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Question about DLA Care and Mobility
Hi, Whenever I see people talk of the higher rate of the care component of DLA, they always seem to be in receipt of at least the lower-rate mobility component too. Is it possible to have HRC without being awarded any mobility? I'll be getting HRC (through the special rules, ugh) and whilst having the lower rate of…
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Tribunal lost
Im angry and confused too angry to write much at the moment but to cut it short. Mobility component, As per my claim pack i told them i was unable to walk any distance at all without sever pain in my hip. Before this went to tribunal when i was initianly refused the DWP said i could walk over 50 metres based on the health…
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Dla Tribunal
Hi aLL, I hope someone could answer this. I had my dla tribunal today, have to say It wasnt as bad as I had expected. It lasted for 1 hour and was a bit tiring because of losts of questions. At the end, They told me to wait outside and shortly I woulde be called in to be given the decision. After 5min I was sitting…
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motability car verus bus pass
ive got a question ive got a motabilty car am i allowed to get a free bus pass from my local council? many thanx
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DLA tribunal
Hi, could anyone give me any help? i presently have a appeal going through for my son, as yet we haven't got a tribunal date for the hearing. Since the original claim a year ago his condition has got worse and understandably they won't be able to consider new evidence as they say this applies to his deterioated condition.…
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Compression Stockings?
I get prescribed compression stockings and I used to be able to order ones privately that came in colours not available on the NHS. My old stripey ones are done and I can't remember the company name at all to buy more online. Does anyone know of a company that does stripey compression stockings in the medium compression…
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Epilepsy - what stuff can I get? bus pass etc
I have recently been diagnosed with epilepsy, and seeing a thread on here about bus passes got me wondering what sort of things like this I might be eligible for. Is there anything else apart from a bus pass and rail card? I already get free prescriptions. It seems so wrong though, almost like stealing, to get bus…
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Concessionary bus travel.
I have applied for a free travel pass & am wondering if I can use it outside of my town? Also, is there any concessions for people who you rely on to accompany you to places?
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motability good condition bonus
i am changing my car 1 year early as it is no longer suitable and i am swapping it for something else. Do i qualify for the good condition bonus?? i have only done 11,000 miles.
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Grant Application & Credit Search
I am in the process of appying for a grant for my disabled son. However, I face a dilemma. The application asks about savings. Technically, I have savings-but in real terms I don't. Let me explain... I have an offset mortgage with a sizeable overdraft facility. Because my mortgage interest rate is miniscule, I've maxed…
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Cheap landline phone suitable for hearing impaired?
I'm sure this must have been asked before, but I haven't found anything in searches. My landline has just given up on me and I desperately need to find a replacement as I'm stuck at home on my own whilst recovering from major surgery - great timing!! I need one with a volume control for ringinging (preferably loud/higher…
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keeping same disability car?
hi just wondered if anyone can inform me about motability cars. we have had it for nearly 3 years.when it comes up for renewal are you allowed to keep the old car and if so is it any cheaper? thanks.
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Anyone ever managed to negotiate any optional extras on motability car?
Hi, Well my difficult search for my next motability car goes on, difficult cos no one can offer me test drives in automatics (except Vauxhall, unfortunately the Astra wasn't suitable, I need to be an inch or 2 taller). However, I think I might go with a Renault Clio Sport Tourer - if my scooter will fit in the boot, hope…
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Definition for Carers Allowance
I was wondering whether anyone knew the definition of "CARING FOR ... 35 Hours per week" for Carers Allowance ? I assume that they include washing, cleaning, cooking etc etc ? I am on DLA mid care and was wondering whether my wife could claim CA ?
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Lost my first tier tribunal for DLA Motability & Care
I'm not too sure what to do next after losing my tribunal. I'm having my motability car taken off me which will leave me house bound 24/7. I've also had my care component taken from me. Does anyone have any advice as to what to do next? I don't have anyone to represent me and don't really want to go through it all again…
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Parkinson's Disease... bathroom alterations?
My mother has Parkinson's Disease and really needs the bathroom altered to make things easier for her. At the moment it has a shower over the bath which she has to climb into and she's already has a few falls, but thankfully not in the bath yet. Does anybody know if she is entitled to any kind of help towards having the…
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where would you sell your second hand stuff
I have a powerchair that is not suitable for my needs, and i need to sell it to be able to afford to buy a scooter, where would you sell?
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Sensory equipment and training
My little ds is autistic and has a serve speech and language disorder, I recently went on a visit to an autistic school and was told about sensory needs something I feel ashamed to say I have never really considered before. Anyway as I am about to become unemployed I want to focus more on meeting my sons needs but dont…
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Family fund critira change!
Hi, I just got a text from FF and it looks like they have eased up on the criteria and got rid of the 25k limit or whatever it was. Now you just need to be in receipt of TC/IS etc http://www.familyfund.org.uk/page.asp?section=000100010001§ionTitle=How+we+help
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mmm renewal after 2 months
got award dla in jan and today got forms asking to fill in and send off, letter says its to see if i need more help etc. what the hell is this all about, my health hasnt changed sinse i was awarded it, only had medical from dwp in jan any ideas, my meds have gone up and am on stronger stuff but thats it
