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Appeal Papers
Could someone help me with this please. I have received a letter with the date of my appeal hearing. The letter says to take the appeal papers relating to the appeal. Does anyone know which they are please. I have that much paperwork I'm not sure which they are. Thank you
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benefits calculator advises esa amount of 164
I receive 102 per week esa wrag, standard rate daily living & mobility pip. however when I do a benefits calculator (from about 3 sources) I'm advised esa of 164. anyone know what difference could be that I'm not receiving or claiming?
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Doctor phobia
Where do you go if you have a doctor phobia? There are special dentists for dentist phobias but I can't find a service that will meet my needs. I'm ok with doctors in a social sense (ironically I work in a hospital). I'm not needle phobic or medicine phobic, I don't have "health anxiety" or hypochondria. I'm literally…
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PIP zero points (Assessment report)
Hello everyone, today I received a letter from the PIP saying that I scored zero points on everything and that I will no longer be getting DLA. It was also followed by his/her reasons for not awarding me PIP. Their report on me was a pack of vile lies. Before I write down lines from their report as well as my rebuttals, I…
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PIP Assessors Report
Hi I have received a copy of my Capita assessors report I am still waiting for a decision. Overall I am very happy but there is one section that I am confused with.
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Disabled person deeply concerned with fire from his second floor flat?
A work colleague lives in social housing on the second floor of a block of flats. He uses a wheel chair to get about inside the flat, and walking aids while outside. In light of the recent fire in West London, he is deeply concerned about fire in his block. The current advise is to stay in your flat, as fire is expected to…
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Starting a business whilst claiming PIP?
Hello guys and gals, I couldn't really find anything in regards to this so thought I would ask for some help. I currently have PIP but solely just the mobility element. I don't recieve any sort of living arrangements etc, I literally just get my Mobility car. Anywho, I do currently work but I'm considering as a side thing…
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Housing options for disabled daughter?
My daughter is currently residing in a mental health unit on section 3. The clinical team are ready to discharge her. She is unable to come back and live me or my wife so they are looking into a supported living placement or possible a council or housing association house with LA funding to meet her support needs. She's…
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Going to tribunal for PIP
Has anyone done this? was it stressful? did you have to go to court? Did you fill in the form or just send a letter with more evidence? My new MS nurse has advised i go to tribunal and is writing me a strong worded letter to send along with my request. I'm nervous but really pleased that she is supporting me and…
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ESA and Part time study
Hello I am looking for factual guidance I have been physically disabled for nearly seven years. I have a rare form of illness, making it harder to decipher what my future holds for me in physical form. Somehow, my body is giving me a break, instead of everyday in pain, it has plateaued. I can now concentrate on giving back…
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Getting DWP to change there mind PIP
Ive heard on here that most PIP Mandatory reconsideration are not changed. But has anyone actually had a decision changed at this stage. thanks all.
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Vague promises from Labour
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Transfering from no end date DLA to PIP?
Hi all, The person I care for just got a dreaded letter to say they need to transfer from DLA to PIP. The letter nicely warns that just because they're getting DLA now doesn't mean they're going to get PIP and I've seen plenty in the press to cause serious concern. The person I care for has MS and has had it for thirty…
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Reapplying for Access to Work funding
I've been receiving Access to Work funding for nearly 3 years now. I was granted it in June 2014 and it expires at the end of this month. It says on the paperwork that at the end of the time I have to reapply for further funding. Do they send me an application pack like with DLA/PIP - or do I just have to reapply myself ?…
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need help
I received a letter saying my pip was up in 12 monts a few weeks l8r they sent a pip review so ifilled that out 6 weeks l8r i got to go to a f2f medical but iam bad with depressiong and paranoia hearing voices can i get a paper assesment instead of a face 2 face when i first got pip i phoned and said i needed a taxxi to…
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can you get sectioned for anxiety and depression?
I went to my ESA assessment alone because I had nobody to go with me, I was in their 20 minites and the women asked me how i got there and I said but bus which is a 50 minite bus journey there and back.. I spoke about how my depression and anxiety affects me but I think going on the bus alone there when I wrote in my…
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PIP no face to face or home visit required. Help.
Hello everyone! I went to switch my dla over to pip in march this year as i wasnt getting the correct allowance that i was entitled to. I have bipolar, psychosis, a personality disorder along with severe bowel problems, anxiety, widespread joint pain, an underactive thyroid and severe tremors of the hands (especially left…
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PIP Assessment today- concerned.
Hi, today my husband had his PIP face to face at home with Capita. He has bipolar 1 and we have submitted plenty of medical evidence / letters of support. We got the correct permission to record the assessment. My concerns are- We signed two forms for the audio recording- he didn't leave us with one. Capita said we have to…