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Sick Note Issue?
Right now I'm in assessment phase ESA so I have to send in sick notes, my next one expires on the 12th and I like to send off my notes just before the date so I don't get letters demanding I send one in. As such, I usually try to get my note a little earlier than the last one expires to save myself the stress, usually…
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Positive PIP outcome and so quick
Just wanted to post my experience with claiming PIP on behalf of my daughter. Sorry if I ramble, it’s my first post. She has been on ESA support group for many years due to MH issues, depression, severe panic attacks, anxiety etc. ESA currently due for renewal, awaiting f2f assessment end of month.....absolutely dreading…
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which stairlift companies should I get qoutes from ?
my father needs a stairlift installed - a straight one may suffice but he also wants qoutes for a curved one (curve at bottom of stairs) frankly I dont relly have much of a clue about which companies I should contact to get some qoutes from - can anybody help ? Obviously looking for companies that will not try hard sell…
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Personal Independence Payment Question Re When No Face to Face Should Be Required
Hi Everyone, firstly i am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself and say hello. I came across an old post on MSE from 2016 while searching for information regarding when no face to face should be required for personal independence payment application and have enclosed the information below. I suffer from…
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help in getting to hospital
Hi all hope someone can help or advice me i live in stoke on trent and have to go to birmingham QE for an opperation i am disabled and use crutches so mobility isnt very good iv just had bowel surgery and 4 months chemo and now v got to get to birmingham im the only driver any help in getting there please thank you
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Pip application advice.
From early childhood I have suffered with a number of chronic health problems & was on DLA from childhood until I was about 20 when I voluntarily stopped my claim (well I didn't renew it) as I had, in spite of my problems, started a job which I have loved for many years. However my health has deteriorated, quite…
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Housing benefit and deductions
Hi. I'm hoping someone can help. I receive housing benefit, and PIP (both the enhanced rates). My son has started work and I've been told the council will take away over £76 per week from the housing benefit. Someone has told me though that as I receive PIP we don't need to have any money taken away, does anyone know the…
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Housing benefit living with son ?
Hi everyone, I currently work full time as does my partner and we rent our own place privately. My mum is disabled so get benefits and currently gets housing benefit for a studio flat in a sheltered accomadation unit, My mother is not really coping that well on her own and it's very depressive to think of her there all the…
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Query about selling craft-work
I am on ESA (support) and PiP (Enhanced Care, Standadrd Mobility). When my disabilities allow, I do a little craft work - sewing, knitting, sketching...that sort of thing. Now, a few days ago an acquaintance came for coffee with Mum, and I was there with my knitting....The acquaintance expressed an interest in my work...I…
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ESA50 in the post ... let’s see how long this takes now
ESA50 received 15th September . ESA50 due back by 17th October . Posted special delivery today 2/10/17 Should be received tomorrow 3/10/17 The waiting game commences :(
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Assessment for PIP date
Hello A relative who is going through the change from DLA to PIP has just received the assessment date to a centre which is over 40 miles away. Initially on the form we did explain that she even struggles to go out once a week to a local shop so travelling over 40 miles away is impossible. Just wanted some advice really,…
