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Help - Industrial Injuries Benefit Appeal!
Does anybody have any knowledge or experience of appealing against an IIB appeal? Briefly, my husband is suffering from Vibration White Finger (VWF) after using vibrating hand tools while working in the construction industry years ago. He put in a claim just over a year ago and last December had an ATOS medical - which was…
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How much savings before Incapacity Benefit affected
Hi I've decided to take my pension early, but need to know how much savings (lump sum) can I have before my Incapacity Benefit is affected. I have a partner, so would my lump sum be seen as "joint savings" once I banked it? I've not made a final decision as to whether to take a higher monthly pension with a lower lump sum…
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russell hobbs quick 2 boil
hi there, does anyone have this kettle/one cup machine? i'm looking at this over the breville one cup as this one has the full kettle function, in addition to the one cup. I have seen a few reviews online which seem to be a bit mixed,does anyone here have one, and what do you think of it please? Thanks in advance
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DLA claim online
I registered online to submit a DLA claim in september. I submitted the claim on 11th november, a few days later I got the acknowledgment letter. A few days after that I then got a letter saying they had sent me out a claim pack in september and wanted it back by the 3rd november. The thing is I never got one, the only…
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Can taking my works pension early affect my Incapacity Benefit
Can anyone tell me if my Incapacity Benefit would be reduced in any way if I chose to receive my works pension? (I've not worked for a number of years through ill health). I receive mobility and care DLA and Incapacity Benefit. I've been given 2 sets of figures from the Pensions Office, £3.150.00 or £3,832 per year (each…
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Backdating DLA
My sister was on lower care DLA. In May this year she asked for her award to be reviewed. She has just been informed that she has been upgraded to highest care as from 31 September. Can anyone tell me if the monies will be backdated from 31 September to the present date. I am asking this because I have just noticed in…
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Looking for a magnifying light
Hi Guys! Your help would be very much appreciated. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0137373&cm_vc=av_uk#header OH needs something like this. The one is the link is the one he used to use in work and so trusts this one, but it seems expensive to me. Anyone know of any places…
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Ib50
Hi I have been claiming contibution based esa since the 10th november 2010, i have been diagnosed by my gp as having ulnar neuropathy in my left hand and i see the consultant in feb about it, the note i sent to the dwp was for 6 weeks and this morning i received a IB40 to fill in and wondered if this is the norm to have…
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Appeal Process, advice please
Hi, I have received a no for my first DLA application recently (I was very much expecting this) I have spoken to a local advice centre and they said the best route to go from here would be to put in an appeal as the decision makers decision would be reconsidered by a different decision maker before the appeal process…
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dla question.
Quick question, I was awarded DLA just a few months back, my condition is getting worse. do i have to call and inform them? and if so, is my case reviewed? eg, re filling in of forms etc? thanks in advance.
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Bogus websites collecting Mobile numbers to sell!
2 Months ago, after conformation from my Neuro that an accident at work was the cause of my epilepsy, i came across THIS No-Win No-Fee "legal company" website. I filled in the Call-Back section and waited for a return call. Never had the return call but have been bombarded with ad txt's. Iv'e tried the STOP txt 3 times…
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3 month qualifying period for dla
My granddaughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. A claim was sent to the DLA and although she has been awarded the highest rate care allowance it has not been backdated. Apparently now the DLA do not count the first 3 months of any claim - have anyone else found this to be the case?
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First DLA claim.
Hi you all seem to be the people in the know. My son has recently got a DX of High Functioning Autism, and i was told i by a friend i should claim DLA, i never actually realised it is probably something i could have claimed many years ago. Anyway i posted my claim form back to Birmingham on 3rd Nov, and haven't heard…
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DLA renew without dx
Hi everyone, Looking for some advise on my ds renewal for DLA We have been on a two and a half year roundabout journey and have been told ds who is 7 does not have autism and he has been discharged by our pead :mad:. No explaination of what to do next or were we go from here. His care needs are still the same and we still…
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Direct Payments 'nicked' out of account - any advice?
I had a problem on the GIOL board yesterday when a disability and debt related post popped up. It obviously needed moving, but I wasn't sure where it was best placed. Eventually I plumped for DFW, as the underlying problem was debt and I know many of the DFW'ers are multi-skilled. However, the presenting problem was that…
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OT help and some questions please?
Hi all, or should I say good morning as it is so late/early? Has anyone had the OT for Warwickshire assess them at home, if so how do I contact them? Is the OT at the hospital the same person? I really need help with a bed that can aid my sleep, laying down and getting up every five minutes is going to get me divorced as…
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Help filling in the Blue Badge Form
My son is disabled so we can get a Blue Badge, but all the forms talk as if it's the person filling in the form that it's for, he's 3 so can't. It also asks for passport photos, is that of him? Thanks
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4 page DLA renewal form = quicker response?
Just wondering if anyone has found that they got a decision on their DLA renewal fairly quickly, based on the new 4 page renewal form given out in some parts of the country. My initial application took 3 weeks but was curious if I may get a new decision any faster? Anyone have any experience with this?
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Free pecs software/resources????
Hi All, Does anyone know where I can get some decent and free PECS software or symbols? I've spent hours trawling through the web and come across a few semi decent sites, but not very comprehensive in themselves. So far I've looked at: pecs.com ispeak.co.uk do2learn.co.uk and slater software Am losing the will here and…
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Help with funding for a powered wheelchair
Hi I have submitted my claim for DLA am am still waiting for my letter back. I know about the motability scheme if you get a certain rate of DLA. Is there any other scheme out there to help with funding. I have seen the details of National Mobility Hire can anyone give me some information. Thanks
