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carers allowence
Hi my son gets mrc dla and someone said to me to claim carers i dont have to do i? i feel cheeky applying for that because i brought him into this world and i have to look after him, i think we would be worse off if i applied as well. thank you
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Can you claim DLA plus ESA?
As DLA isn't means tested can you claim for it if you're on ESA?
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broken leg any benefits?
Hi I have a badly broken leg which isn't healing it could be upto another year and I was wondering if there are any benefits I might be entitled to, thanks . Am presently on the sick from my job but will soon be put on stage 2 for long term sickness and go on half pay.
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What does being 'registered' as disabled entail?
Sorry if it seems like a dopey question but I was looking at the 'disabled discounts' thread and saw there might be quite a few hidden savings that can be made on various things should you be disabled. I assume this entails proving a disability by some means, and a lot of people mention being 'registered' as disabled. Is…
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does having capital affect Carers?
i get DLA and we could have claimed carers years ago but never have as my husband prefers to work (albeit part time short days so he can be around morning and afternoon to help). in actual fact we would probably have had more money if he had claimed CA ages ago!!! anyways it looks like he is going to lose his job and the…
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Copd & dla ?
HI Guys , just needed a bit of advice about COPD & DLA , is this a valid reason to make a claim ? reason i ask is that the Missus is having to cease work within the next couple of months due to her COPD condition getting worse , she dont really want to stop work but its just getting too much with the walking ( works in a…
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Where to go for a day out?
Hello everyone, Well it's almost that time of year again, my hubby's birthday that is, and I'm thinking of taking him out for the day/overnight. He's in reciept of DLA MRC HRM so obviously he can't walk too well and tires easily. I too find it awkward to walk certain distances. Does anyone have any nice recommendation's…
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Has anyone been to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster? I am thinking of going, but how to a prove my disability and my official carer? Can i take my disability bus pass? i have no idea how to prove my OH is my official carer, any ideas? Thanks
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Can you use your DLA bus pass on a train?
I mean like on a northern rail train (local train) Thanks.
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carers allowance means tested ??
Thanks for taking the time to read this . I have a little problem Mr DWP have overpayed me for carers allowance by a large tune of dosh and would like me to return it ASAP. I have never knowingly applyed for extra carers allowance . But if i was getting income support or child tax credit at the time the overpayment was…
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Rate Fixed or Risen ?
I receive an Ill Health Retirement pension from my former employers and am still waiting to hear whether I will receive any ESA (I am seeing my GP tomorrow) Could someone please confirm whether the disregarded income (before any reduction) is STILL £85 or whether this has risen in line with other benefits ? It appears to…
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How long do DLA take to Complete the marking, for renewals?(When should i send forms)
My aunt, currently on DLA is doing her renewal form, which is due in early August. The Dla take time to mark the form answers (weeks in fact) * How many weeks do they take, to complete the Marking of the forms? (after we post them to them) * when would be the ideal amount of weeks BEFORE early august, that the forms need…
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dla turned down- please help
Hi, I am shocked that I have been turned down! I was on high mob and mid care. I have sle, sjogrens, fibro- I cannot get out of bed easily ad am in constant pain. I am on morphine-butrans- patches. My eys are blurred alot of the times and I have tripped and burnt myself because of it. I am going to appeal but can someone…
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form 545? after a tribunral
hi the DLA are sending me out a 545 form, i won a tribural last week, they said that sometimes the descision maker contests the tribunrals descision, has any one had this before thanks
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WCA checklist
ATOS Checklist It is a well established fact that the DWP Personal Capability Assessment is difficult to pass. This is because the DWP and ATOS Origin have conspired against the sick and disabled and have deliberately designed to assessment to benefit the DWP and not, as it is reported to to help the claimant back to work.…
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DLA changes in 2013...question...
i was awarded DLA indefinetly in july 2009... what happens when the dla changes in 2013 happen, will i have to apply again or will i lose money? as i understand they are scrapping middle care? confused.com :S cant find anything on net to help
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How does DLA affect Guarantee Pension Credit
My elderly (75+) parents both currently receive DLA (high rate mobility, low rate care) and Guarantee Pension Credit. Their care needs have changed substantially since they were last assessed (years ago) and I am currently helping them to fill in the forms to have their care needs looked at again. I think I am correct in…
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Remembering tablets...
I couldn't decide if this or the Health & Beauty board was the right one for this topic, so sorry if I've chosen the wrong one. Does anyone have any tips on how to remember to take tablets? I have some to take morning and evening, and forget sometimes. It's an antiepileptic which I've been told to increase gradually over 8…
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Confused about changes.
Confused about changes. My sister has been on long term IB for nine years now, she also gets the higher rate DLA of both components. She doesnt need sick notes any more and hasnt done for a long time now. She had to undergo several medical tests with various doctors who were employed by the DWP. So far she has heard…
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ir esa can partner foster part time
hi can someone advice i claim ir esa and council tax benefit and i am bed ridden most days my partner is my carer but we in the the process of getting help from social service for the direct payment scheme i was wondering if he was to foster part time would this affect are benefits? would we lose money? as we are just…
