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Carers Allowance
Does carers allowance automatically continue when DLA is re awarded, or do we have to inform the carers dept. for the award to continue?
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Floor tile advice please
I would be grateful for advice as to the suitability of the various classes of floor tiles for an adult in an electric wheelchair. Comments from wheelchair users would be particularly welcomed. Thanks.
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Dla
What makes you entitle to dla,how can you claim it
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CCG Question
I really should have put all my questions in one thread. Sorry.:o Last question. Honest! My DH and I are hoping to move out of our present accommodation soon as it isn't suitable for our needs as I have mobility problems. We currently live with his parents in a detached house and I struggle with the stairs on a day-to-day…
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DLA Change of Circumstances Question
If a person's mobility needs have increased but their care needs have stayed the same, is it possible to just submit the mobility part for review as the care needs are the same, or would the whole award be looked at again? Thank you in advance.
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CEA Card Question
Hey everyone. Wasn't sure where to put this.:o If I got a Cineworld Unlimited Card and a CEA card for my husband who is my carer, would we be able to use them both together when we go to the cinema? I know it might be a stupid question but I wasn't sure if both could be used at the same time.:o Also, with the CEA card,…
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Advice on which benefit my 72 yearold Mother should claim.
My mom had to retire from work at 60 due to Arthritis and now she is 72. She has managed with the help of my Dad until recently as her condition has got worse. Now both parents get old age pension and small private pensions. Doctor had her in today to review her Xrays and her knees are so bad she will be wheelchair bound…
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Blue badge parking in metered car parks
Hi, my friend says that all parking metered car parks with the blue badge it is free? I say check, she says no, they are all free, all parking is free, who is right?
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community care grant
has anyone been sucessful in getting a CCG for household items which are related to disabilities? the example i have in mind is that due to sensory issues related to my disability, i require blackout blinds/curtains for my bedroom (two windows). i currently have blankets nailed to the wall. it is in my Care plan and also…
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New DLA award - should I ask for a reconsideration?
I was awarded MRC and LRM which was due to end on 3 September this year. I have gone through the renewal process and have been awarded LRM from 9 August until 8 August 2016. Since 2005 I have been through various diagnoses starting at depression to bi-polar and my new Psychiatrist no longer classing me as bi-polar but…
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Compact manual wheelchair
Hi A am after a compact manual wheelchair for getting around my bungalow to save me a few cm's in places like navigating doorways etc. Has anyone got any sugestions ?
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moved from wrag to support group
hi,ive just recieved a letter following my medical last week with atos,im being moved from wrag to the support group ,nothing in the letter explains what this change means,can anyone advise me what this change means for me,tia
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best account for direct payments
We're going to get direct paments for my son who is 16 and have to set up a bank account but do we have to set it up in my sons name or ours . He has severe Developmental delay and learning disability problems . Has any body got any insights or can recommend a bank account . We new to this ,
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DLA Reassessment?
My husband was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Scclerosis 4 years ago. At the time he was a fulltime HGV driver but had to leave as he was sooon unable to walk at all. I also worked fulltime. Now he has very limited movement (right hand only) and is catheterised and has a stoma. He only get up into his electric…
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OT and BB result
Not sure if anyone remembers but I started a thread on D&D about what to expect at an OT assessment for a BB. I was initially turned down but appealed and that's why I had to have an OT assessment. I had the OT assessment today. The OT was lovely and really understood my issues and said that he would give me a result there…
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DLA change of circumstances
for a friend .... can he download a change of circumstances form or does he need to phone them?
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Reclaiming money from PCT
Hi, A few years ago I suffered from Breast Cancer. I was fortunate enough to be one of the first women to receive the ground breaking drug Herceptin, but at the beginning my Primary Care Trust would not pay for it. Therefore I had to use my life's savings and start paying for it myself. I paid £11,000 before my campaign to…
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Blue Badge drop off / pick up.
I know I should know the answer to this but cant remember as not something I normally do. I'm expecting to go into hospital tomorrow and a friend will drop me off. Now there is very limited parking if any (no hospital car park- London) so its likely if we can park it will be on a meter or disabled bay and I do know the…
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Autism Friendly Films: Tomorrow Odeon!
I thought I had posted this on here but can't find it. Odeon are holding an autism friendly screening of Mr Poppers Penguins, tomorrow at 11am. http://www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfilms/ It is for adults and children, and will hopefully become more of a regular thing if lots of people are interested. Can use the CEA card…
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portable electric wheelchair advice
hi, looking for a bit of advice, my mum needs a electric wheelchair, one that is reasonably lightweight and can be easily taken apart to be put in the car one thats caught my eye is the shoprider cameo http://www.mobilityscootersplus.com/osb/itemdetails.cfm/ID/57 seems to easily taken apart and reasonably light not a bad…
