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help from a little angel
i was just stuck opening a door in my chair and a little girl no more than 4 years old , said "do you want me to open that door for you" whilst all adults around ignored the fact i was struggling with the door. well it hit me for 6 i chocked up instantly :o and said yes please and she did open the door whilst her mother…
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Dropping the kerb, disabled only parking outside home.
Asking the council to drop the kerb outside my house and consider making it disabled only parking. Who would I apply to? Would it be the highways agency? I'm not sure yet that this is necessary as we are waiting to move to more appropriate housing but it would be good to know in case I have similar problems when we do…
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advice needed please
hi sorry to jump straight in but navigating any sites is hard work when I know nothing about benefits.........here goes Ex partner and new wife has just had a baby with down's syndrome. My son to ex is worried and in a mess (teenager) but luckily my ex and me still get along well. Ex has asked me to look into what benefits…
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Help!
Hi everybody, As you all know i have a tribunal coming up at the end of the month for my son lewis who is 8. just shortly after i applied for dla lewis became a type 1 diabetic. I called dla to inform them of this and they saidto do a seperate claim for this as the other claim is going to tribunal.Recieved a letter…
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community care grant
I've never filled out a community car grant fourm and wondered are they hard to get? My son was in hospital and has moved into a emergency bed placement but is still under section, he moving into 24/7 supported when one come around, he'll need new everthing. would he be entiled to it. He can't cope in his last flat, and…
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Its not just getting DLA, its keeping it...!!!
Its not just the issue of getting the award in the first place, its the issue of keeping it now that DWP under pressure from Government to reduce claimants. I had DLA Life award at Higher rate mobility and Middle rate care - enjoyed benefits for 12yrs until: _pale_ Failed to realise a “Life” award is not for life despite…
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Possible to get DLA or Funding?
I have a severe skin condition called Psoriasis I also have Psoriatic Arthritis I have recently had to come off all the medication that helps keep my skin condition under control because it was making me ill. So, now my skin is very bad and sire again. I have a 'season ticket' for my prescription and get all sorts of…
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ESA Claim... 0 Points?!
I've been claiming ESA now for around a year, and have Bipolar Type 2 Disorder - and was displaying "stresses related to previous trauma" (a la PTSD) last year. There was 6 months of visits to A&E after burns, cuts and even a suicide attempt. I was also placed under the supervision of The Crisis Team several times, and…
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confused DLA
hi i won a tribunral on 26th april was sent a form to fill i and i returned, they said they recieved it on 11th may even though i called friday 13th and they said they had not recieved it back now its gone to a descision maker i do not understand anyone had a similar experience
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Will I get a form to renew DLA that expires in nov.2011?
I was awarded higher right mobility and higher rate care for 2 years until November this year. Will I get another form to fill in or do they contact my Dr. to see if I still have the same problems? Nothing has changed for the better, in fact things are worse and I have had MRI scans and increase in medications.
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Does HRM automatically get you HRC?
Just trying to work things out here... If someone is awarded HRM, does that automatically mean they get HRC? They are currently on MRC and LRM...
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recording hospital consultants
Does anyone know if it is possible to use dictaphone to record a appointment with a consultant? I saw a consultant last week and had an awful experience. My carer was with me and heard and saw everything. I have written a compliant to PALS at the hospital and they are going to arrange for me to see another consultant. I've…
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'Access' passes
I've only just discovered the National Trust 'Admit One' card and wondered if anyone knew any other large organisations that do the same sort of thing?
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NHS Listening Exercise - Chance to make your views known
You've got until the 31st May to make your views known about the governments NHS plans. To get involved go to the link below. You can make your comments either publicly or privately. http://healthandcare.dh.gov.uk/listening-exercise-how-to-get-involved/
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DLA Appeal can not be heard
Hi all In june 2010 made claim for DLA care and some backdating. After 2 recons was awarded HRC and told had to go to tribunal for backdating. Went to appeal yesterday for the backdating of dla, Can anybody tell me what happened as I'm completely gobsmacked. The chair woman stated the panel couldn't hear the appeal and I…
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Toys For Disabled Kids..
Hi to all members & guests.;) I don't know if i've posted this in the correct forum so, no doubt someone will advise me. I noticed a thread in 2009 when a member asked where could toys be purchased for her son who had ADHD. I myself have a PSV/PCV license & have driven for all 4 of my local Borough Councils for Education,…
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steering ball on a motability car.
i have a motability car and it has no adaptations at the moment, i need to get a steering ball as im having trouble with my hand and shoulder. i was wondering do i have to get one through motability or get permission to put it on or anything. i had one on my old car and it nipped the steering wheel material so dont want to…
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What exactly does an education psychologist do?
Finally the ed.p will be seeing me next week to discuss my daughter and i've been told will probablly be seeing her at home. What exactly do they do, is it just observation and what are the results, what i mean is are they able to make a diagnosis or do they just make recommendations to school?
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Disability discrimination by leeds united football club
i regularly go to visit championship football matches, i live in leeds but support another team (middlesbrough), Usually a lot of clubs allow someone claiming d.l.a. high rate mobility to get a carer in free to watch a match, so 2 adults pay one ticket. I bring my carer i.e. wife and ,my son whom normally pays for a…
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ON DLA and that is the only source of income, what other benefits should I claim
Hi My mum is on the higher element of DLA. She is virtually bed ridden and has little mobility. After two long spells off work sick she has taken retirement. Her only source of income is her DLA and my dads guarenteed pension credit. Are they entitled to anything else? The social worker has just called regarding installing…
