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Medical Misdiagnosis - Negligence ?
I'm not really sure this fits into this board but posting here hoping someone can give me some advice A friend of mine is nearly 18. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Cystic Fibrosis in the first few months of life Since then he has undergone treatment for both The CP is relatively mild The CF has also been mild but…
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Disability and work
I was going to put this in the Employment and jobseekeing forum, but thought it might make more sense here. (If I am wrong please feel free to transfer to the correct forum) I've recently returned towork after 4 months on the sick due to neuropathic pain that has left me unable to walk more than a short distance 50m…
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How would it work if...
....a couple in their mid-70s were both claiming Attendance Allowance? The things that you need help with, the other person does. Like help with dressing etc. But what if both need the kind of help envisaged for that particular benefit?
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Help for baby with Cerebral Palsy.
Hi everyone, my first visit in here and I'd like some advice on behalf of a couple of friends. Their baby was born at only 26 weeks and spent the months up until his due date in hospital. Obviously he had a lot of problems during that time such as bleeds on the lungs and blood clots in his brain, at one point early on…
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ESA help
My husband is on incapacity benefit and DLA, I receive carers allowance and income suppport. I know my husband's incapacity benefit will migrate over to ESA and he will be re-assessed, but will I move over to ESA as a carer for my husband. Sorry if it's a stupid question, but don't know a great deal about ESA. Any info…
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Fear of Explosions
does anyone get this? im bipolar (2 i think) and ive been extremely paranoid recently thinking people want to stab me, but also have this constant feeling that something around me is about to explode, like a really massive explosion not fireworks or baloons. i googled but there doesnt seem to be anything on it? does anyone…
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DLA- Doctors report
Got a letter from the DLA today to say they have written to my GP for further information. Now, when they have done this before my GP has made a very poor attempt at completing the form. 1 word answers, no information about my actual conditions etc. I have an appointment with him in the morning (booked last week) in order…
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can you get free car tax
my friends mum is 76 and registered blind..does anyone know if my friend can get free car tax seeing as he uses his car only to drive his mum around..thankyou
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Applying to pct for impatient stay?
Does anyone have any experience of applying to their pct for inpatient funding. I'm in hospital ATM and my doctor wants to admit me for 6 months (gulp!). I'm not holding my breath as the Pct turned down my consultants request for a £2 a month drug! Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you!
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Do you have to have a diagnosis to claim DLA?
Im very worried about my daughters bahviour. She is 12 years old. My concerns are too long to list but the doctor wants to start with an education psy report. the school do not agree as this can take 18mths and they believe her problem to be emotional not educational. They want to refer her directly to camhs (mental health…
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national census - support to complete form
Just thought I'd let you know that if you have received the national census form and have difficulty completing it due to a disability you can get support from their helpline: 03000201101 (england) or 030002011030 (scotland) I called and they are arranging someone to come to my house to complete it for me. There is also an…
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BPD and DLA?
I have been in receipt of DLA on low rate care and mobility for many years now. When I first applied, I had been in psychiatric hospital. I was turned down but through a tribunal which the welfare rights guy went to with me, I was awarded my low rates as a life time award. I have now been diagnosed with BPD and also COPD.…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Blue Badge...
A friend of mine with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been turned down for a Blue Badge. They would certainly benefit from one. CFS manifests profound joint and muscle pains and fatigue hindering ability to walk as any sufferer would testify. They did not appeal the council decision and six months has elapsed since their…
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Therapeutic earnings limit - War pensions
Hi, Anybody know what these are and what the rules are? I'm a 45 yr old, been on a War Pension since GW1, now on 60% war pension and War Pensioners unemployabilty supp, just wondering if I'm allowed to earn some money or not? Any advice welcomed
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tribrunal date threw but do not think DD can cope
hi all finaly had the tribrunal date threw, 27th april. i do not know though if my DD will able to cope with the actual day and the proceedings can anyone shed light on what will happen, what will be expected of her and maybe what type of questions will she be required to answer i will be there and hopefully the welfare…
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Dla medical at home
Hi I failed my Income support medical I am in the process of appealing, anyway on saturday I had a letter from medical services to say that they are going to visit me, for me to have a medical for my Dla. My renewal doesn't run out until December 2014. The doctor rang last nite at 20.45pm to say that he was going to be…
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How long after ESA medical before you get the decision
Hello all I am going for my ESA medical this week not Atos, although they are recruiting staff at the minute to start doing these medical in the autumn here. I was just wondering when do i get a decision on the day or how long before I get if I have passed the capability test. As I lost IB last July and haven't received…
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Disabled Car Tax
Hi all, I'm a bit confused about this entitlement. My DD has been awarded HRM. She is 6 years old. In the award letter we had a car tax exemtion form. We could use this if we didn't use our car for traveling to work. What really confuses me is that the award holder can transfer it to another persons car which under the…
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Bank account for housebound parent
My mother is housebound, she has a current account with the local branch of the Yorkshire Bank. She has received a letter stating that the branch will be closing at the end of the month. She wants to transfer her account to another local bank but obviously being housebound she will be unable to go into a branch to do this.…
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Appointee and DWP
I have asked to act on behalf of my husband for his dla and ib - as he has autism and learning difficulties and has great trouble on the phone or with post - understanding what is said or written. Whenever they ask him security questions I have to answer anyway as he just gets too confused and also has a problem with…
