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DLA 4 page renewal panic
I've just recieved my renewal form through and its one of the 4 page ones :( i was expecting a full length one which would have been easier to make sure everything was filled in but now i'm panicking that i'm going to miss something out or that they are trying to trick me out of my dla. i don't have a copy of my last dla…
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will my severe disabilty premium be backdated
hello, my dla went up for renewal and come back with a silly low rate care only, i appealed and was awarded high care and low mobility for 5 years, i have had my dla back dated but will i get my severe disabilty premium backdated for the last 6 months..thankyou
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Cheap CCTV for damsel in distress
Just wondered if I can get hold of cheap CCTV anywhere? I live in a very rough neighbourhood unfortunately and can't move due to my health. I also have a stalker who frequently leaves gifts at my door and he's also an arsonist who tried to kill another one of my neighbours. Last straw last night when he pushed a letter…
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Aides
Not sure whether this is the best forum for this, or the buying forum, but I'm sure it'll be moved if necessary. I just wondered if anyone knew of any thing that can assist in wiping your botty (I know, too much information!). I am finding it harder and harder to twist around, and with having UC I tend to go more than the…
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Mentally ill students
I personally was a student with mental health problems, but i was lucky enough to have had parents who were able to help me financially. Now my partner, who is bipolar, is a student and is struggling to pay his fees. In the USA there are bursaries and grants for mentally ill students. His financial support advisor this…
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Buggy/Pushchair for Disabled Child
Hi, Could anyone advise, the time has come to upgrade my daughters pushchair/buggy, up until now although she is 6 years old, i have been able to get away with using a normal buggy, she is very small for her age, how can i find out whats available to her. Thanks for you help
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Help Please.
Hi My son was diagnosed with severe idiopathic Scoliosis in April 2010.We made a claim for dla but were turned down. We have since appealed this but during the time of he appeal Lewis was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We called up and added this onto the claim. I phoned today to see what was happening they say its been…
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Hip pain when sitting
Because of the nature of my disability, I end up sitting for quite lengthy periods of time. I have a sofa that's a bit old and the cushions don't provide much support as I sink into them. Something that is firmer to sit on seems to keep the hip pain at bay for longer. I cannot afford to replace the sofa, so have solved…
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Disability element of working tax credit
Hi- can anyone help me please. I would like some info on moving from IB to tax credits- it seems that if working 16 hrs would qualify for disability element. Would this be affected by dp's income...at present IB is contribution based for myself therefore taken as 'income' (SS Benefits) in the calculation...would try the…
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Has anyone had a motability car recently & paid and advance payment
We are due to choose a new car at the end of this month & usually pick up in 2 months time. The one we like has an adavnce payment of £349. Do we pay this when we choose it or when we pick it up.
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Accessibilty tickets to Sonisphere
Not sure if this is the right forum so please feel free to move if not. OH and myself have been given accessibilty tickets to Sonisphere at Knebworth and I was wondering if any MSE'rs have had any experience of the festival. OH is very anxious about distances etc. He will be in his wheelchair but we were wondering how far…
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not looking disabled?!
OOOhhh, im really upset, :( I was again challenged by some passers by after i parked in a disabled bay, clearly displaying my badge, but because im young (ish) mid 30s, and have a young baby, (i assume this is the reason people scowl and pass comment) people seam to get upset. so, i intend to put a little note to display…
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ESA and Pension
I am 47 years old and am receiving a disability pension from my ex-employers (around £150 per week) and will probably be back on ESA (C) shortly (my (specially arranged) job ends in a month time.... One of the "T&C" of receiving this pension is that I am NOT allowed to earn any money through paid employment. What I need to…
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Buying a used car - can I get it VAT free?
Hi guys! I have just been awarded HRM and HRC after my tribunal earlier this week - I am in the process of buying a used car and I'm sure I read somewhere that disabled folks can buy a new or used car VAT free - is this true? If so - how do I go about it? :)
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Changes to Taxicard
Have just had a letter to tell me about the changes my borough are doing with taxi-card. Now I know I was lucky in that up until now we could have a double swipe. This worked well for me as didn't use all my allowance but often needed the further distance as even local town (since last increase in cab fares) was beyond the…
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Excessive over-pricing on mobility scooters
Just a quick word of warning to anyone who has received a 'Mobility Matters' leaflet from Chums. OH is finding his 3-wheeler too small and when we received this leaflet I noticed a Neo 4 scooter priced at £1295 (plus £25 delivery) - marked as an extra value half price offer. I went on the net to check specification and…
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Dla Tribunal
hi all, I hope I can find someone here who can help and advise me.... I have applied for DLA in May 2010. I got the decision in October and as you can guess, they turned me down for both components. I got a diagnosis of major depression with pschosis and I use 3 medicines for that..In addtion I have been diagnosed with…
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Disabled and flying with British Airways
My mum is disabled and has been flying with British Airways for many years and they've always offered her assistance when flying. This time she is flying with my son and British Airways said they cannot offer her any disability assistance getting to the gate because they cannot take resonsibility for the child, therefore…
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Partner can't get ESA cause I get Incapacity Benefit
Hi, I receive long term Incapacity Benefit and my partner had been claiming JSA where we received a disability premium of £35 a week. He is now unable to work due to a long standing health condition and he is due to have an operation in a few weeks time. He made an claim for ESA and we have now been told that he can't…
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Dnr........
Is there such a thing as a "Do Not Resucitate" bangle/badge/whatever for emergency crews/doctors to be advised the person wishes for no medical intervention? i refer to being not in a hospital as i know the staff can be made aware in such cases lets call it the opposite of a medical aid bracelet
