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If somebody walks with a limp
Is this not a sign they are in pain or discomfort? Atos health care report states walked 30 meters with no sign of discomfort or pain, but in another section states walked with a limp. what do they class as walking with signs of pain? dragging your self across the floor screaming out in agony?
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section 36 on under 16s DLA form
i had help to fill out the form and the lady at cab told me to fill in section 36, she may have said i have to get it filled in, not sure tho. the bit that asks someone who knows and sees the child on a regular basis. surely i dont fill it in as i have given all the other info so if i dont fill it in who is the best person…
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Looking for advice and help please
Hi, Long story short-ish.....I am a cleaner and one of my customers is elderly (76 in 2 weeks) and has a disabled son (53yrs old), who was disabled in a car accident in approx 1989 , he can be left for an hour or so on his own but no longer. Now the elderly man has become ill , i am doing extra to help him out but i go on…
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What happens to DLA for son if he leaves school at 16?
Genuine question....does my son's DLA payments end when he leaves school? Is it a benefit only whilst in f/t education? He wants to find 'a little job' locally (he's autistic) but I am not sure how that would affect his benefits. I, as his carer, have already lost Carer's Allowance as I earn £20 a week more than I am…
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Atos/dwp
how to deal with people made suicidal by their potential loss of benefits. These guidelines were leaked by a job centre worker on Monday. They had been sent out to all staff working for job centres and other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contractors, including Atos. The guidelines state that some claimants will…
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DLA renewal turned down. Think I need some help please
Hi Everybody, I'm a newbie so I will not try to ramble on. I have just had notification that my DLA renewal has been turned down. In 2006 i had a motorcycle accident which i suffered multiple leg fractures and has been pinned together. I was already had Lymphodema in my other leg. I was in cast and on crutches for 1 year.…
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Migration to ESA/Welfare reform.
The work and pensions committee held a meeting on the 4 May 2011 to discuss the migration from Incapacity benefit to ESA,the object of this meeting was to discuss the migration process and to hear from organisations who represent claimants,an academic expert and a prime welfare to work provider.Provision was made for…
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Mayoral Discrimination Against Parkinsons
Hello all, Let me set the scene. My Father in Law suffers from Parkinsons. He is an active member of his local town council, and has just been re-elected for another term. He was initially put forward to be nominated as Deputy Mayor, which made him very proud. He lives on his own and doesn't get out as much as he used to,…
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Taking pills at night invention anyone?
I wonder if there is a product that tells you audibly if you've removed a tablet from the case. I often find I've taken 2 tablets at night instead of 1. No matter what I do, (the usual little cases with days on) I find myself half-asleep convinced I've not taken my tablet, and take another. Any ideas pls?
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Dla appeal turned down
My husband suffers from chronic arthritis in his hip which makes any form of walking extremely painful He stated in his dla forms that he could not walk any distance at all without extreme pain,He has been awarded high rate mobility and high rate care for the past 12 years, however in sept 2010 his was refused any rate of…
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Question about statements & funding please - Voluntary Aided School
I need to be pre-armed with some info please. Can someone tell me where funding for a statement comes from please. My child is at a voluntary aided school - would money for an help come from their budget or would money be given for this help. Thank you.
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PIP criteria and descriptors
Link as posted by another used in the benefits section. http://www.disabilityalliance.org/f60.htm Can't find any wording for anything that sounds like it would apply to sight loss, seems only geared towards those with mental difficulties or physical mobility problems (not even them that much tbh). Maybe somebody can offer…
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Mental health illness, letting agent wont allow me to leave
Hi, I am in so much need of some advice. I signed a 12 month short hold tenancy agreement on 26 April 2010 and I had a guarantor because I have schitzophrenia and live on Disability benefit. The tenancy should have expired on 25 April 2011 but the letting agent will not let me leave unless i pay 6 months rent & £100 costs.…
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Do I have to notify DLA of a change in my circumstances?
Hi everyone, looking for a little advice if you can please. I was recently diagnosed with a very severe illness and unfortunately, because of that, I've had to give up work and now rely on a home help, support worker and social worker to help me deal with things as I don't have a lot of family support. Just now, I'm trying…
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direct payments
anyone have any success with obtaining direct payments (adults) with mental health reasons (or aspergers)? i am also confused with interchangable terminology: personal budget, direct payment, self directed support, individual budget, indidivual payment - ugggh! its a minefield. also confusing it whether to deal with adult…
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Tribunal
Hi there. My Son lewis has severe scoliosos(wears a back brace 23hrs aday) and type 1 diabetes. We applied for dla for the scoliosos back in september. We got refused so we now have tribunal on 2nd june.. I had a welfare rights officer coming with me but have just had a phonecall to say the person who was coming with me is…
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what financial help is there when DLA expires?
Posted a while ago my OH's DLa renewal papers not coming thru in time. the current award runs out at the end of June, but the DWP only aknowledged reciept of our forms last week. What happens when the award runs out and a new decision hasn't been made? Does my OH claim Income Support for a short time until the decision has…
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No bus pass holder with my bus pass.
My bus pass arrived yesterday. There's no holder just the card itself. I was wondering where i could buy one? Ive tried searching on google but all the results are to buy online, but i never buy owt online. Does anyone know what high street shops sell bus pass holders? Sorry didn't know where else to ask this. I was…
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Help in choosing wheelchair cushion
Hi, I would be grateful if other wheelchair users could give me any advice on buying a cushion. I have a Quickie Helium wheelchair and I use a Jays basic cushion, which is okay but not great. I'm looking to buy a new one and cant decide on what to buy. I dont know of any local retailers so up until now its meant a 100 mile…
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ASD, ADHD - son running off. Anyone else have this issue?
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask - it is about money in a way as I am losing it, LOL. My son has ASD and ADHD, if he does not like the activity he is doing he runs off. I was called into school last week and have been told that if he runs off from Sports again (he ran into the school) then he can no longer…
