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pip f2f
hubby had his F2F on Tuesday he has ADHD in adulthood degenerative spine and suffers depression the lady that did his was very nice and a trained nurse but his meeting didn't go how we expected it to at all she ended up ringing his doctor because she had concerns about his mental state and him not getting all the help he…
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Please can you help me about DLA
I win DLA appeal 4 week ago after 2& half years ago fight . every time I call they can't see my details I need help because I phone today again direct DLA number .lady say to she can't se my details .I told her last week one lady call me I need to fax her court paper & I did after fax I call her make sure she received my…
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motability car tracker
i already have a motability car and due to renew for new car anything now but now im geting a bit worried a friend of friend was saying that they now fit trackers to cars ? not that ive anything to hide its just that somestimes i take hubby to work and drive a lot during was worried they think im being dishonest:(
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f2f tomorrow for pip
Hi all u have my f2f for pip tomorrow. I feel sick and very anxious. Can anyone offer any advice thanks
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Hearing aid loop systems
Is it possible to buy a bluetooth loop system so my computer can connect to the loop system by bluetooth and then the loop system can connect to my hearing aid via t-coil? I would like to listen to a dvd or music whilst being able to walk across the room because at the minute I am restricted due to the wire having to be…
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House equity and care home!
My partners nan took some equity out of her house (about 8 months ago) and gave the money to her grandson to help with his house. (not my partner). She now has to go into a care home, and has been advised that she must sell her house, the problem is she will only get the balance of the value, and she has been asked to…
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DLA for children-reconsideration timescales
Hi everyone, I asked for a reconsideration for my sons DLA and was given a timescale of 11 weeks. I called after 12 weeks and was told it hadn't been looked at. No other timescales given. It's now 14 weeks. How long do you reckon I should wait before contacting MP?
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Funding a disabled placement
My mum has MS and currently lives in a 2 up 2 down about 40 miles from us. Her health has deteriorated and she is likely to become wheelchair bound in the near future. The house was owned by my mum until 2011 where upon she transferred it to me. At the time it was apparent that her spending was out of control (signs of…
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Child Dla Form apparently received late?
Hello :) Received a brown envelope in the post this morning (they never contain good news) stating my daughters dla claim form was received 10 days late and to give a reason for this, it states the reason must be received back by 8/8/14. It was supposed to be back by 28th may, and I posted it on the 16th (normal post,…
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Finding work with Aspergers / Autism
Just wanted to know if there is anyone else in the same situation - I am recently diagnosed but struggled with education after 16 as well as throughout my degree course - 5 years of education post-GCSE turned into 7 and now I'm 23 years old with some rather poor grades and not sure what to do with myself! I already spend…
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Questions about PIP
Hello, I receive DLA for my Aspergers Syndrome and depression/anxiety. I applied for DLA twice before finally getting accepted a few years ago, after someone from the National Autistic Society helped me fill it in. I'm anxious at the thought of the medical assessment in 2015 (?) for PIP because I can usually cope quite…
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Bag security checks and medical supplies
I'm having to carry a backpack full of medical supplies when I'm out now and I'm going to an event where their will be bag checks, is it ok to ask them to wear gloves if they want to do anything more than just open the zip? There are three bottles of saline in the bag and I know that no drinks are allowed and I'm a bit…
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i finally pulled my finger out ;)
after about 18 months of dithering, i finally phoned and asked to start the guide dog application process. still not totally convinced that i'm ready for that step but it won't hurt to have all the information
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any help for me?
Hi,I,m 68 and am having trouble with osteoarthritis in my knees and hands and am having difficulty in walking far ,shopping is agony even pushing a trolley I find I cant do a full shop as I have to give up half way through .I can only stand for about 5 minutes without sitting so waiting for public transport is out of the…
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High rate DLA and free boiler
Hello My daughter gets high rate care DLA and we were wondering if we would be eligible to receive a free boiler or subsidised one? Not sure if we would have to be in receipt of other benefits also. Thank you
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Large Print Tax Credits Paperwork - Problems?
Anyone else still waiting for their large print renewal pack? I know it takes much longer to produce than standard print but I've usually had it by now.
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Financial/benefits advice needed please
I have a debilitating condition (osteo arthritis) mainly plus some other problems that I am struggling to cope with. I work permanently and only manage to do so due to strong pain relief but this has adverse side affects as you can imagine. Sleep is very difficuly as the pain is in my shoulders and back. Turning over and…
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Disability Scooter - on Road
We have a disabled chap living down the road, who has a scooter - he normally carries his two kids with him - his son sits behind him and his daughter sits on his lap - he drives the machine on the road and builds up a queue of cars behind him He is breaking the law in many ways in doing this Today - I saw him - on a dual…
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Trying to contact parents Social Worker.
Not sure if this is the correct section? Dads rather private and doesnt tell us much about his doings, Been ill a bit recently and had a hospital stay. He refuses help from carers etc, Interefering busy bodies and all that. Last time he went into hospital they arranged temp home care afterwards and he told them to sod off…
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DLA appeal 3 weeks ago i call today DLA helpline but they said they cant see ayting
hi please can you help me i win DLA 3 weeks ago after long fight 2 & half years i call DLA helpline lady said she cant get my file she cant tell me anyting .please can you tell me what i need to do i am so worrid whats hapening how i get my backdate i give my NI number but she cant see anyting .thank you