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Disability money matters

Archives for October 2015

Disabled facilities grant plans help
will try an do short version we applied for our first DFG nearly 3 years ago ,husband need downstairs wet room and bedroom. told by adaptations officer adaptions couldn't be done due to the living room being too small after adaption, and we needed to go on housing list (we had very little contact input from adaption…
ESA payment late this week....
Just wondered if anyone else has had a problem with their ESA payment this week. It was credited to the bank account today instead of Monday and it was called JSA instead of ESA:( The amount was correct though. Should I contact them, or do you think it is just a blip?
Pip medical tmr
I've got my pip medical tmr in Bournemouth. What questions will they ask? X
Pain Relief Courses & CBT
Hi, all I just wanted to know if any of you have ever attended a pain relief course, provided by the NHS? What are your comments good or bad? Also does any body have experience of CBT good or bad? Please can you provide your opinion, it's important to me. I don't work for the NHS. Thanks
Any help avilable for a child with hearing problems?
Some back ground info for you. My hubby works full time (till 7PM after commuting) for approx 16k a year so above the tax credit help with NHS exemption card qualification. We have 3 children. I do not currently work although have been looking for some part time hours up until very recently. Our son who is 8 has ongoing…
PIP award. Unsure what this entitles me to.
I won my appeal for PIP on Friday & will be getting standard rate of Daily living & enhanced mobility. Quite unexpected tbh. I had the lady from welfare advice with me & she was saying I could now get a mobility car if I wanted & possibly a blue badge too & she'd go over what it actually means to me this Thursday when…
ESA And Private Pension.
I've been on income related ESA (Wrag) for about 3yrs now. When I used to work before I had my daughter I paid into a pension fund. My daughter is getting married. I would dearly love to give her some money towards the cost. I decided to look into cashing my pension in so I can maybe give her £1000. Due to the pension…
DLA for children with behavioural problems
Hi all! I am wondering if it is viable to claim DLA for a child that has behavioural issues? The issues range from shouting, arguing back, temper tanrums, hitting out at objects such as radiators, destroying/trying to damage property i.e bannister, doors, safety gates.... the child is currently 11 and just wondering if DLA…
Creative with direct payments?
Hi, I'm a single mum on carers alliwance. Three of my four boys have asd and I have not support. I'm the most isolated I have ever been and feel like a prisoner in my own home. My children are constantly off school for something and I have no real time to have any kind of life at all. Every time I arrange anything, I'm…
Esa and HB
My mother wants to know whether my Income related ESA in support group is counted as income in regards to her housing benefit. Basically when they total the household income, do they include my ESA payments ? An answer to this would be most helpful !!! Thanks !!
How do I pay for fuel if I can't get out of my vehicle easily?
I live in a remote rural area where fuel stations are few and far between. My disability means it is very difficult (and time consuming) for me to get out of my vehicle alone. When travelling alone I would like to be able to refuel and pay safely for my fuel (without having to carry large amounts of cash). I cannot use…
DLA stopped. PIP changeover. Distressed.
Hi, In June I received a letter about changing from DLA to PIP. It could not have come at a more horrendous time. Firstly I was in the final few weeks of my degree, that had already taken me and extra three years, and due to my health was far behind in getting my hand in. I was struggling with my health (diagnosed with ME…
SDP confusion
Hi, I am rather confused about this Severe Disability Premium. I've researched it and have found contradicting information. One search led me to believe that the SDP is not necessarily extra money added on but just increases your applicable amount where as another search led me to believe otherwise. Additionally I live…
DLA to PIP - Time notification
I have today received a letter to say my DLA is ending on 12th November, and to apply for Pip. Is this right, I thought more notice had to be given for this? I understand that they will continue to pay my DLA until a decision has been reached, but what if this is not reached until well after that date, will I have to repay…
Broken leg
Hi All Not too sure where the best forum might be for this, so feel free to move it accordingly. am after some advice please? Several months ago, I fell and broke my leg during a scuffle (am a doorman as a second job), and have been told by my consultant to start walking on it again shortly. I have spoken to my boss (2nd…
CA may be paid at same rate as JSA in Scotland
So the Scots are pushing for CA to be paid at the same rate as JSA - Do you think that when they are successful - the same will happen south of the border ?
Recieved my letter to transfer from DLA to PIP. Really worried
HI I get DLA (high rate care and low mobility) It is due to end in feb. Yesterday I got the letter I was dreading. I have to switch to PIP. I am worried as my illness is playing up and I'm waiting for more surgery (last surgery august) It has cost me £40 in transport to get to the hospital in the last 2 weeks. What is the…
SDP Unsure??
I recently got awarded standard rate PIP and it was backdated to June, was pleased this happened then I got a form from DWP to fill in to say I may be eligible for Severe Disability Premium, is this an automatic form they send to ppl if they are awarded PIP or do they know I qualify?? I am on ESA, I filled in the form and…
who is responsible for damage
5 years ago council contractors carried out work on their property they did damage to residents home, council called to home to take photos and drag it out so long that insurance date pass to claim on house insurance, now council and contractors say that there was no damage and not paying out. Is there any redress that can…
Abuse...whilst shopping
This morning - I parked my car in the local Morrisons, disabled area and put my blue badge on the dashboard and (slowly squeaked) towards the entrance (my leg brace needs oiling !!) I looked back and saw a people carrier pull in to the space beside my car - the woman driving it couldn't park in a large disabled space (it…

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