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Stopped without a reassessment?
I am currently in hospital, and have been since 21/03. I am in receipt of DLA, both at higher rate, so my husband telephoned them on 26/03 to inform them of my admission and to avoid overpayment. Yesterday, he bought my post to the Hospital. There is a letter from Motability, dated 19/04, saying that since my allowance has…
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Help with Health costs
Hi Can anybody tell me what minimum cost for a couple live to on when being assessed for help with health cost? I don't receive any of qualifying benefits. Any advise please. Thanks
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Benefits assistance
I have said it before - Use your MP as a 1st line of appeal against any disability benefits problem - that is what they are paid (too much) to do !! I have found. in the past. that they are more than willing to help - I had IB problems (almost 20 yrs ago - one letter to my MP - Sorted. I had DLA problems - one email to my…
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Wrong date on ESA50 - Problem?
Hi, just recently completed my wifes latest ESA50 with her and sent it off on Thursday (18th April). I have just realised that I dated the form 20th April, as I stupidly just took the date from my watch which was wrong at the time!:o Does anyone know if this is likely to be a problem? olias
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I'm confused about DLA if using a walker
I currently get HRM as my maximum walking distance is from my front door to my car (on the drive) but some days not even that. My OT has said why not try a walker to which I have always said NOT likely I wont be seen dead using one of them (being a very stubborn macho male). However my stubborn stance is dropping…
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DLA / AA / PIP turned down ?
This guide is for anyone who thinks the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have made the wrong decision about their claim for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Mary Marvel has written a new guide here .. .. go here for the URL page origin. The 8 April…
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Dbs
Does anyone know should DBS is applicable for council staff, ie if they are going into disabled people homes to make adaptations. Or are they except from this and the council can choose these people themselves. :T
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Mobility Scooter.
Has anyone used owned or had experience of the Vita Mobility Scooter? I can't find many reviews of it save one rather negative one on the internet. Thanks
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Seeing to cross the road descriptor on ESA form?
Hi, I have poor eyesight and filling in the esa 50 form. it asks "Can you see to cross the road" with a yes no or it varies for an answer. What kind of a road do you think they are talking about, a busy city street or a less busy one, or maybe even a narrow back street road? I can usually mange the quiet roads with no…
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disabled scooter batteries
Hi I need 2 buy new battery 4 my little gem scooter as not charging properly. Does anyone know a reliable dealer /website especially in Dorset weymouth. There's lots online but I like. A recommendation Thanks
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What you need to know about Atos assessments
I am just copying and pasting the article for information. Courageous Scottish nurse Joyce Drummond, who made a heartfelt apology to Atos assessment victims, has submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament Select Committee on Welfare Reform. I have a correspondence with Joyce, who was the subject of this article:…
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Terminal Illness
Hello Sadly a good friend of mine has been given the news that she is unlikely to survive more than 3 to 6 months. She is a single parent with two children - one is disabled and she is his full-time carer. I am helping her get things sorted and have made an application for DLA under the special rules for her. I believe she…
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Early Hospital Transport or Hotel room???
I didnt know where to put this, im really desperate. Ive got an appointment at Exeter Hospital really early Monday morning. The trains dont run that early ( I live miles away) and they cant change the appointment. In fact, they dont do afternoon appointments. Ive considered Taxi = £85 hotel room Travel lodge = £44. I cant…
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ATOS assesment - why is it taking so long?
I had my ATOS assesment for my IB 5 weeks ago now, and still have heard nothing. I've had all my payments as usual, and am aware that payments stop as soon as a decision has been made. I'm trying to remain optimistic that the decision has been made in my favor and my letter is on its way to me, has anybody else's decision…
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ESA for Nat Ins - is it worth it ?
My contribution based ESA, (WRAG), payments have stopped after 365 days, but apparently I am being credited with Nat Ins Contributions. My partner is in full time work, so he has to support me. I have received a new ESA50 to fill in. I already have 30+ years of N.I. contributions although not eligible for a state pension…
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Got my ATOS results....Support Group!
I have finally had the results from my IB to ESA assessment. The good news is that I have been placed in the Support Group - which I firmly believe to be the correct decision. There doesn't appear to be any mention of when I will be reassessed - although I may have missed that - I was in a bit of shock when the letter…
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whats the first step of appeal
i have been on IB for ten years, on monday i had my dreaded medical, the nurse was nice and explained that she could give me 15 points but i would be disapointed as the decision maker would put me in the work group, she told me to appeal and that i should win, not sure i should believe her but she said to come on this…
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Hypothetical question?
Whether you go fo an ESA or PIP assessment with ATOS and upon appeal, what do you believe would be safe grounds to sue? The example I will give is, a persons defamed(let's say they claim to be disabled, yet a "professional" (look up the legal term "Professional" as defined by the master of the rolls Denning) states you are…
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ESA stopped.
Well, I got my stitches out this morning from my op two weeks ago. I got a phone call this afternoon to say that the atos person I saw has given me zero points so my ESA stops from today. I remember on the day how she sneered at me and said "and WHAT have you got to be depressed about!" Apparently, the atos person is…
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NHS Dentist Birmingham Urgent
Hi Can anybody suggest a really helpful dentist in Birmingham. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I'm very nervous. If you can help please contact me asp (broken tooth) My thanks
