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Items on prescription for allergy sufferers
I wonder if anyone knows the answer to this- i know that people with coeliac disease can get items on prescription eg. Special bread, flour etc etc. does anyone know if you can get items on prescription if you have dairy allergy? The background is both my children have a dairy allergy. As babies I got special powdered…
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Address Book for Arthritis sufferer
Hi all, Sorry if this may seem a little trivial... My grandma has bad arthritis (and has suffered strokes and is now housebound using an elecric wheelchair to get around the house.) She calls a lot of people, but struggles with her phone/address book, as she can't turn to the correct page without damaging the tabs. Have…
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Incapacity Benefit/ESA
Hi, I have been on Incapacity Benefit for years as I have CP, AS, depression and I just recently read about they are changing it to ESA? (though I haven't got a letter or anything about it yet) I am worried I will lose my Incapacity/benefit Money. Can anyone re-assume me as I have read about David Cameron talking about…
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Can I claim??
Hi all Looking for info I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in Feb 2011 and have now been told that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in both feet. Due to very bad dizziness and being unable to bend, for the last yr I am not able to dress my lower half nor can I put my bra on, hubby does it for me. I am not able to shower myself…
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medical examination
hi there. i had my medical examination for esa.(2 months ago).i been placed in the support group.do you know how long is this for or when is the next examination due? 2.i use to send Dr. sick note to job centre, do i need to send any more? many thanks in advanc
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Dla letter
Evening , I applied for dla for my son 5 weeks ago as he has a few medical problems with his heart and seizures and other problems , I done the application online and also posted to them copies of letters from consultant . I havent heard anything back from dla dept until today where I received a letter stating my key…
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ESA or PIP Assessment for Wheelies or virtual's?
Following the problems I had with getting a wheelchair, I had the examination as I put in the other thread, was told I was a cast iron case for having one and now after a few weeks are still waiting for it, I had a problem getting it, but that was resolved reasonable quickly. I had the assessment and I need a special chair…
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Update on ATOS
Yet more concerns surrounding Atos Healthcare, the firm who carry out assessments on people hoping to claim Employment and Support Allowance, have been aired: According to the Observer, 12 doctors employed by Atos are under investigation by the General Medical Council over allegations of improper conduct. They could be…
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Approaching 65, and having some trouble getting about?
Disability living allowance is a benefit that is intended to help with any extra costs due to extra care and mobility needs you may have. It's for under 65s, though you can carry on claiming it once you're over that age. If you have difficulty walking short distances without 'severe pain or discomfort' - for any reason, or…
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occupational therapy
My GP has asked the local OT people to visit me. Can anyone tell me what I might expect from the visit? I have mobility issues and difficulty walking and standing up.
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Copd ?
Guidance needed please .......... Would COPD and Emphysemia problems be enough to apply for DLA ? o/h now needs to use either a Motability scooter or a wheelchair ( pushed by me ) to get around outdoors , has had to quit work because of the walking distances involved being beyond her capabilities ! Looked at a form for…
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The system worked for my son!
Got the letter awarding HRM and HRC (which i don't think he gets personally as his adult placement is health funded)! I asked them to review it when he left his residential school on the basis that although his needs hadn't changed the costs he had to bear had. I hadn't claimed while he was in school as the staffing and…
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opinion needed
hello first time posting, My 3yr old daughter has autism (delayed speech,S.E.N, Behavioral issues) and has been refused mobility, shes receives highest rate personal care which was decided within 3 weeks of making original application. We sent off application for mobility in may as she turned 3 in june. Original decision…
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Carers allowance and students, court case?
Hello I hope you dont mind this is for a friend. I am SURE I read somewhere a long while ago on MSE that a student had taken the benefits agency to court over ineligibility for carers allowance as a student and one. Does this ring a bell? My friend would like this info to add to his case as he is now a full-time student. I…
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customer compliance
Got a letter from Job Centre Plus, asking me to attend a Customer Compliance interview. It says to bring bank statements for all savings from April 2008. However I didn't start to receive Income Support until 2009. I rang them and queried why they wanted statements for the last three and a half years. I was told quite…
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disability criteria required
Hi all, last week my wife was diagnosed with severe age related arthritic spine condition which makes walking a very slow painful process. As she is a non-driver, would I be entitled to a 'blue badge' or any other assistance available in order to improve her quality of life?. Thanks in advance for any information.
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Buy or motability
Help has anyone done any sums as to buying a car or motability or even HP via motablity. I'm looking at changing my car in relatively near future and want some figures to help me decide if to go motability or private purchase. I'm looking in the ideal world at Nissan Juke. I may have adjust my wish list but we are looking…
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MS and DLA Appeal Tribunal
I have prim prog ms and have an electric wheel chair to use at work,this through dept of work/pensions.I am waiting for an appeal date in the new year,having had my initial application rejected. I was wondering is it worth going to the the appeal,what do you thing my chances of success would be. If anyone has any tips I…
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DLA rejected...should she appeal
hi everyone, i have a friend whom has a mental health/severe paranoia disability. She has had this disability for a long time, going back a good 10 years or more. She used to be on DLA, when her husband was caring for her, but as she got better a few years ago, she got in touch with DWP and told them to cancel her DLA as…
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decision to assess for statement - what next?
My son's case was at panel again on Thursday (not heard the outcome yet). If they decide to assess him what does that entail. Who will be assessing him? I seem to be focused on the 'next step' so much that when I get there I don't know what it means!! Thanks in advance for any help.
