applied for DLA after being told about it from our Endocrine Nurse in Manchester.…
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a little bit of help.
Im was going to try and fill in this form by myself, afterall im not lying about anything do ill only be telling the truth. The form is for my daughter and im a little comfused about a couple of things. Who would be the best person to contact for help , is it the benefits office?
