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Daily Mail moves on to DLA
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waiting time for ESA
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cant get my daughter to school
hi all i wondered if there is any help available out there for single disabled people that cant get their children to school? i get dla high mobility and middle care.i have a care package. is there any way of funding to have my little one taught at home? thankyou,
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No longer a carer..
No idea really what I'm saying, so please bear with me. I have been a full time carer for my mum for the last 15 years (am 34) Over the last 10 years she has gotten progressively worse until the last two when she was diagnosed with dementia and vasculitis. I have never had any respite and was finding it increasingly…
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ESA and referred to Ingeus
Hi, I don't know if anyone is on ESA and have recently referred to Ingeus work program. I was told it's optional but they are asking my CV and it feels like I am on a job hunt already even though I am not on JSA. I am not well and attending treatments etc that's why I am on ESA. Just wondering if Ingeus gets paid if…
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dla increase?
Hi all,just a query for any in the know.Hearing last week about the benefit increases in line with inflation for next year I was wondering if you use your HRM for a mobility car and it takes your full allowance each month then next april the benefit increase is applied does that go to the motability people for the car you…
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DLA Tribunal can my wife talk for me, or not?
I have decided not to try and get anyone to represent me but my wife will be there to support me. Can she answer any questions as I get very forgetful, scared of getting confused and missing any of the important points.
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Frauds by council staff
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Disability and Dentistry
I've just been advised that I have something called TMJ, which results in chronic jaw and ear ache. I was informed that I would need to see a private orthodontist to correct my bite and straighten my teeth to help with this, as the NHS won't provide it due to changes in 2006. After enquiring with several Ortho's in…
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CBT assessment - for income protection
Hi I've been signed off work for 13 weeks now with fibromyalgia and depression. The company i work for has group income protection and i have received lots of paperwork and now have to go for a CBT assessment - to see whether CBT could help me. I assume i have to agree to whatever treatment is being advised before the…
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It's Wednesday and I've just watched PMQ's
I saw no loaves, no fishes, and no one walked on water, but its clear to me that Cameron and his CONdem disciples must have some very special qualities, he has managed to cure 600.000 people and make them well again overnight. They like Lazarus [ John 5:8 ] can now pick up their bed and [STRIKE]walk[/STRIKE] work. I learn…
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ESA Appeal
HI everyone thanks in advance for any advice. I got a letter saying my appeal date was the 11/11/11 at 10.30am. I rang my representative last Monday as I had not heard anything from them. I was told they had not received the date of the appeal and they are only able to represent me on either a Monday or a Tuesday I rang…
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applying for financial products: how do i describe myself?
when i apply for cards or accounts etc i generally describe myself as retired, because i have serious mental health problems and have not worked since i became ill at the age of 20...i am now 39... however i do get turned down from time to time, and especially in the current climate, even though my credit rating is…
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Disability and studying
Just wondered whether people have been down this route. I am currently unemployed and disabled, not an easy combination to overcome. So in order to improve my chances of employment I have been looking at doing a degree through the Open University. Does anyone know what help, particularly financial, is available for a would…
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Selling Second Hand Mobility Equipment
Hi, I am trying to sell my late father's mobility scooter / powerchair on eBay (item 130598600601) but it would appear that it is not the best marketplace for secondhand mobility products... I have no experience whatsoever of this sector and I would appreciate any advice on how to best sell the chair - for example personal…
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I keep seeing things :(
Right i was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder over 2 years ago and all was settling down, take my meds and i am fine. Stopped having a Psychiatrist in january as she left and my CPN is off ill so not seen her since beginning of September. Everything has been ok (i say ok but ok for me) but the past month i keep seeing things…
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Motability - do you get money back after so many weeks?
Was chatting to someone today who said that if you get a car on Motability and it works out to be less than the HRMC then you get some money back every 13 weeks? Is this true?
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Save Disabilty and Services
I think I may have posted this on the wrong forum so I am posting it again as it really effects everyone on benefits particularly the sick and disabled. I hope you will all take the time to read the following blog http://carerwatch.com/reform/ written by a blind lady by the name of Pat Onions and with the support of…
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Mobility Claim
Hi everyone, i hope somebody can help me, my daughter is due to turn 3 in January, and due to medical reasons, she cannot walk at all, i have been advised to fill in the forms to get her mobility sorted, my question was, she already receives higher rate care and this is due for renewal in June, if i fill in the mobility…
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Amnesic father
Hey guys, While visiting me in the states (I'm on a working visa), my father was hospitalised. The result of which has left him unable to talk properly or remember much. He doesn't even know who I am :( . Now my mother is at home in the UK alone and I am trying to deal with his financials from over here while the insurance…
