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DLA appeal
Sent away my claim form as my currently claim ends in a few months for DLA. Already looking at what if I need to appeal. Does anybody know if Legal Aid is possable for a Lawyer to prepare and represent at the appeal hearing? I have no faith in my local citizen Advice to be frankand would rather have a professional deal…
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For those interested -
- the DWP have published their fraud [for investigators] guide
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Received letter from ESA - still no decision!?
Hi everyone I've received a letter from ESA (I done the medical assessment about two months ago) Basically in this letter they are saying that based on the medical and my gp forms, I may not be eligible to receive this benefit. If I want to send more info I have 17days to do so. Has anyone else had this? Do I send…
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DLA question
hi there my mother have been awarded dla , mobility lower rate and care highest rate.we had confirmation letter yesterday. but the letter doesn't say when she will get paid and how? also any chance that we can backdated her claim? many thanks for any advice
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osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
Does anyone know [FONT="]whether [/FONT]osteoporosis and osteoarthritis is class as disability please. :T
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my sons dla renewal decision
hi i thought id let you know i received my sons renewal and hes gone from mrc to hrc and lrm i just wanted to say thank you for all the advice you have given me i am relieved i havent got to go to a tribunal this time.
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Dla pip for women of pension age
I know there has been a lot on this subject but for some it is not so easy to understand. For eg: As I understand it PIP will take over from DLA Oct 2013 for eligible working people on the day it is introduced. 16-64 year olds Children under 16 and over 65 will not have to apply and will continue To get DLA. (I hope I have…
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Travel Concession
Hi all. The DVLA have revoked my driving licence due to disability under Section 93 and 94 of The Road Traffic Act 1988. I was hoping to apply for a bus pass but according to my LA's website I can only apply if refused a licence under Section 92 . I'm a tad confused. Can anyone shed some independent advice? :)
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Disabled and First Time Parent
Hello all. I'm not really sure if this is the right place to put this.:o My DH and I are expecting our first child. I'm 12 weeks. I have severe M.E and mental health problems. I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on how to cope with the pregnancy and for when the baby is born? I know that it is early days but…
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VAT free disabiliy aids
I am looking for a particular model of mobile phone (a Nokia e7) to support me in my communication disability (virtually no speech) - and see that http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000184&propertyType=document#P23_1059)…
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DLA indefinitely?
Sorry I have rabbited on there, I am just asking 2 questions about DLA. How long before they give you DLA indefinitely? Do we know anything about PIP - the one replacing DLA? Hello First of all, I have received DLA since my first operation on this matter when I had to leave work for the operation and the Job centre to go…
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ESA - copies of evidence used in the decision
I wonder if anyone can help me please? My OH got his ESA forms a few months ago. We filled the forms in, sent loads of evidence with the forms and he got a letter back saying he was in the support group without a face-to-face assessment. Obviously we are relieved but I want to know is can we get copies of any information…
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Appealing Atos Medical--Assessment Rate
Hi, Was wondering if any of you kind people could give me some advice regarding an Atos/DWP medical appeal. I had a medical approx 8 months ago and was put in support group. Then was reassessed again on 1st May 2012 and got letter today stating I had been changed to the WRAG group. My illness/disability is exactly the same…
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can ot s force you to take equipment
hi, i am in a situation where i am being forced by my o t to take a ceiling hoist which i do not want. i have a portable hoist which is adequate, which o t provided. but she is insisting i take a ceiling one even though we are looking for a bigger property.
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DLA refused again.....
Hi I hope someone can offer some advice here please. Over the last 5 years I have applied for DLA 3 times and just been turned down again for the 3rd time, which i will appeal - a brief out line of my disability :- Age 42 4 Hip replacements <3 on one side> 1 knee replacement bone graft from hip to elbow Currently under…
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DLA question
My DLA used to be renewed every year or so when I was younger, but now I'm an adult (21), the last claim I made (about a year ago) came back as Low Care and Low Mobility indefinitely. I'm registered blind after being born with a rare eye disease. I have some vision, but require a lot of support from family friends. I'd…
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Renewing Disabled Car Tax query?
I wonder if someone can advise me if the situation as changed with regards to renewing disabled car tax. I renewed the disabled tax disc on my first car at the Post Office without problem last month, however upon going into the Post Office today with the DLA form etc to tax my other car as Disabled, I was told the DLA…
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Grant for car adaptions
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of a grant for car adaptions for disabled people? Im only on lower rate DLA so not eligable for Motability who I know do all the adaptions for their cars- but was wondering if there was anything else I could get?
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dla and car insurance
I need advice as my 4 yr old child scraped a neighbours car doos on one side with a stone. I said I would pay the damages but the quote she gave me was £1319.89. This is a dla car. I told the owner that I dont have that amount of money and if she goes through her insurance I will pay the excess. She is refusing to do that…
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Prescriptions
Hi, currently on ESA. I have a skin condition for which the Dr. prescribed me ointment. However, I also believe it requires a herbal supplement to alleviate the problem. The ointment works but I also know the herbal supplement works too; I stopped using the herbal supplement for a few weeks and the condition returned worse…
