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Rising 16 form
Hi, My son recently turned 16 and I was informed by the dla that it had been extended to feb 2015, because of pip not being in my area yet. I recieved a rising16 form2 weeks ago asking me to fill it in by 1st April, the form goes on to say in the care section you do not need to answer questions 37 to 56 if You do not want…
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Paying 20% Council Tax despite being on disability benefits
Hi, I am a severely disabled mother with 2 children at home and I was told that the ESA amount is equivalent to the old Income Support that I was claiming. Recently they sent me a benefit letter saying my ESA was going up by 70p to around £146.00 a week and that was the amount that the government says I need to live on…
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DLA to PIP
I have been on DLA for almost 10 years - having been given a "INDEFINITE" award of mid range care I received a letter this morning from DWP that made a big thing of the benefits rise this year - going in to great detail about how PIP won't affect me at all - in fact, I could get more Then on the last page (of 8) - it…
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Lightweight electric wheelchairs
I am going to have to save a lot for one but does anyone know reputable sites or dealers for them? I will need something lightweight and that will possibly be able to be manually pushed by someone else. I did look at a conversion kit but it is over £3k! Thanks in advance
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Do you have to attend wfi's while appealing
If you score 0 points on esa and appeal do they still send you for wifi's while you are appealing?
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Disabled Facilities Grant Scotland
Has anyone ever applied for one through the local council sent them an email to send me an app. form. I stay in Glasgow.
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ESA new claim how long for payment?
I started a new claim for ESA a few days ago after loosing my appeal, its been over 6 months since the decision, ive sent of a sick note etc, i was just wondering how long it usually takes until you get your 1st payment?
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Can you spare your time to help us test our new Forum?
Hi everyone You've hopefully seen the announcement at the top of the board asking for people to try our new Forum design - it's in Alpha at the moment, a very early testing stage. We've asked RNIB to give us its thoughts but it would be great to get some help and feedback from our regular forum users. If you can help read…
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Dla Mobility reinstated
Hi have recently had to end the lease of my motabilty car a year early owing to financial hardship , wont go into details, motabilty have been brilliant with their info and help. It states that it takes normally 4 - 6 weeks for the DLA to be reinstated, has anybody been in the same position and his this timescale correct ?…
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Blue Badge renewal - help please
Hi, Mum's Blue Badge needs to be renewed. She has a number of conditions that makes walking distances difficult. She still drives, on very rare occasions, she is usually driven by me. She is worried about listing all her ailments on the form in case 'they' decide that she is not fit to drive. Is this likely to happen? tia…
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Social Work Complaint
Hi I would like to ask for everyone's opinion I have written a letter of complaint to the director of social work for my area as I am not happy that social work are giving me no support. I have had three social workers in the last year and they come out to see me and I give them all the information they require and I don't…
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Power of Attorney - Applying when receiving Attendance Allowance
I am in the process of applying for power of attorney for my mother, she is 94 and blind and is finding it very difficult to organise her finances. She now wishes for me to handle her finances. Checking the application form my mother may be exempt from a LPA fee, because she is on Guaranteed Pension Credit, Attendance…
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Personalised Budgets- How personal do you really think they are?
Hi, This a bit abstract on a disability and dosh forum but it is related to the dosh and how you have to use it. I also want to know if this is standard or just the view of my authority? So as mentioned on another thread somewhere it has been decided that I need more help and Social Services came to see me. They have done…
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Disabled Working Tax Credit and ASD
With all the benefit changes is this likely to stay the same? And is someone with ASD likely to be entitled to it?
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Light Mobility Scooter/Bike Advice
I already have a large four wheel scooter (for round the village) plus a small three wheel portable one for out in the car. I have ME and can walk but not far. I can drive the car a little way but even the small scooter is too heavy for me on my own and I like being independent and not havig someone with me always. There…
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how to claim pip
my brother in law is crippled with osteo arthritis in his ankles and this restricts his ability to walk/drive etc would he be eligible for dla or pip he has never claimed for anything in his life and is reluctant to so I want to give him as much info as possible. even a blue badge may help advice please thanks x
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can someone claim DLA at 62
my brother in law is suffering from osteo arthritis affecting all joints particularly in his ankles which makes it hard for him to walk I was wondering if he would be able to claim DLA please advise thanks
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Power of Attorney ?
Hi Folks :) Short & Sweet ! As the title says please , how do I apply for the above ? To avoid confusion the PoA is for me to have for my O/h :) Regards
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DLA change of circumstances refused :-(
Hi there, I have been on DLA hrm/Lrc for almost 2 years. I have Spondylolisthesis and stenosis of the spine, had a spinal decompression and fusion and have been left in great pain which has now been diagnosed as Fibromyalgia. I applied for a change of circumstance to the DLA as my care needs increased in January last year…
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Where can I buy textured vinyl to re-cover my perching stool?
I know this is a weird question? I've had my perching stool for about 10 years, and the seat cover and cushion has fallen apart. Sooooo, I went to the local market, bought new foam, and some oilcloth to re-cover it. We did that BUT the oilcloth is too slippery. The original plastic/vinyl covering had a textured surface. I…
