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Question about ATOS form and potential assessment
Hope someone can advise. My sister has a chronic illness and has been on DLA since 2007 and IB since 2008. She worked for 30 years, but it became increasingly hard, and she had to throw in the towel and go on disability benefits. She got a letter from the DWP the other week saying that she was going to be reassessed for…
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Breaking News - Children with Severe Disabilities Now Exempt under Bedrrom Tax & LHA
Just got the call from the solicitior. They have dropped the Appeal :D Will post bulletin in a bit from DWP. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Can this possibly be right?
Hello :) my partner had a very interesting conversation with the DWP yesterday - a bit of background - we were on a joint Income Support claim due to disability, received ESA50 in December, sent back for the January cut off date. I received my letter the week before last informing me I have been placed in the support group…
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Home eye tests
I understand you can have an eye test at home which I never knew. I've been trying to go to the opticians since last April but so far no success because of being so poorly. But if you have a home test will the glasses end up costing you more than my usual Specsavers ones?
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Wheelchair user not welcome in nightclub
Dublin Nightclub refuses entry to a wheelchair user! Here
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Problems with Pills
Is there a mobility aid to help get pills out of their foil wrappers? I was also looking to get a pill splitter but think there are some on Amazon unless the GP will give me one? I know you can ask GP for an authorisation that my Chemist will dispense pills combined in 'easy to use' doses but not sure if that would work…
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IB to ESA - Appeal won at last but ...
Hi All, Finally had my appeal last Friday and got letter yesterday saying I had won my appeal. This was after a previous appeal was adjourned on the day due to them not having medical evidence. The letter says : The appeal is allowed. The decision made on 21/05/12 is set aside. The appellant is entitled to Employment and…
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Something positive in a brown envelope!
Just thought I'd give people waiting on ESA news some positive news. After my ESA50 sent back in January, today I got a letter saying I have been moved from WRAG to support group after renewal. One question, how do I find out when I will recieve another ESA50? :j
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Backdated Carer Allowance?
I have just realised that I could have been claiming carers allowance since 1999. My son has cerebral palsy and I left work to look after him. He gets DLA. I got invalid care allowance whch I thought was part of the DLA. I was a single parent until he was 8. Because his step dad was at home I went to college and was told I…
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dla increase letters?
(also posted on benefits) has everyone who gets dla had the letter outlining the increase from april yet? i ask because i have but the mrs hasnt thanks in advance
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New Fit Note [MED3 & eMed] Guidance for GP's and others
New Fit Note Guidance is out - NOTE : fitness for work in general and is not job-specific The GP's MED3 & eMed's & Others
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Railcard qualifying criteria review
For information from email just received Railcard qualifying criteria review A review of the qualifying criteria use for new Disabled Persons Railcard applications is underway following the Government’s decision to replace the Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payments. If you already have a Railcard,…
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Is it normal I haven't been notified yet?
I'm on IB and haven't yet been notified about transferring to ESA.. considering they said everyone whos on IB will be transferred to ESA by the start of 2014 they are pushing it?
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ESA Expert
Hi all Are there any people available who can provide legal information and help with IB transfer to ESA. I'm sorry I'm not able to pay for legal advice. Any advice would be helpful. I can't sleep because I'm worried about what will happen to me over the next few months. I suffer with a long standing illness and have…
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Atos assesment - how long after will I hear?
Hi there - Got my appointment letter through for the dreaded atos assessment the other day and I am just wondering how long after I attend the assessment might I hear the decision? I, like most people I am assuming, am stressing out and am trying to plan for the worse case scenario (having all money stopped completely) so…
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Early termibnation of motobility car. Advice please.....x
Hi, I was diagnosed with MS 13 years ago. I have had 2 previous cars with the motobility scheme which went withougt incident. The car I currently have is only 18 months into the contract and has already been involved in 3 accidents (none of which were my fault) this has caused a great amount of stress tom me as I was…
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DLA, ESA and New Boyfriend
Hi I currently receive the lowest care rate DLA and income-related Employment & Support allowance for depression and severe anxiety since 2011, although I'd been suffering with it for approaching 10 years prior. I got my most recent letter from the DLA people saying I'm getting it until 2018. On my forms I always write…
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Disinfectant for commode
I'm looking for the best place to purchase disinfectant for the commode. I paid around £15 last time, for 2 litres. What do people use and how much do you pay please, plus what brand and are you happy with it? Thanks :beer:
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DLA renewal - supporting reports.
Hi all, am currently assisting my wife with her DLA renewal forms, but am struggling with supporting reports, which I know are very important. My wife has the following problems: Physical - degenaritive disc disease - had micro distectomy about 15 years ago and has had two lots of injections into her spine since and other…
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atos?? need help
my mum recived her capability for work form in decemember,we filled it all in and returnrd it, my mum has depresstion and M.E since 2001 to cut along story short she get sno help what so ever from GP surgery she dosent go out and they do not come and see her only if very urgent they dont entertain ME look at her like shes…
