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Disability money matters

Archives for October 2017

Incorrect money transfer
I Hope somebody can advise me I am a Type 1 diabetic & last night I was suffering a low sugar episode or hypo. During when stupidly during this hypo I decided to pay the final balance of a recent wet room install during when I mistakenly transferred the funds nearly £1500 to someone who had recently replaced my central…
Stair lifts
I'm looking for advice on getting a stair lift. Any hints, tips or recommendations would be good. The stairs are a straight run but not much room at the bottom.
Home PIP assessment
Hi everyone. My mum had her home assessment for PIP today. The lady was very nice. I just have a few questions, as my mum was upstairs in bed (this is where she spends most of her time, due to toilet being next door), the Health Professional stated that she is unable to carry out the assessment upstairs, so we would need…
When is it possible to disregard DLA as Income?
I know DLA is disregarded for tax purposes, but is it also disregarded in other scenarios e.g. claiming the Warm Home £140 heating grant or being eligible for other grants, due to low income, if receiving no means tested benefits ?
Home visit assessment
Hi all, Could anyone advise please on how easy it is to request a home visit for an assessment? I got a letter yesterday asking me to attend an appointment at an assesment centre for this coming Friday (dont give you much time do they to organise). I think it must be for my ESA I filled in one of those renewal forms in…
advise needed regarding ESA support group and sick notes
Help needed!!! I have been awarded ESA support group by the tribunal in in march 2017, after having lodge an appeal. However, the DWP still requires for me to send sick notes from my GP. On top of my physical disability, I am suffering from depression. Is it normal? What can I do ?
Dreaded ESA assessment today!!!
Well today was the dreaded ESA assessment date for my daughter (2nd assessment in 6 weeks, as also had PIP recently). She has been in support group IB for few years, and suffers from MH issues. Managed to get her to the assessment centre despite her being in a state of extreme anxiety/panic, to be advised there was a…
Motability & choosing dealer
Hey everyone Just wondered in regards to the Motability Car Scheme. Say for example I chose the car I would like. However 2 dealers have the car priced differently from New. Am I able to go to any dealer who sells this car cheapest or is the price fixed for Motability regardless of where you get it from? Thanks
Mobility Aids & Disabled Services From The British Red Cross
While i was searching the internet for mobility equipment such as a rollator and other mobility aids ,i came across NHS Choices. There are a number of links directing to free mobility equipment providers, grants for adaptations,etc. I found The British Red Cross on the NHS Choices website and discovered that they offer a…
What Aids & Appliances Are Applicable For Personal Independence Payment
Hi, i did a PIP self assessment and one of the descriptors asks about toileting needs and if any aids or appliances are needed ? Can anyone advise if incontinence pads and catheter/s are applicable /accepted as toileting aids please? Thank you
Pip mobility - moving around
Hi I recently received my PIP decision where I was awarded 10 points for moving around more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. I have asked for a mandatory reconsideration and am forwarded another couple of pieces of information. I am contesting this as every day I can't walk more than 20 metres for 80% of the…
Carers allowance & Sanctions
Hi guys, not sure if anybody can help... I've been sanctioned on UC for a long time now, as I haven't attended appointments; the reason for this is because I've been a carer for the past year (full time) and been unable to work due to this, and despite the fact I've been a carer, I haven't been able to claim carers…
Motability Car Scheme
Just wondered, can you only get a brand new car on the Motability Scheme, or is it possible for "nearly new cars" such as ex demos from the dealer? Also I heard about a £2000 advance payment limit, is this correct? Thanks
Reporting Changes to PIP
Hi, I was diagnosed with ME in 2013 but they're now saying I was misdiagnosed and saying it's something else. Would I have to inform PIP of this even though the symptoms are similar? Also I'm on a few new medications.. but day to day it affects me the same. Do you they need to know about medication changes? Thanks.
PIP 4 form
Has anyone received a pip4 form and thought "what even is this?". Mine is complete nonsense, short statements that contradict each other and are completely irrelevant to the claim anyway. An example: And also: I'm a rural girl, I was driving tractors at 10! Of course I can drive I'm just not allowed to, they have a letter…
Access to Work
Can an employer query, and potentially change/reduce an ATW assessed piece of equipment on grounds of finances ?
PIP help
Are you able to ask for evidence of things they claim ? What I have said? What they have seen? What the NHS say? They keep saying "informally" which I assume they will turn round and say we don't have hard evidence ? Also, can you put in a formal complaint ? If so how ?
Contribution based ESA & Partner
Just a quick question, which I have found impossible to find the answer to online! I'm currently looking into claiming cont based ESA. I won't qualify for income based due to savings levels. I have a partner who lives with me & works p/t and on low income. Am I entitled to claim cont based ESA (I have the 2 years NI…
Essa reassesments
People in the support group of Essa, will after next assessment..if they have a life long disability will no longer have to be retested. Good news Now let's have it for PIP This will come at some relief for lot's of people.
Concil Tax reduction
2nd attempt at applying for council tax reduction. 1st attempt was rejected when I was full time. Got a new app sent today-took ipad pro/asus win10 laptop+Cannon airprint printer. Multiple browers whilst I scanned required docs. Could have been simpler if the online application supproted safari+chrome. I.E. was the only…

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