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Disabled friendly (mobility) days out.
My talking therapist has suggested that now the weather is getting better I should try and get out at least twice a month on the weekends. I've already decided I'm going to try and go fishing again (something I've not done for 4/5 years), but this time from my mobility scooter, taking a limited amount of gear (pole plus a…
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ESA stats per region for the quarter ending January 2013
I found the last quarters stats for ESA per region on one of the Disability websites, but can't seem to find the Q/E January 2013 broken into regions. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Benefits/Disability
Hello I had my benefits tribunal today. I took along a letter from my doctor saying I cannot work currently. I have arthritis in multiple joints, primarily on my knees and ongoing, quite serious at times depression. I took a six week sick note as proof. They ignored that. I answered any questions they asked, truthfully.…
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EMP visit, doctor report ever wrong ?
My wife had one several months ago and visiting ATOS doctor thought lump on her leg was a cyst, wife now has 8" scar where a nerve tumor was removed. Had any similar mis diagnosis with a home visit ?
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edinburgh castle
ive just been to edinburgh castle had a great day. when i was walking up to the castle i could see the historic scotland staff watching me. whe i got to them they said that as i was using crutches if i went and got my tickets then came back to them they would get me a car to take me to the top of the castle and when i was…
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IB to ESA transfer question
I was wondering if anyone knew the current timescale for decisions. I sent my ESA50 beginning of February - currently on incapactiy benefit. My husband called ATOS today to see if a decision had been made and was told it was currently being looked at by a doctor. The whole process is very distressing for me and I am…
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Atos's underhand tactics..again!!
Despite having the right to have your WCA recorded Atos are finding ways to stop you. Now there's a surprise!! Here
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At last, a council with a great idea to help with Autism
My local county council has launched this consultation to help deliver better services to people with autism or those supporting those living with it. Warwickshire County Council Consultation
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Mental Heath and Evection
What is the situation where a person has damaged rented accommodation (private housing trust) while suffering a breakdown and as a result has been sectioned under the UK Mental Health Act? An inspection of the house might indicate that the person in unable to look after themselves and this is one of the main rules of the…
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Holiday insurance
My gran is in ill health and I am aware every moment I have is special. I wish to take her on holiday this year, where we can meet with her GGC she has only seen on Skype. Insurance is proving hard, does anyone know of companies who do insurance for those with disabilities? Last year I paid £1400 for 2 weeks in Spain but…
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Anyone got the tel no for Atos Bristol?
I was sent a limited capability for work questionnaire for eldest son, filled it in and returned it with special delivery,to arrive the day before the return by date. Looked on royal mail website the next day and it said waiting for collection - so thought fine. Today I see that his benefit stopped at the end of Jan, so…
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mobility car
I have a mobility car and it went for its yearly service yesterday when i booked it I got them to come and pick the car up and drop it of when they have finished with it. Yesterday afternoon the phone went and it was the car company saying they had finished the car but they wanted me to pay for the service can they expect…
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ESA tribunal yesterday
well after 14months yesterday was the day. had my reports and papers and felt reasonably confident as they backed up what i had said in my application. doctor was nice asked a few questions about whether i had a diagnosis and when the DLA dr had visited me. i confimed i had had a lifetime award til it was taken away in…
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Vouchers for glasses
I wonder if someone could help. Mum is in a nursing home and receives pension Credit. She was visited yesterday by an optician - EyeConcern- who were very efficient. She needs new glasses both for distance and reading with new presciptions in both. Her left eye has a cataract - very little vision. The optician asked if she…
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Does warag advisor know all of your medical history?
Hi, Just wondering if a person is in the wrag group and has to go to one of the work focussed interviews will the advisor there have full details of their medical history such as mental illiness etc? Could be embarassing for the claimant particularly if some far out relatives work as an advisor or its a small close knit…
