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walk in shower
Hi can anyone help please? We have moved home 2 weeks ago from private rented to council house, we had the bathroom changed to a wet room with the help of a grant at the previous property we didn't have to pay towards it as the grant covered the whole cost. Would we be able to pay for help again as hubby can't use bath at…
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Cutbacks to local Social work services, what thoughs and suggestions can you give?
My thoughts and history is, I have autism and mental health/depression issues(the two go together really) it took until 4 years ago to get a good social worker who did the best they could and got me like 12 hours a week from private company to help me with basic tasks The company almost never turned up i.e went about 3…
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PIP mess up
MY PIP Claim has been with the DWP since June 2015, my paperwork has been lost twice & then the whole claim 'Put on the wrong system' Finally got things going again now, only to get a letter 3 days after I was told my claim was lost turning down my appeal. This was made entirely on my assessment which was nonsense, There…
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Has anyone else been through pip renewal?
Hi I was awarded pip in October 2014 for 2 year and received a new form in December 2015 it says they are looking at my claim again and I need to fill the form in, I have read online that they do this 12 month before current claim ends. I've sent it off but what happens now? Has anyone else been through the renewal…
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My DLA fin ishes in Aug - when should i hear from PIP ?
Hi Is there a timeframe ? I have had a letter from Motability saying they will extend my currrent contract - due to expire May 31st if I don't have 12 months award left. Should I contact them or wait ? Dave
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ESA stops in few months
I have just been transferred to ESA from SDA and put in the work related group until October and then my money stops . I appealed against the decision but it didn't get changed . I have grand mal seizures every week and petite mal ( Blank spells ) several a day causing confusion afterwards. I currently get DLA would there…
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car disabled class want to change cars
We currently have a car which is exempt from road tax due to daughter on high rate PIP. However we are changing vehicles hopefully next week same car newer model. We were told that we had to pay £145 for road tax and claim the rest back but at very least we will loose a month Is that correct because I have a a certicate…
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Careworkers not fulfilling requested care package
I'm in quandary what to do ............ A family member lives several miles away from me and has careworkers for half an hour call in the morning and evening , and it's a 'double hander'. They are not turning up on time, maybe only one will turn up and then the other will turn up five minutes before they're due to leave.…
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Alzheimers - split joint account or not ?
My parents have always had a joint bank account. My mum has Alzheimer's. My dad hasn't as yet changed anything at the bank - his work pension is quite good - should he advise the bank and change the accounts to separate accounts ?? What are the pro's and con's of separating the monies ? My dad and I both have POA for my…
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DWP in court next week - Universal Credit
The DWP were asked via an FOI in 2012 they were then told to release it by the courts in March 2014 so the DWP are in court again next week - At an FOI tribunal next week at Leicester Magistrates Court (Monday, 22 February 2016) a legal team paid for by taxpayers will do their best to convince a judge that three reports on…
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Building work and VAT relief
Hi, I’m wondering if anybody on here has any experience of zero rated or reduced VAT relief in terms of building work? As a family we’ve decided to all move in together into my fiance parents’ house. We’ve successfully gained planning permission to extend the house and we’re currently in the process of finding a builder.…
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DLA Higher Rate Mobility and Road Tax Exemption
Hello there, I wonder if I could ask for some advice? My son has just been awarded higher rate mobility for the first time. He's nearly 14 so still on the old DLA system. Someone told me that means we wouldn't have to pay road tax but I've just been looking on the DVLA website and that says that the exempt vehicle must be…
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Motobility Car and Haggling (is it ok to do?)
I've started looking around for a new replacement car as mine is due for renewal. What I wanted to know if anybody who also as a Motobility car have haggled regarding Advance Payment (AP)? Or is it the wrong thing to do? Basically I've seen a couple of cars with extra features which would benefit me. However the AP is…
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Fear of eviction
I am really bricking it.. The flat I'm renting is becoming an absolute nightmare for many reasons.. There's been a sewage problem for the full 5 years I've been in it. I have to bag up all my loo roll, as if I don't, I get raw sewage backing up in my shower and patio. The agency refuses to fix it, as it would involve…
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Diabetes info/ help.
Hi Anyone experience with diabetes here, need bit help, I've just checked my fathers sugar levels which are 25.9 ive phoned the NHS ,waiting for the DR to call back... anyone had any experience with this high level, what should I look out for ? Thank you for anyone can help. Sorry if this is in the wrong form.
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esa assessment
Hi I'm looking to see if anyone could offer some advice. My partner was awarded ESA support group without medical and now we have the form in for the capability assessment as its up for renewal in April. I have tried my best to fill in the forms regarding his daily struggles with having global learning difficulties and…
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Transport Help...
I'm about to lose my driving licence due to a long term illness/disability. I will be able to get to work on good days, but my big problem is getting the kids to school. Their school is 6 miles away. Yes, it was our choice to send them to this particular school, but that was 6 years ago, and my illness is a new thing.…
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PIP question.
Currently had ESA medical at home and doctor was very surprised i was only claiming ESA Wrag. After medical and off record said he would be advising i was in support group because of mental health issues and mobility problems. Now i have been claiming carers allowance as i live at home with my recently widowed mother who…
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Getting ESA reinstated following failed Mandatory Reconsideration?
Thanks to everyone for your help with my previous questions, here's another for you if you would be so kind ... My son had his ESA stopped due to errors from his care home (as described in my last posts). He did not attend the medical or submit the form saying why he hadn't attended. The Mandatory Reconsideration was…
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Suggestions where to go for new windows/doors?
Hello, I am enquiring on behalf of a friend. She is a widow and has COPD, emphysema and epilepsy. She owns her own house (mortgage paid off by husband’s life insurance). She receives employment and support allowance (ESA) (work related activity group); personal independence payment (PIP), widows pension and reduced rate…
