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PIP Assesment
I have to take my son for a PIP Assessment, he has Cerebral Palsy and was on med care and low mobility. After being on high mobility for 21 years they decided he was no longer entitlement to it, that was 3 years ago. We asked for re assessment and now we have to go through PIP. Any ideas on what we should expect etc, his…
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JSA limbo
So some of you might remember me... I was on esa for a year for undiagnosed/unknown dizziness and abdominal pain (still on going). I failed my esa medical assessment with the reports stating a lot of lies! I did a mandatory reconsideration and they basically told me the same lies over again, when I pointed out in my MR…
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Motability Car Grant - Advice sought
I've been fortunate enough to have been given a grant towards the AP on a new motability car. The problem I have is that the version of the car I have decided to purchase, which was also suggested by the grants team, is being updated with a better engine and auto gearbox which will make it cheaper to run. I can order it…
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p.i.p audit
hi all.. im just new so bear with me if I ramble on! I went for a pip assessment yesterday, then spoke to atos this morning and they told me my assessment had been sent for an audit and it would now take an extra few weeks to be passed to dwp, but no one would say what the audit meant whats the 'audit' for? should I be…
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DVLA driving license fee
Because my DLA/PIP transition is happening just as my bus pass is due to expire I thought I'd apply on the grounds of being medically unfit to drive. The council said my statement from the DVLA is too old and asked me to get a new one. DVLA said apply by post and send a cheque as if I'm refused they won't cash it and would…
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Car Tax
I've had my ATOS assessment and I've applied for the mandatory reconsideration (not holding my breath for a quick outcome) I did have higher rate mobility but they've removed that entitlement and although thank goodness I don't have a car to return I've had to tax my car. The decision maker dated their decision on 24…
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Finally got my PIP through
Well today I finally got my entitlement letter for PIP and I was a tad surprised. I got Standard rate of both. Somehow, even though I can't push myself I could theoretically push myself up to 50 meters according to the decision maker and the fact I studie an OU degree must mean I have no memory issues lol. Their main thing…
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in The Process Of Moving House While Changing From DLA to PIP
I'm going to be moving house while in the process of changing over from DLA to PIP. The risks involved is that I'm worried I'll be homeless if I lose any of my DLA money from going to PIP. As I rely on it not only for help to live, but help to pay my rent through housing benefit - I would lose some housing benefit help if…
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PIP assessment a year early
Just wondering if anyone else had found themselves in this position. Was awarded PIP standard rate care October 2015 for two years. Last month i received a renewal form a year early. When i phoned to query this i was told this is normal and is to prevent any delay in processing causing a persons award to finish before…
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Writing A Book About My Journey/Disability
How do I go about writing a book about my journey/struggles with my disability and the highs/lows? Who do I go to try to get it published, edited etc? I'm not doing it for profit.. all the money made from it will go to charity. But I think it might help/inspire other people who have been in my situations..
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What financial help could my son (or me) get? Aspergers and Mental Health.
My son is 15 and has some pretty severe mental health problems (Severe Anxiety, depression as well as others), as well as recently being diagnosed as having Aspergers. He sees a therapist at CAMHS every 2 weeks, a psych every month, we have meetings with the disability team from Social Services every 6 weeks, child in need…
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What is Carer's Allowance? Highest amount?
Hi, Does anyone knows how much and how my wife will get for taking care of me? She does EVERYTHING for me. ijared
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Transferring from DLA to PIP - phone call?
Hello :) Im sorry if this has been asked before, i couldn't find an answer when i looked. My transfer from DLA to PIP is imminent, can anyone please advise what happens when i receive my 'invitation' to apply letter? I've heard that when you receive the letter you have to ring them and they ask all sorts of questions over…
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Pip claim we successful
Hiya just a little hope for you guys waiting for pip. I applied and got a face to face 5 week's later. 2 week's and a day I got my award through. Enhanced Mobility and standard daily living. I am really happy with that. The reasoning was clearly set out for me to read and the back payment went in today. The hcp I saw we…
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Attendance Allowance & Motability Questions (sorry long post).
Hello, I am asking of behalf of my father who is not online. I hope this is the right place and sorry if it rambles on! Basically my father is 67 and is not in the best of health, mobility wise in particular. He was injured in the forces in the Falklands War back in 1982 and was awarded a 30% War Pension on discharge after…
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PIP Appeal - date changed?
Hi everyone. Sorry I will try my best to keep this concise and short!! My Mum had a full hip replacement two years ago that went wrong, basically. The stent (not sure if thats the correct term) is too long and she has a severe leg length discrepancy. Since then she has been to endless appointments to be told its her back,…
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DLA transition to PIP - evidence?
I got my "invitation" to transition to PIP and made the appropriate calls yesterday. The woman on the phone asked who is best to discuss my condition but I don't know! I used to see a myriad of health professionals but now only see a cardiologist who only recently started at the hospital after the professor retired. My DLA…
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Fresh air into property whilst stopping it getting too cold?
I suffer from depression (and I am autistic I think the 2 are affecting each other) what I notice is that if I open a window I sleep much easier rather than normally where I feel groggy at night but too weak to go to bed and if I do unless its past 5am I cant sleep for hours. Essentially the air refreshes me and makes me a…
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My Son with Asperger & ADHD
Hi there, I wonder if you could advise. My son is 18. He was diagnosed with Asperger and ADHD when he was 11. We did not receive any help for various reasons. I worked hard and provided for his needs. I was in denial of the situation and didn't want him to be labelled by claiming any benefits.Big mistake. I recently had to…
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PIP for my son
Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me, i have a 25 year old son who has ADHD + Aspergers. He was diagnosed in 1997 with Aspergers and ADHD by a professor at the local children mental health unit. He currently claims ESA and is placed in the work related activity group. he has been on ESA since 2010 I'm just curios to see…
