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DLA Appeal
Hi may be a silly question what should I wear to the appeal meeting ? having a slight panic now:(
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DLA success - TC implications
Hiya, After a bit of a 'to do' with DLA, I have received a phone call to say that an award has been made - they couldn't tell me over the phone what, I will have to wait for the letter. Very relieved and my first job is to find a cleaner :) I rang my friend who helped me with the application, and she told me to inform tax…
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I Really don;t understand esa.
Hi, after reading different posts about ESA I am totally confused. I am currently claiming Contribution ESA (from Dec 2011) when I was medically retired from work. I rang the Jobcentre explained that I was not longer receiving wages and they told me I would get ESA if I provided medical certs. This I have been doing every…
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Student and ESA
Hi everyone, As many other MSEs, I have shadowed the website (and the forum) from the time Martin was on GMTV lol. My questions are: My friend has finished college this July and he is planning to go to University in October. As far as I am aware full time students who are reciept of DLA (which he is) are exempt from the…
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driving with a motability car
Hi All i am new to the forum but would really appreciate some help.At the moment i have my own car and i drive my son to work each day. if i was to apply for a motability car as i am getting the higher rate of mobility allowance because i am disabled would i still be able to do this or not as he works about 7 miles away.…
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Chairs suitable for post op hip replacement
Hi there, My mum has severe osteo-arthritis, and has to have an urgent hip replacement (having been ignored for the last 4 years it's now not surprisingly complicated matters). As a result she has to have a bone graft, and the physio has said the sofa is not suitable and to get an individual chair. My understanding is that…
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Dla tribunal.
Hi I am looking for advice. My husband has an tribunal going on regarding not being awarded anything for Dla. It has taken almost two years to get to appeal date which was today. It has been adjorned for 7 weeks as the panel was not given the paperwork we submitted regarding us disagreeing with the medical doctors…
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Atos
Atos are doing the job that should have been done a decade ago, if you dont meet the criterea then you dont qualify for Dla /PIP its as simple as that, if they feel you need assistance you will get it. This country needs to pull in the reigns and this is the way to do it, all those for years that have been "laying it on…
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lost HRM what to do with car URGENT
my sil has been on various worsening rates of dla for 12 years back spinal operations etc she had to reapply for dla short time ago in june and had her award highered to hrc hrm then got called to an dla atos medical now has had all DLA stopped what should she do what can she do and how quickly will her car have to go back…
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The disturbing truth about disability assessments
Full text here - bmj.com
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Free bus bas? Had no idea!
I've just discovered that I can get a totally free disabled bus pass for my county (Surrey) for being in receipt of DLA! Before now I had no idea and just found out by chance through someone else. Am I totally stupid for missing this? I know it's not an option available in all county's, but I wish someone somewhere had…
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Work focucsed interview deffering?
I was in a car accident a couple of months ago that aggravated a pre existing condition i have been on crutches for the past 2 months. I can't even dress my self at the moment and i received a letter saying i have to attend a work focused interview, i rang up and explained that i was in a car crash and i have been on…
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atos - help needed
Wondering if you guys can help. My friend has got a atos medical. It gives a journey time of 1h and 25 mins(by using public transport as suggested by atos) Journey is by walking, train and bus, the end bit is a 15min walk Is there a max time they can say you have to travel.and I am assuming they are using a walking speed…
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loans for unemployed people on benefit
hi there i have a disable friend,she is on benefit,he needs about £5000(for home improvement),i searched on line for her,there is some company like: loansforunemployedpeople.co.uk/loansforpeopleonbenefit.co.uk but i havent heard about them and their interest is too high, 1.anyone knows these company?can we trust? 2.is…
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RSA Refusing Insurance?
Hello guys, first post for me :o I hope someone could be of help to me. My mum is registered disabled and has been allowed a disability car for several years which my dad has used to transport her around (she doesn't drive). Unfortunately he's had a few claims so was refused insurance a while ago by the RSA so in that time…
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Any Advise please on Dla appeal..
Could any one please give me any ideas on how long it takes to receive another date for dla appeal after first one adjourned. it has been four weeks now since the first one and it was adjourned on the day for more information from dwp regarding them giving no grounds for the superseded decision they made. the information…
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How does someone register disable?
Hi, I often hear people say they are registered disabled. I have a blue badge and am in receipt of DLA, higher rate mobility, middle rate care. I never refer to myself as 'disabled' because I've never registered myself as disabled, instead I tell people I've got mobility problems but feel I may get more help if I'm…
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ESA - put into support group
Had my medical on the 24th July 2012. Saw a Dr who knew all about the incurable illness that I have and based on the medical and the problems I have with medications etc, she recommended that I go into support group and I do not have to go to work based interviews unless I want to do so on a voluntary basis. Besides which…
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Will I Still Get Carers Allowance if Working Partner Moves in?
It looks likely that my partner will move in with me. Obviously I will need to get my benefits reassessed. I am wondering if I will still be able to get carers allowance as he is working. He is working full time, but earning a very low wage (minimum wage). I presently get DLA which will be unaffected, tax credits will need…
