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DLA changing to Attendance Allowance
At coffee type morning I was privy to conversation. Older lady said she received DLA for a number of years and had been told that she could keep it until asked to apply for Attendance Allowance. She said she had been told she would probably not be eligible for Attendance Allowance because of different qualifying criteria.…
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PIP assessment too far away!
Ok, so DH has had his PIP medical appointment come through and its nowhere near home! Its at 8am on a saturday morning which would mean catching a train at 5.45am to make the appointment. Can they make him go that far for the appointment when there are test centres closer to home. He's not bothered about the medical its…
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Risk Assessments
My daughter is going on holiday early next year as part of the care plan paperwork I have to complete risk assessments and I have no idea where to start . Does anyone know of any sites with templates or how to word it ?
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Motability car problem
Hi, just seeking a bit of advice. I have a ford B max automatic on the Motability scheme. ( anyone own one??) when I took a test drive it was a Manual as there wasn't an auto available. Now I've had it since March, and I'm so depressed with it. It's rubbish. The response in the gears is rubbish. It doesn't go up hills very…
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Epilepsy, 19, where to get help?
Hi everyone, I am asking on behalf of my dgd, age 19. I have asked the young epilepsy group and it seems that, once she left school there is no support, help or advice on either looking for work or for what benefits she may eligible. Dgd has grand mal seizures, usually at night, and is on several strong medications. These…
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Drug no longer made in UK - how to source?
For the last five years, I've been taking a drug which has transformed my life. It's cheap, and available on the NHS. It's produced as a quick release and a modified release (MR) version. The modified release version works much better for my condition. As it's a genetic condition, my whole family are on the drug.…
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Respite care
I am looking for advise on respite care, how should I be charged. I was told there would be no charge but now have a bill for over £500 Has anyone experienced how they work out these charges.
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Urgent advice re: ESA medical and change of circumstances
Back in March my Brother fell down stairs and badly dislocated his hip. He claimed ESA for that injury because both the consultant and GP stated that he wouldn't be available for work for up to 2 years at least. He received an appointment for a medical fairly recently, which he attend, but got sent home as they were too…
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Stairlift question
I have noticed that Acorn Stairlifts have been advertising recently on ITV3. The ad shows the image of a relatively complicated curved stairlift with a 180degree start, rising two steps and then turning 90 degrees to the main section of the stairs. When my parents bought a stairlift several years ago this type of curved…
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Bank accounts for a15 year old
Hi, my 15 year old son has severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities. I recently enquired about opening a bank account for him with Lloyds. I would have to manage his money for him and he would also be unable to sign. He can write but in very large shaky letters. The manager said she would make some enquiries…
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disability forum advice
Hello I am hoping you can recommend some good forums for advice regarding disability issues. I have disabled twins (prem) when they first had issues I was a member a few groups and forums for new diagnosis and parents (there seems to be a lot in this category) however as things settled and we out grew them. We are now…
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solved
Hi all, my son has had a financial assessment done by social work to see if he has to contribute towards the day services he uses. He has been told that he has to pay £22 a week towards this. He receives income related ESA and high rate dla care and high rate mobility. He has severe cerebral palsy and is totally dependent…
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Carer goes free - issue
Afternoon all. Taking the wife, who is disabled and kids to brands hatch this Sunday, 8 November to watch the racing and fireworks. went to book tickets for adults (kids go free) as does the carer (me). Phoned the helpline to book but as she is disabled I have to book 3 days in advance for the free carer ticket. Obviously…
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Handing motability car back to buy my own
I will be handing my motability car back soon because of financial troubles, My esa was stopped so for the moment i have no other income, It will be cheaper for me to hand my car back and buy a cheap run around with the refund from the advanced payment and be able to use the £50 per week. Now im a little confused about the…
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Getting PIP now to go for assessment for ESA what are my chances???
I have been on ESA since before July. I was recently awarded PIP Standard rate mobility and daily living component this was only awarded in September. I have since received a a letter to attend an assessment with regards to my ESA I am not on the support group ESA I have to send sick lines in every 6 weeks. I have a…