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First time use of a shop's mobility scooter.
I was given a brief demonstration and told "off you go" the guy said about a "license" i said i have a car license, i guess he was winding me up? Must be honest made the shop far more enjoyable and a damn site less painful.
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Driving Lessons, age etc
I now have another weekly out patients appointment every Friday in the city 16 miles away. Problem is, for the sake of my marriage, it is the day my wife "has off" and goes out with her sister for a break from me. My son does not go to college on that day and looks after me in her place. So cutting to the chase I need to…
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Medical Questionairre from Atos
Hi, I receive DLA and ESA. I've received a questionnaire from ATOS - its is a limited capability for work questionnaire. I won my tribunal(for the second time) for ESA benefit in March (I am assumung that this is the benefite it relates to). As such they already know all of the details which they are asking for and have…
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merlins magic wand
i came across this on another site what do you think ? ive never used them myself but as a parent of an asd teen [among other issues] it does seem a bit unfair . http://aspergersinfo.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/merlins-magic-wand-helping-children-benefit-from-the-magic-that-is-unless-they-have-autism/
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Bus Safe journey card
Found this and thought it might be of use to some of you. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/northampton/bus_access/safe_journey_card/# (Sorry its so big:o) I have printed off the I may fall one. Hope its of use:D
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Am I entitled?
Hi, I am a first time user of this forum after being reffered here by a dear friend (he speaks very highly of the guidance and advice given on here!) Anyhow, today i am looking for a little advice myself. I have been self employed for a number of years, working from home via the internet. Seven years ago i became very ill…
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Free Cinema Ticket for Carers
Hello everyone, I'm not sure whether this is on the forum already, but I found out abut it recently and decided to let you all know. I learned that people receiving DLA are entitled to a CEA card which gives free entry for a carer at the cinema. Thought it may be useful info for those who are not aware. Here is the link.…
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Handicare problems?
I had a minivator stairlift fitted several years ago,just found out Handicare took over minivator, My stairlift stopped and started randomly paid Handicare £85 to fix it now 6 weeks later its done the same only this time its stopped and not started. I am stuck downstairs since saturday 19th November 2011 and they…
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Wheelchair repair services
My son's wheelchair was maintained/repaired by a private company, under contract. This contract has been given to the County Council Equipment Service and the service level has dropped dramatically. They are really reluctant to give any indication of AM or PM appointment and response time has increased from up to two days…
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Any Welsh folks free tomorrow ? DLA to PIP
DLA to PIP - want your voice heard ? : The Venue Tuesday 22 November @ 2pm – 4pm, The Ballroom, Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel, Port Talbot SA12 6QP """ we are keen to get out of Westminster and hear directly from people likely to be affected by these reforms """
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Occupational Therapist from council
Friend needed changes made to his kitchen and bathroom for a disability had these people around about 8 times last year and they ended up more of hindrance than been helpful. Got no help whatso ever from them and found them time wasters. :o He was shocked when one of them went into other rooms of patents homes invited to…
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New sickness rules for gps?
Hi , Just thought some of you maybe interested in this report, I dont know if many or any of you saw the BBC 1 news at 7 this morning but they were talking about the new rules with DLA sickness benefits , (I caught some of this report as the dog barked so I didnt hear all of it ,) they had a Doctor (gp) on there who said…
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Home for Christmas (I hope)
So we're talking about me being home for Christmas (roughly 13 weeks since I was admitted!). I've managed to acquire an infection, knock out some of my nerve function and I needed an extra surgery because one of the big blood vessels sprung a leak! My new heart seems to be settling in. It's fitted with a pacemaker because…
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travel insurance for UK trip for someone who had cancer/depression
no longer need post thanks
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esa support group question
does going from i/b into the support group esa, "passport " any other benefits ? apart from not having to go to work focused interviews ?
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Disabled and dealing with the courts
I wanted to post this to see if anyone has been in the same situation as me previously and if i can stop being treated the way i am at the moment by the courts. In June 2010 I was driving 12 miles over the legal limit on an empty road in Somerset and was flashed by the camera. At that time i had seperated from my wife and…
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IB to ESA £ query
Just recd the letter stating they are begining my ESA investigations.Because its xmas & Bank hols coming up I'm panicking.We currently get IB +IS (+DLA discounted) (CTC and CB too) + mortgage IS help too. Am I correct that if I was moved to ESA or JSA we would still get IS topup and so even if the ESA/JSA is lower than the…
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ESA50 arrived this morning but I'm getting Chemotherapy
I have been in the Support Group for 3 years so i guess I've been lucky to have been "left alone" for 3 yrs. But a routine scan showed up Liver Mets so i started Chemotherapy (again) at the beginning of October. I have Breast Cancer with secondary breast cancer in my lungs & bones. now its popped up in my liver. The lung…
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Who will be accountable ?
What really worries me as a muscle wasting desease (scrounger) is thus having been force fed a mass concoction of drugs mostly opium based for 10 yrs plus as the only management/care for my ils that have afforded me after medical assessment, several hospital stays and every single invasive test you can name several times…
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That big brown envelope moment...
I am in shock. Have been awarded DLA HRM & LRC within 10 weeks of application - and without a medical ?? :beer: Slightly concerned that it says that in regards to care that I DO NOT need help showering, dressing, dwashing and drying myself, managing my medication because I clearly stated on form and in additional info that…
