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Any Funny Disability Related Stories?
I thought it might be nice to have a light-hearted thread to post our funny tales of what's happened to us, mostly because I want to tell you what happened to me today. I was at the bus station, waiting for a bus as you do, and a woman with two small girls (maybe about 3 years old) came and sat beside me. I'm blind and…
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A short sad history of ME/CFS
Hi All, I'm posting a history lesson, because it has huge implications for public health, and that includes the health and well being of you and your family. I was never one for a conspiracy theory, preferring to favor the muck-up theory of misdirection and error, but I have done a lot of studying in the last eighteen…
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Assessment
I've been on SDA AND DLA and IS since my early 20's due to bipolar disorder and been in and out of hospital. I'm a bit confused as I know people on IB are going to get reaccessed starting this year with a small number, but what about those on SDA, but not on IB? Sorry hope that makes sense. Thanks :)
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Life Insurance with M.E
Apologies, i didnt know whether to post this in the insurance bit or the disablity bit but figured more people with M.E would look here :o Basically my problem is I have applied to Aviva for Life Insurance and they have turned me down due to my M.E which they will not review for at least a year. I have rang and asked the…
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Tesco and blue badge bay abuse.
Just been to our local Tesco. 3 cars parked without blue badges. On the way out there was 7. Reported this to customer services and they said they can not do anything about it. Is this the same at all tesco stores.
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Does anyone at the BDC know what they are doing?
Today i have recieved a letter to state my 14yo son is entitled to DLA on both lower rates. This is due to him self harming and having depression etc. So the first thing you are told to do is notify all those whom you are in receipt of benefit from for the change in circumstances. So i ring up ESA - have been receiving…
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ESA been increased
Just had my ESA increased from £64 a week to £95.60 a week. I have been put into a support group they say. What happens now? Do I have to go to the group - will I be informed about anything? Would appreciate your help and advice.
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Shepherds Bush Empire?
Hi - does anyone have any experience of disabled tickets at the SBE? Yesterday I heard of a pre-sale for a concert I desperately want to go to - general sale doesn't start till tomorrow. The pre-sale website said I'd need to contact the venue for disabled tickets. I did but they won't sell till tomorrow. I've now heard all…
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Disability Students Allowance
I'm not sure if this should go into the Student Money Saving board but I'm in a bit of a pickle with my Disability Students Allowance (DSA) application. I sent off my student loan evidence etc and my DSA application with Dyslexia Screening Report before the deadline. The lady who compiled the report was a teacher at my…
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Risky IB to ESA transfer may affect DLA, leaked DWP letter reveals
I received this in an email today from Benefitsand Work & thought i'd share it with anyone who is interested. A DWP mole has provided Benefits and Work with a confidential letter which reveals that DLA claims may be affected when 1.5 million incapacity benefit claimants are transferred to employment and support allowance,…
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Disability aids
Looking for some advice please, I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is pretty bad I cant get up from sitting or lying position without someone to lift me just wondering where I would enquire to try and get aids to help me do this on my own Many thanks
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BB Holder
Random question of the day !!! Does anyone know where you can get a more trendy blue badge holder - i have searched on the web and can only find plain ones - its for a gift for a wacky and trendy person i know.... Any ideas of where i could look would be great . Thanks x
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Attendance allowance
Hellow all We are pensioners and we have applied for A.A my Wife If you are granted A.A. at high/low rate, are you entitled to apply for a motability car. Thank you.
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Licence taken away
Because of my disability the DVLA have taken away my licence and given me a yearly one, which has to be reviewed every year for now on. Three months before it expires I have to be reviewed. Does anyone know what form the review takes? e.g. Do I have to see a doc or do any tests?
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Thinking About leaving my job....my health is suffering. Advice please!
Good morning all... I wonder if you can help me, I am in a bit of a dilemma.... I am severely deaf and suffer with a balance disorder, which effects my mobility & makes me susceptible to falls - suffering bouts of unbalance and dizziness a few times a day. I do take medication to control this, but it unfortunately this…
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Pain management clinics
Hi, Can anyone tell me if they've been or are attending a pain management clinic at Newcastle Upon RVI? If so, has it helped them and what do they offer. I got some forms the other day and the amount of questions was as long as your arm - I'm sure it all goes towards a treatment plan. Not seen a doctor in 12 years, have…
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Motability
Firstly - sorry for all the questions this morning - but woken up with a lot of things on my mind !!!! (makes a change !) Just a quickie about motability cars - if you choose to lease a car, are you bound to keeping it for three years - do you have the option at any point during the agreement to take it back and go back to…
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Carers Allowance
Does anyone know about the rules for claiming a carers allowance whilst a student. Obviously the student is not earning above the threshold, the only sticking point is the hours of study. Reading on the direct.gov website it appears you can claim as long as you dont study for more than 21 hours per week but still care for…
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18year old Daughter
Hi, I posted similar in the benefits forum, but haven't had much of a reply yet!! My daughter turned 18 a couple of weeks ago and she doesn't attend college or work. I feel she has social phobia and anxiety, other's may think its lack of confidence and shyness! I am hoping someone will be able to help with what type of…
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What help for partially sighted children ?
Hi youngest has a disability (CP),and now been told is partially sighted,what help or equipment could she get to help her ?,she is 10,we are waiting for sensory team for visual impairment children to come and see what she needs,any ideas please,she has DLA due to her disability and other items from the O.T including a…
