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Disability money matters

Archives for May 2011

incapacity to esa
Hi received my letter informing me that an assessement needs to be made for the transfer from incapacity to employment and support allowance. I phoned them as they had the wrong telephone on the letter . The transfer person asked my details and then said they would telephone me . My question is what do they ask when they…
Advised to withdraw my appeal at hearing?
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what counts as extra care needs for young children with dla
hi just wondering what counts as extra care need for young children for example my ds has adhd and when out you have to hold on to him and watch him like a hawk but dont you have to do that with most six year olds anyway thanks
Buss Pass
I don't know where else to post this for some advice . I now am 60 I have arthritus,I can apply for my bus pass to start next year, My partner 57 like all women now cannot retire till she's 66 , she also has arthritus, but cannot apply for a bus pass till she retires. Niether of us is going to be able to drive by the time…
How should I submit my DLA form & do they acknowledge it?
After over two weeks I have finally managed to complete this form. It sure does take your energy - what little you have:) So I have downloaded the form, where I have been able to type in the answers, and have printed the copy off. So what do you think now? Should I post it recorded delivery? And do they send you an…
Vat exemption for disability
What does one have to do to be able to freely claim Vat exemption because of disability? I have made a few purchases from CosyFeet for shoes, and always had Vat exemption, but if I wanted to buy shoes from a high street store, can I ask, claim or have to show proof?
Just wondering
I have read a few posts about motability cars and its got me thinking about it all. My sister has one on the scheme, they use all of her componant to pay for it which is just over £200 a month I think, not quite sure on the exact cost. This includes all the tax for 3 years, all the insurance for her and her husband, all…
Has anyone ever been in respite care?
Hi there, I'm due to go into respite care from next Monday and I'm looking for some advice. I'm not too well just now and I don't want to be worry about this as well and so I thought I'd ask about it instead :) Were your experiences positive or negative? thank you xxx
Are you made to feel guilty for claiming benefits?
Hi all, I think many of you will know what I'm talking about because I've been made to feel very guilty by one or two people over the last few months ever since I started to claim benefits and it's not a nice feeling at all. I don't like how they talk down to you or make out that they're somehow "better" than you because…
Tribunal
Hi, Well my tribunal for my son is on thursday:eek::eek::eek: i am so nervous especially when the guy from cab cant come with me anymore:(, However i will go regardless as i believe lewis is entitled to some sort of help as he has more care needs than an average 8yrs old. He has Severe scoliosos and type 1 diabetes. I am…
Mobile caravan anyone (contains pictures)
Got to laugh at this caravan http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1391807/All-aboard-worlds-tiniest-caravan--6ft-long-towed-mobility-scooter.html The £5,500 QTvan has been fitted with a full sized bed, a 19in TV, tea making facilities and even bookshelves. Yannick Read invented the petite home, which is small enough to…
How long does it take ATOS to send medical results?
Hi Everyone, Not sure if this is the correct place for this question so sorry if its not. I went for my ATOS medical for ESA in February but still havent received my results. Should I have had them by now??? I am still receiving my payment every 2 weeks at the normally WRAG rate but have heard nothing at all from the…
Motability question
With DLA being phased out - maybe not in so many words but the vast majority of us will lose it - what happens re Motability cars ? I'm due to renew in Nov but not sure what will happen when they stop my money. What is everybody else doing about this ?
Disability do I get free dentist??
Hi I am on disability living allowance and ESA (income support allowance) am I entitled to free dentist, doc and glasses as Ive just hadsome dental work done at cost of £200 and been told I may be able to claim it back? Thanks
really want to build strenght up to do paid work
I'm disabled, and not had paid employment for 10 years. With permission from benefits people I was doing volunteer work - I built this up from 1 hr a week to 14 hours a week over about an 8 year period and really was looking to enter paid employment of 16 hours a week. Then I was involved in a car accident and my existing…
Council approved builder for disability change to house
Hi I am having to have a downstairs toilet put into my property due to my disability, I can pay for it myself but I would like a list of reputable builders from the mendip council...is this possible? Not sure how I go about it, thanks
Incapacity Benefit/Return to work
I am on Incapacity benefit been unable to work for several years as have been extremely unwell with the bi-p. i soo want to return to work and have been doing vol work (I have informed the relevent benefit people) and they (the vol work) are aware of the bi-p. I have also been excellently supported by Mind who have helped…
What do suggest in my shower - stool or chair?
I don't have a bath just a double sized walk in shower with three grab handles. I get dizzy, especially when standing and washing my hair, and find bending impossible to do my lower legs and feet. I have to pick the time, during the day, to shower and haven't the energy to do it at the same time as washing!!!! So me thinks…
industrial deafness
Hi everyone advice needed please .Around about 1992 I applied for industrial deafness compensation via my trade union which I was a member of at that time.My claim was sucsesfull and i was awarded a cash settlement. Before I left the testing center the consultant who carried out the hearing test advised me that I would be…
How long does dla take to make payment once award is made?
They made the decision yesterday (mrc & lrm), just wondered how long it ususally takes before payment is made. Also they are backdating it to March 18th so will I get 2 payments i.e. march 18th -April 18th payment and April 18th - May18th payment then another due around June 18th is that right?

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