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housing benefit for under 25s if disabled
Hi everyone, I was just reading on here about the governments proposed crackdown on housing benefits for the under 25s. My question is this , if a person is disabled and cannot live in their parents home for accessible reasons etc would they get paid housing benefit or would they have to go into residential care as no…
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A query about recordng an ATOS interview...
I haven't had my transition from IB to ESA interview yet.But I know that one day the letter will arrive. i have a couple of questions about recording the interview... I want to ask for a home interview - travel anywhere would be almost impossible - both for me and for my carer.(My carer is my OAP mum) I also want to ask…
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A uery about recordgn an ATOS interview...
I haven't had my transition from IB to ESA interview yet.But I know that one day the letter will arrive. i have a couple of questions about recording the interview... I want to ask for a home interview - travel anywhere would be almost impossible - both for me and for my carer.(My carer is my OAP mum) I also want to ask…
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Wheelchair loan Red Cross
For the past five years I have used Red Cross to provide a loan wheelchair for my mother for a week's holiday with us - there is no space to bring her chair with us so we have one delivered to the Park we stay at. For this excellent service, the initial payment was a donation, last year it went to £20 a week, today I have…
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Mental Health & The NHS
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can advise me about the help available on the NHS (or elsewhere) for those suffering with mental illness as it's severely affecting my life. I have seen my GP who admits the NHS is vastly under-staffed/ funded with regards to mental health treatments, with a long waiting list. She advised…
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dla payment
has anyone else not received their DLA payment today ? i guess DWP use RBS
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VAT Exemption for Mobile Phone
I read that some mobile phones are eligible for VAT exemption. I looked at the HMRC website (VAT NOTICE 701/7 – VAT RELIEF) and it looks as if I qualify. HMRC say that they do not refund VAT - the supplier provides the item free of VAT when the customer completes the appropriate form at the time of purchase. I downloaded…
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I don't understand why I was turned down for DLA and don't know what to do
My doctor said I was eligible for DLA because of poor daily living skills so my mum helped me fill in the form. We printed off some extra sheets from the national autistic society website to help to explain what I have difficulty with (because there aren't many sections on the DLA form to write about non-physical…
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Walk in Bathing Company - Good Company?
Hi Folks Just a quick question - my parents are considering using the Walk in Bathing Company to refit their bathroom. I just wondered if anyone had any experience of using this company - they seem reputable but you never know. I've tried to research reviews but nothing is comng up. I'm going to put a thread in is it fair…
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DLA for stress incontinence.
I just have a query about DLA. I was talking to a friend of mine who works in CAB. I have an embarassing problem of stress incontinence,both bladder and bowel. I have had bladder incontinence for 15 years, and bowel incontinence for around 1 year. I get reduced water rates as i use a lot of water as i have to wash my…
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Filling in ESA form online
Hi, I'm trying to fill in the ESA form online and I'm worried about the spaces provided. If I type in a box and I still have more to put in despite the box being filled what happens? Will the form when printed be longer, or will the typing be made smaller in order for all of it to fit in the box. I only have a short time…
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Motability awarded for 2 years
My old mans motability car is coming up to 3 years old and due to be handed back. He re applied and was awarded the higher rate for 2 years. What happens after those 2 years, does he apply again and if successful will he keep that car for another year to make it the 2. Or will he be able to get another new car. Or would he…
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disabled car tax
This is quite intersting to all those that use the disability car for going to and from work The Direct.gov.uk website says "To claim exemption from vehicle tax, the vehicle must be registered in your name or registered in the name of someone you nominate to drive for you (a nominee). The vehicle must only be used for your…
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Tax Credits - 7 June 2012
Tax credits claimants whose working tax credit [WTC] payments were stopped on 6 April 2012 are in the process of being written to by HMRC stating that they may still be entitled to WTC and they should contact HMRC as soon as possible to reinstate their payments. HMRC were not able to identify those people who came within…
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Still waiting for statement of reasons after 13 weeks
My wife requested a statement of reasons back in March for a DLA decision, do they always take this long to reply ?
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So confused and worried I might be right!
Ok bear with me this is a long one. Married ex partner 15 years ago, split up when he shook our baby son and nearly killed him. He was just 6 mths old and suffered hydrocephalus and it was touch and go for a long time but after 9 mths in hospital he had his shunt removed and is now a normal lad. My dd however is having…
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Mobility stair lift
Hi, i rent a stairlift for my mum from a private company, but i am struggling to pay the rent every month, would my council supply her one for free through care and repair or similar, our council would be monmouthshire county council, thanks
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Free autism event Oxfordshire
The Oxfordshire Autism Alert Card Steering Group is very proud to invite you to our Autism Awareness Event-incorporating Autism Alert Card Scheme Launch Oxford City 11am – 12 noon, Wednesday 27th June 2012 at Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP Autism Alert cards are free to Oxfordshire people with an Autism…
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DLA - review of claim, claimant 72!
Hi, I was talking to a friend today and they happened to mention that her neighbour recently had a medical review for his DLA. The guy is 72 and has had the award since he was 64, The strange thing about it is that he didn't receive any forms to review his claim (it is indefinite HRC & HRM). He just received a letter…
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DLA & Motability date problem, please help???
Hi, my DLA is for high rate mobility & a care allowance too. I use my high rate mobility to have a motability vehicle. My problem is this... my current motability vehicle lease ends in April at which point I need to hand my current vehicle back to the dealer. But, my current DLA award ends in July, only 3 months after I…
