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PIP - Additional Information, Address or Email?
Currently dealing with a DLA to PIP claim for someone elderly. I have some additional, hospital letters etc. I want to send to support the current application which they have had since the beginning of January. Does anyone know of the correct address to send the information or better still a suitable email address. Thanks!
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DLA to PIP assessment still waiting
I am currently on a DLA higher rate indefinite award and have been for years. Last year in June I was called in for a PIP assessment which I attended and made my case for PIP. I have heard nothing since then' over 6 months later. Is this normal I have a Mobility car and wonder what is going to happen. It seems such a long…
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Pip - How long till I should hear?
Evening. I apologise as I'm sure this will have been asked loads of times but I can't see anything. My son is currently on middle rate dla, he is 17 and recently was invited to apply for pip, I posted this recorded delivery and it had to be there by 17th November. Since then I have heard nothing. Now, don't get me wrong…
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Ideas for jobs/volunteering positions for someone with Aspergers
Hello! Just looking for ideas on potential jobs or volunteering positions I could do. I'm 24 and was diagnosed with Aspergers several years ago - I had struggled at school but was always given extra help. At university the last two years in particular were particularly hard for me, but instead of giving me extra help when…
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Depression/Anxiety Is there help moneywise?
Hi all, I suffer from depression and anxiety, so much so I may have to drop from full time to part time hours at work in order to maintain my health (which I'm sure you'll agree it very important). Unfortunately this would of course mean quite the drop in my wages, does anyone know if there's any kind of financial support…
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End stage Renal Failure and PIP
Has anyone got first hand experience of claiming PIP for End stage renal failure? The person in question is undergoing dialysis at home daily for 8 hours, suffers from constant nausea, multiple joint pain, depression, struggles with walking due to severe fatigue and joint pain...Needs help with care while hooked up,…
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Electric wheelchair fleece - help please
Hi, My dad has an amputated leg and uses an electric wheelchair. I would like to buy a fleece or something to keep him warm as a blanker over his knee is not that good. I've seen the fleece covers but I don't know if they're suitable for electric chairs as they only seem to be advertised on a manual. Bearing in mind my dad…
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Sensory education limited / cheap disability aids [TEXT REMOVED] trading standards
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Help with carers allowance
Hi.. I am hoping that some of you kind and clever people can help me with this.I currently work 30hrs per week and earn 9.10 per hour before any deductions. My husband is terminally ill and I want to drop my hours so that I can claim carers allowance but still retain my job. my normal salary 30hrs per week is paye - 47.40…
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Preparing for PIP Assessment
My wife was on HRM and HRC on dla and had an indefinite award. We received the pip text from Atos, Called them and they said that wait for the letter. We received a letter giving us the appointment in southend which is nearly 90 minutes from dagenham. Now I have gone out and got two Philips portable cassette recorders from…
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UNUM Group income Protection Claim
Hi All, its been a while since I had the need to raise a topic on this forum. In Simple terms, I have been off work for 6 months due to stress and a breakdown, at the time of falling ill, I was working full time, (and still am) but signed off sick. the matter where I need a view/help is this; my work place has paid me my…
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PIP Invite by Friday
Hi, i don't really know why I'm posting this; I knew this would reach me eventually and there's no way around it, but I'm terrified. Please nobody say that "if you're honest and genuine, you have nothing to fear" as we all know thats BS. Anyway, i have been on DLA HRM and HRC since 2010. Initially 3 yrs but after medical…
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PIP Length of Award
Hello,I have just transferred from DLA to PIP,I have progressive MS and with DLA the award was for an indefinite period.The PIP award was until Dec 2025 when they said they will contact me. Is the length of time the PIP was awarded the norm or do people get shorter or longer awards,I realise everyone is different but with…
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Can over 65 claim anything more?
FiL currently receives £67.20 per week Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (i think that must be 40%?) and state pension and a miners pension. He has a disabled badge for his car and is married. He is querying is their anything else he can claim, in particular mobility? I have no idea about benefits and claims etc, so…
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PIP Rules for Following Journeys
The PIP Mobility descrptors for following journeys in unfamiliar and familiar places have been the cause of much confusion since the dawn of PIP. A final ruling has now been made that is binding and will also release many tribunal cases that have been stayed. The news is not good for those with Mental Health conditions as…
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grants for a new mattress?
My mattress is in a really bad way and I desperately need a new one. Are there any grants to help? I used to use the community care grant but it has been abolished.
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inheritance
Hi I have no idea where to start.but I am 52yrsold I have 2 older sisters and a younger brother my biological dad died in october am not sure of dares I know he never married again and had money in all different places.so who would be entitled to any assests? my mum had mysekf as piwer of attorney for her should anything…
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Applying to the Family Fund.
I am thinking about applying to The Family Fund to get some furniture. Does the furniture have to be for my son (like bedroom furniture) or can it be general furniture (for the lounge)? Has anyone applied and have any feedback, either positive or negative?
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entitlement
Hi my son was rushed into hospital 22/12/2015 and had emergency surgery for twisted bowel etc. According to the consultant he will never be able to do strenuous activity or lifting again neither will he be able to stand for long periods. Also that this will be a re occurring life long problem. He also will have a…
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Severe social anxiety - can't go to ATOS assessment
I think I've received DLA and ESA for three or four years, and have never had to have an ATOS assessment, just written in forms etc. I have severe, really severe social anxiety, I don't go out, I don't talk on the phone etc. Haven't for years. I found out a few months ago that they want to move me to PIP and my mother…