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motability/payments
hi just wondered if anyone knows how this works,when we first got the motability car,we were told by the salesman that because of the car that was picked it was for the full allowance,then he said for each year going by when the benefit increases,they dont receive the extra money the car stays the same,so i would like to…
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Think I'm dyslexic but can't afford an assessment
Hi guys don't know if any of you can help or have any ideas about this but I strongly suspect that I have dyslexia and am finding life more and more of a struggle. Struggled badly in school and didn't do very well and people talk to me as if I'm stupid but I know I'm not. I've inquired about assessments and the cheapest…
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Disabled Benefits Petition
So sorry if this has already been posted, as I am affected by this, I found the following on youreable site, and urge all to sign it. Hope it is ok to post this. Pat's Petition is a petition placed on the government's own website. It calls for the government to "Stop and review the cuts to benefits and services which are…
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PIP, and the shrinking of motability/HRM.
PIP is due to be introduced over the next few years. It replaces DLA, for most working age claimants. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/pip-assessment-thresholds-and-consultation.pdf - is a outline of amongst other things the impact assessment. There are now 1.04m claimants on HRM, this will drop to 760k. Around quarter of…
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House Getting Ripped Up
Hi, I've been advised that my council property is to get a new bathroom, kitchen, gas and heating, requiring the need to dig up my concrete floors, which will take six months apparently. They started in the area on Monday. I called up the local Council today enquiring when I'll be getting decanted and was told that I would…
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Moving From SDA to JSA/IS
I have been in receipt of DLA and SDA for quite a few numbr of years now. What really annoys me is the fact that due to the benefits I am on it does not entitle me to any extra help. i.e. dental treatment, glases, help towards training courses, cheaper fuel etc. I was wondering whether anyone has actually moved from…
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Higher rate - Lower Rate ?
Hi , my o/h gets DLA with Higher rate disability and Lower Rate care allowance , friend suggested that she may be entitled to a higher level rate on her Care allowance because she gets Higher Rate disability , is this correct ? Any comments welcome ! Regards
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Best value Motability Car
Is this the right place to post? Dunno, but will anyway. The Qashqai goes back in May, due to my condition the car needs to be easy to get in or out. What's the best sort of deal around? I have seen both the Ford Galaxy and S-Max are at around £1K AP, so that is the type of vehicle I need. I have tried getting in and out…
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Hiring mobilaty scootters
Hi does anyone know of a web site that tells you where you can hire mobility scootters in diffrent citys, my mums going on holliday a few times this year and would like to hire one when she gets to the different places, thanks
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Disability and employment
My granddaughter has a disability and has been off work for 2 months. Her employer has not made adjustments for as recommended by A2W. GD medical certificates has on them for her to the company OH but her manager said that's not necessary as she has contacted OH about her and they are happy with the adjustments that is…
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DLA & Behcets Disease
Hi, first post here and was hoping to find out if anyone has successfully received DLA for having Bechets Disease? My wife took very ill last June (2011) a week before fathers day with a sore thoart, a week later she was bed ridden with arthritic pains in her feet, ulcers in mouth and complete and total fatigue, she was…
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Should I correct them?
Hi May you please help me? In August last year I went to bed on sunday night and could no ge out of bed following morning and since then my health has gone downhill and I am now house bound. I went for Atos medical on 22/01 and got brown envelope same week saying I am now on ESA. I called to ask for the medical report and…
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DLA reconsideration
Hi there , My first post here but a regular reader of the forum .As you can see from the post title I have been turned down for DLA . 10 years ago I had TB and as a result I now suffer from severe Bronchiectasis, developed asthma and Pulmonary Aspergilloma . I was hospitalised with massive hemoptysis three times within a…
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motability question
hi all:) so, my brother in law is having his car taken back because they followed him, and saw him walking around . dont know too much, but, his car is being taken back in a few weeks time. he thinks he is getting back his deposit? he also thinks they might let him take over the lease because he likes the car? sounds…
