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Accident at swimming pool
I really don't know where to start with this, but thought someone on here might be able to advise. My husband, who is wheelchair bound with spinal stenosis, fell onto the floor at the swimming pool due to the shower seat in the disabled changing room coming away from the wall as he sat on it. All the bolts securing it to…
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Hoist for mobility scooter (also s'hand fitters)
Hi all I've been looking at getting a secondhand Hoist fitted in my Fiat Doblo as hubby has had another heart attack. I've phoned everyone in the area (SE Wales) and no-one is willing to fit - the motability fitting outlets won't fit 2nd hand ones anyway. I did find a company in Filton, Bristol that sold & installed…
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Installation cost of stairlift
There are some critical questions to consider when choosing a stairlift for you or a loved one. You might be thinking, “Great, but how much is this going to cost?” Stairlift installation costs are an essential factor in the decision-making process. So can anyone give me some suggestion about the installation cost of…
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PIP renewal assessment
Hi, i am my sons appointee, he has mental health conditions. 2 years ago when he transferred from DLA to PIP and we had to attend a tribunal the judge said p needed to be his appointee, he had flipped out at first tribunal appointment as it was cancelled due to overbooking and the admin and security staff both briefed…
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How to manage
I don't know what to do anymore. I have always tried to find a strategy and remain as independent as possible, despite all odds. Today, I have tried to communicate on the phone but it was so difficult for me that I burst into tears. Friends say they will help but they are to busy. Even when I leave numbers etc with them of…
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pip assessment
hi i had my pip home assessment done today at lunch time 1pm today and worried about few things she made me do stuff i couldnt do and wanted know what i watched on tv now big question is i just had a text from dwp saying they had my report is this a bit quick and its now 5pm does this sound like bad news
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IAS Not sending out appointment letters? Prevention
IAS Not sending out appointment letters? Prevention IAS =Independent Assessment Services have heard that IAS do Not send out assessment letters sometimes for claimants ( for example NOT sending a letter in the post that the claimant has a face to face on xyz date) Which means that the claimant can miss their appointment,…
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Smarty Mobility scooter - can i get a spare key cut??
Currently someone i know has a mobility scooter but wants an additional key. can these keys be cut?? price range??? need to only contact the supplier??
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help required - need to find a adaptable car.
hello all, Driver lost there leg last year. needs an adaptable car. needs also to get a hoist as the the friver has a mobility scooter (fold up version). Anyone can help with how to go about this??
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Road repair for disabled access
I live on an unadopted road and it is in a bad state of repair with very large potholes in it. I know the council won’t repair it but my problem is I regularly see my elderly neighbour take out her disabled husband for appointments etc. She really struggles with the wheelchair if we see this we do help but we work and are…
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Wheelchair taxi in London
If someone was arriving by train at a London rail station in a wheelchair, is there a known taxi service that transports to a London hospital (and back later)
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Unemployment due to depression or dyslexia/dyspraxia.
I was wondering if there was a link between unemployment and these conditions. To clarify, dyspraxia is a clinical name for someone who appears clumsy and may lack organising and social skills.
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disabled facilities grant experienced help required
Hello hope you are well We have been successful in getting a DFG for our son for his ongoing needs the purpose of the DFG is for a downstairs Toilet Bathroom wet room . The council are prepared to put the full amount according to the cost to create the facility required. We also want to do other work at the same time to…
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Personal Health budgets/wales
Hi hope someone can help me on this- as I am getting very confused with different authorities etc. My wife will need substantial care when she leaves hospital. Our consultant (based in Walton/England)- has agreed to support her in getting a Personal Health budget. Our Welsh council/Conwy has said Wales don't do these ?? Is…
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pip renewal today - terrifed
i wonder if you can help I am a disabled chap - who gets PIP, higher mobility and normal living rate I do deserve this - and i would say i was entitled to it. Recieving this payment changed my life entirely, and i have been recieving it - for a tiny bit over 2 years. It has allowed me to return to work, and live a happier…
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registered vehicle as disabled class (exempt)
hmm can't edit the title that should say registering Apologies for possibly asking a really simple question but I've made myself dizzy going around in circles of links on the gov.uk website. How do I register my van as disabled class when the tax isn't currently due? I'm entitled to it (enhanced mobility PIP) and the…
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Hospital stay
Hi guy My wife as been in hospital for 3 weeks now and is being transferred from Basildon hospital in Essex to the London hospital because the opp she has had done is not working and she as quite a few problems that's why they are transferring her to the London. She get income support and disability allowance i also get…
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ATOS Assessment questions...Help !
Previously I had some questions about a PIP claim, it has been found out that the questionnaire is with Independent assessment services One thing, they wrote a letter asking that they would be writing to one of our health professionals to get more info. This was to a health professional we saw 10 years ago, which we had…
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Pension (Guarantee) Credit & Carers Allowance
Hi, I've spent a long time trying to find an answer to this query but can't find a direct answer, I hope someone can help me. My husband used to receive Carers Allowance for looking after me until he turned 65 at which point he began claiming State Pension and he received the Guarantee element as he still had/has carers…
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employed and unemployed relationships
My partner and i are thinking abut moving in together he is on ESA as he is disabled and unable to work, and i work full time, would he lose all his benefit, if i move in with him or would i be better of going part time before i move in with him
