Disability money matters

Archives for December 2013

ESA Prognosis Question
Hi all I recently had an Atos medical assessment and was placed in the ESA Support Group for a year. I have a very long standing health problem plus other complications. Atos and DWP decision maker believe I should be able to return to work within a year. As I have had the illness for over 20 years plus and have plenty of…
Applying for DLA online?
Hi everyone. I received my renewal paperwork for DLA yesterday as it is due to expire in April. Do I need to fill the form in or can I do it online and submit? If yes, has anyone got the link to it please? Thanks
Dla renewal
I've had the forms today for my sons renewal in April. Would like to wait until January to fill them in and send them, will this make any difference?
Work Focused Interview For ESA
my wife has been sent a letter about a Work Focused Interview For ESA ?? she is a double amputee and is wheelchair bound and spends 2 hour + sessions at the Podiatrists :( Many Thanks Ingey
Are the back payment of benefits classed as capital?
Are the back payment of benefits classed as capital on income based benefits? We have a appeal on going for PIP 26 weeks mobility 26 weeks care component Carers allowance capped @ 12 weeks :( Esa Grouping @ 9 weeks could have to wait till February Thanks In Advanced Ingey
Injury compensation
I have received £85,000 criminal injury compensation and have been told that all my benefits will stop. The amount I have received works out to be less than I was receiving on benefits based on my retirement age as I am 52 years old. has anyone got any suggestions on increasing my weekly income as I@ve worked out that I…
DLA/ESA Christmas £10.
Is there a cut off for when payment should be made by? Thanks.
Arthritis and DLA
Hi there, I'd appreciate some advice about whether my grandmother would qualify for perhaps the middle rate of personal care. She has quite bad arthritis in her hands, to the point where she's needed operations on her thumbs to help ease the pain and the swelling of the knuckle. As a result she can no longer properly do up…
Capita Assesment 5 weeks ago
as the title says, i had a home assessment 5 weeks ago tomorrow and still no news. Assessment has not even been sent to the DWP yet. :( Anyone know how long it takes?
What to do with disabled tax disc after car is scrapped?
Just scrapped our old car and bought a newer one. The tax disc was a free disabled one and runs till April 14. Do I send this back to DVLA? Also, I need to change the taxation class of the new car to disabled, although it already has a tax disc till March 14. How do I go about this?
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- Home Learning College- my rights?
Good morning all I was recently diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I signed up to the Home Learning College in May 2013 to complete the AAT Level 2 and 3 course. I have found studying to be extremely difficult with the condition, I am unable to retain the information which is very frustrating as I am desperate to…
DLA to PIP for age 16
My son is 16 in April, and will be transferred from DLA to PIP. I'm quite sure that he will receive a new award, as his disabilities are varied and have a major effect on his life. Although a teenager, he functions at a much lower age (about age 5), due to his learning disability, and he has physical disabilities as well.…
Nhs dental charges for pensioners low income
i need over 200 pounds of dental treatment on the nhs The top scale i believe Thing is i cant afford it I am on a state pension and DLA and from what i can gather I dont have 18k in the bank .LOL Would i be able to get low income help what is the criteria it is confusing to say the least regards Beatrice
Esa50
Do you need to fill in an ESA50 if you are claiming under DS1500?
Where can I buy a Braille Xmas card?
None of the usual shops have them & online I'm coming across multi box/packs. Any ideas please?
DLA christmas payments
I am due a payment of my DLA on the 26th December. Should I get this early?
ESA Support group
If you have been awarded until 2015 can they or do they still review your claim before the end date.
Meeting with OT for Reablement. I despair.
Sorry, changed my mind about posting this
DWP/Collection Agency CCS - Staturary barred
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, couldnt find anywhere more relevent. Hi Need some advice guidance as im at a loose end at the moment. This is in releation to my now wife, who in 2002 claimed for housing benefit she wasnt entitled too, as a result she went to court in 2004, who found her guilty and she got community…
ESA question.
My son is in the Support Group for ESA and I have just found out he is receiving Contribution based as opposed to Income Related. I am not sure what the difference is between them but my son has never been able to work and has therefore never paid contributions so I don't understand why he is on contribution based. Does…

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