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Unsure about how/ what to claim ..
Howdy ! I am in a strange position . I inherited myasthenia gravis approx 5 years ago . I was also in full employment until Nov 2016, when I had enough of everything , sold my flat , relocated and took time out to recover and start again when I am ready . I am basically the invisible man , as I did not claim any form of…
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Boiler repair help
Good evening and happy new year to all, i read a link that said if you are registered disabled there is somewhere you can get help with a boiler repair, me and my partner are both blue badge holders so i'm pretty sure we would be entitled to any help, question is does anyone know who/what/where offers emergency loans for…
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Is it worth triggering a DLA to PIP transfer?
Or is it even worth it? My supported living manager is leaving the company. I'm worried that the new manager won't know enough about me to write a factual report on my care needs. I suffer from anxiety about losing my benefits and being made homeless. I have loads of written proof about my disability and illness (Mild…
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PIP - paper based assessment
I applied for PIP at the beginning of December. I have schizophrenia and am detained under the mental health act on a community based order. I received a text from PIP this week to say that they have received my assessment. This made me confused as I haven't had an assessment. I phoned up and the advisor explained that…
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Universal Credit Work Group and Mental Health
I have been out of work for over a year due to my mental health condition. I am now ready to go back to work, however as advised by my Doctor I must take small steps (part time, only doing work I feel comfortable doing). I started claiming Universal Credit two months ago. I gave them my fit note and told them that I want…
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Private Diagnosis
A friend is considering going for a private psychiatric diagnosis. Does anyone know a psychiatrists that you can pay privately? The person concerned does not want to see someone on the NHS. To many bad experiences. He prefers private health care.
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Pip Review timescales
Just had a quick question to put my mind at ease Have submitted an AR1 review form for my pip back in October which was received on 26th Oct but still no update. I have spoke to pip section few times over the course but still sat to be checked by decision maker if it needs to be forwarded to IAS or not. I have been on pip…
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Stairlift - means testing and costs
HI all, Sorry if this has been asked a million times, but I'm just wondering about the maximum costs of having a stairlift installed via my local council/social services. I need a stairlift reasonably urgently, and am weighing up the costs as well as the time factor (I hear it can be months before you get a stairlift via…
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Help with SDA and pensions
My father (81) passed away just before Xmas and I find myself having to sort out my mum's (76) money affairs, about which I know nothing. As far as I can tell, he received pension credits for both of them – something like £280 per week. He got DLA too and carer's allowance too. I've now cancelled all this by telling the…
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Anyone else still waiting?
Is there anyone else on here waiting to change from DLA to PIP?
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Discretionary Trusts / MENCAP
Hi, we are just doing some inheritance planning... my daughter is mentally disabled and receives higher rate disability benefit - it's likely she will be on this for life. Through a support group we attend we came across a seminar on discretionary trusts run by Mencap which we attended. Basically the idea is that you pay…
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PIP Assessment Cancelled
It was due today but the assessment provider cancelled due to illness. The problem is my daughter will be back at school next week and it is unfair to take her out during her GCSE year. Every lesson is important, she is already at a disadvantage. They say some Saturday appointments might become available but can't be sure.…
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DVLA medical group
Does anyone else think that it is an injustice that once diagnosed with a mental health problem you are condemned to have this label forever? This has to be declared to the DVLA, who can then revoke you licence. Don't inform them you run the risk of being fined. The knock on effects- insurance costs double, frustration and…