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Disability money matters
Archives for April 2011
Discussion List
losing dla and my motability car
Hi if I lose my dla will my motability car be taken away from me? Iam one year in to a three year contract? If they do take it back will I get back a proportion of the down payment that I made? regards Clifford
Do I need help with ESA50 form?
I have multiple sclerosis (formally diagnosed in 2008 but first symptoms more than 25 years before that) and have been off work for around 9 months. My main problem at the moment is extreme fatigue. Depending on the level of fatigue I use a walking stick, elbow crutches or a wheelchair on the really bad days. My work sick…
Do I need help with form ESA50?
I have multiple sclerosis (formally diagnosed in 2008 but first symptoms more than 25 years before that) and have been off work for around 9 months. My main problem at the moment is extreme fatigue. Depending on the level of fatigue I use a walking stick, elbow crutches or a wheelchair on the really bad days. My work sick…
Can i claim DLA?
Hi, i dont post often but am always on reading other peoples stories but was just after peoples opinions on would i be able to claim DLA A bit of background infomation is i was diagnosed with crohns disease back in june 2009 and since then have suffererd quite badly. Im now 19 and work 28hours a week at tesco on the…
dla renewal refused
Hello, can anybody advise me please I have had degenerative hip disease in both hips since birth, spent 2 years in a wheelchair when I was a teenager and have had total hip replacements and sockets in both hips in the last two years due to very severe osteo arthritis, I am now left with a twisted spine, unbearable pain and…
Housing benefit Cuts for Disabled ?
Just seen an article on the Breakfast news about Disabled people in under occupied housing losing a percentage of their Housing benefit. Its allegedly only under discussion at the moment but the Minister concerned seemed pretty confident about it Its appalling really.
DLA/ESA back to work self employed?
Hi all - my husband has been on ESA and DLA for about 2 years now due to a severe car accident that left him unable to walk for 12months...he is now back walking again and feels that he may be able to work again (he really needs to for his self-esteem) and would like to go self-employed as a plasterer (and maybe branch out…
DLA renewal & Unwilling Doctor
Can anyone give me any advice? My DLA was up for renewal on March 5th, so all the forms were sent off on 14th January. The decision maker requested a report from my GP, and I was sent a letter stating the usual 'Sorry we cannot make a decision but we are awaiting reports' I gave the DLA a ring on 12th March, to enquire…
Gym membership
My husband and I are both registered disabled. Are there any gyms that offer disabled membership rates? Thanks
MS and the Swank Diet
I managed to get hold of some publications from the MS centre yesterday, and noticed one on diet and nutrition. Getting a bit sick of well wishers telling me what i should and shouldn't eat based on their own opions (and don't have MS). I have a slight issue that too much sunlight (vit D) upsets my Uvitis, although…
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