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Grants/funding for autistic son
Can anyone advise me on additional financial help fir home improvements and 1-1 swim lessons fir my son who I claim middle rate disability rate? Could really do with some help on what's available and how to apply. :)
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Eden Project?
Afternoon everyone.:wave: My OH is hoping to take me to Eden Project on Wednesday. We'll be borrowing one of their wheelchairs as I have M.E and find it exhausting to walk and it causes me pain. On the website it says that carers get in free. My OH is my carer so does this include him? Or is it just for those who have a…
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DLA and the 13 week limit...
My OH has just had his DLA incresed from low rate for both to low rate mobility and high rate care...He has been getting DLA for 3 years now... My question is that on the award letter it stated that he could not be paid any further back (he has been worse since last year) as we did not apply within the 13 week…
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Anyone have experience of Value Mobility
I have taken the plunge and decided to invest in a mobility scooter. I have deliberated for months before plucking up the courage to make such a large purchase when money is very limited. I have decided it is a price worth paying to become mobile again rather than spending my days within the confines of my home. I found…
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DLA tribunal won !!
i attended a tribunal yesterday for my 10 year old son. He suffers from ASD, i pleased to say we won. Going from LRC to HRC & LRM, it wasn't an overally great experience but it wasn't awful either. i represnted my son with no help, which wasn't intentional but i strongly urge anyone who has got turned down to appeal. i'm…
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Working/doing courses whilst in the support group
Hi everyone, I'm in the support group/claim DLA through the special rules due to fighting (supposedly terminal) cancer. I am not one to give up though. Before I was diagnosed with the cancer I was claiming ESA whilst I was getting better from a couple of other conditions, and I'd been working hard to get myself a new…
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best thing to do with the back pay
hi all now that the DLA has been granted, my dd will be recieving a large amount of back pay, i don not know what is the best thing to do i will be allowing her some of it to spend on what ever she likes such as clothes, when she feels up for shopping, what else could she buy? she does not have a tv in her room as the last…
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ABC of ESA
hi not sure if this will help any one i came across it whilst searching for something else if you join you can look at 3 samples of the new ESA form www.abcofesa.co.uk
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family fund criteria changed
are people aware that a child does not have to be in recipt of DLA to qualify? you can still qualify if you are a low income family http://www.familyfund.org.uk/page.asp?section=00010001000100050007§ionTitle=What+is+our+income+criteria%3F
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new wording great news
Misuse of a Blue Badge is a serious offence. Your badge can be withdrawn if you misuse it or allow others to misuse it It is a criminal offence for non-disabled people to use a badge. If they do so they are liable to a fine of up to £1000 It is a criminal offence to drive a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge unless the badge…
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Anyone have experience of CAMHS for their child?
Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong forum but i know alot of posters on here have children with disabilities so hoping someone can advice me. I have posted before regarding problems with my 12 year old dd. I got a letter last weeks from CAMHS saying they have discussed my dd and her case has been accepted and placed on their…
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won DLA tribunral
well the dreaded day came DD was on a good day thank god so i managed to get her there to be honest the whole experience was awfull there was a doctor and a lady who was there because she had an interest in DLA tribunrals, the other person was the judge (is that the right word?) the doctor asked precise questioned that my…
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Eligible for CA but not in receipt...
Can anyone clarify what this means please? I have looked on the internet & can't really find anything that I understand. Thanks in advance.
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Anyone's ESA late?
My OH's ESA was due to be paid on Friday and it's still not in his account. Is anybody else's late? He did try and ring them a few times today but couldn't get through. Thanks in advance.
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IB - Going back to work question.
Hi there, Just a question regarding going back to work. I have been on long term IB for a while and i am now thinking that i am ready to try and get back into full time work. I have a job interview, which i am pleased about... But, what will happen if i feel that i can not cope with the the job (If i get it) Would i have…
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Can I get ESA
Hi All I have just recently started a new job. I am going in for a hip replacement on the 9th May and been told I cannot get sick pay and will have to take it as unpaid leave. I will be off for 6 weeks. Will I be able to get any financial help from ESA? Cheers
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Blue Badge Renewal Delays - Hertfordshire
The elapse time between renewal application received and issuing Blue Badge has increased from two weeks, three years ago, to six weeks and counting now. The staff have a huge backlog and I suspect funding has been reduced. Worth checking the lead time with your Local Authority and applying early. Hopefully the proposed…
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Disabed council tax benefit
Hello, could anyone give me any advice please? I have a son (17 years old) who is autistic, and also has been agoraphobic since the age of 11. We built a conservatory and put lots of gym equipment in, and a running machine as we felt it was unhealthy for my son not to have any exercise, as he cant go out. Recently I read…
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Depression and not wanting to go out.
I'm feeling depressed and paranoid. I'm not agrophobic but I get days where I'm too frightened to go out, even into my back garden. I need to go to the shop to buy somethings for my girls pack lunch and I just can't do it. I promised my little girl I'd take her to an Easter Egg hunt. Thought I could really do it as I had…
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Disablilty parking at Japfest, Castle Combe
I was thinking of attending Japfest at Castle Combe circuit in May but just checked the site for some info regarding disabled access. http://www.japfest.co.uk/visitor-information/ It says..'You will need to provide a copy of your most recent DLA letter showing your current entitlement and your ‘blue badge’ if car parking…