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Notice of pip assessment
Hi, How much notice do you normally receive for the date of face to face appoinments? Also, can you change the date? We sent the form back about four weeks ago and when I called to check they had received it was told that the assessment should take place in under eight week.
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Esa support gp - review in 'medium term'
HI, I want to ask several questions about my recent ESA review but for now I'd just like to ask: I was put in the Support Group and paperwork says 'to be reviewed in the medium term as all avenues haven't been exhausted' Clearly the HCP didn't read my forms correctly or listen to me regarding 'the all avenues bit'.…
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PIP Tribunal WON, what happens next?
Hello all, Today I received a letter through the post to say that my PIp tribunal has been successful and I will now be awared the Enhanced Rate of Daily Living and the Enhanced Rate of Mobility. It says that this has been awarded from June 2017 (which is when I started my claim for PIP, I didn't receive DLA). Does this…
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Care at home costs?
My mother is next week having care needs assessment carried out by the local council,after this it says she needs to have a financial means test. I know the limit at which council help towards funding stops at £23,500 and she has over this so will be self funding,however ive read the more you have the more you pay. So…
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When will my PiP payments be backdated from?
Hi, so I was receiving DLA back in 2015, but when capita took over they unjustifiably closed my claim. 4 years later I’ve applied for PiP with the help of a benefit advisor who told me I should be able to get my payments backdated to the time my original claim of DLA was cancelled. Has anybody heard of this happening in…
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Had pip assessment yesterday and received text saying they have received my forms within 24hrs
Am I right in finking that this is a bad thiung. As how will they get my forms so fast the dwp. Someone said that's when they will refuse you when they do it fast. But they didn't have time to look at my medical records I'm sure. I have slipped disc, oa in ankles , COPD, and severe anger issues and I'm on a violent patient…
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face to face for pip assessment
I am over 65 and am receive pip, I have sent off my recent assessment form on January. I recently phoned to enquire how my assessment was going as my blue badge run out and my car is due back at the end of the month. I was told by a unhappy person on the other end that I was waiting for a face to face assessment, and I…
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Pip assessor job advertised and £32.000 SALARY
Having a nose on job web site the other day i saw a job for pip assessor and boy did i see red. The basic salary is £32.000 per year and a monthly bonus of up to £500 Now i know why my lower rate of mobility has been taken off me, as of April just gone. It's so the assrssor gets their well deserved bonus , because of the…
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Advice for my mum
Hi all, I don't know if anyone can help or advise. My dad who is 67 received a hefty compensation claim about 15 years ago, basically the hospital were negligent during a bypass operation and he ended up losing both his legs, which obviously means that he is now disabled. Since then his health has deteriorated and now has…
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Carers allowance questions
Hi, I've been trying to find out if my Mother would be entitled to a carer. Shes almost housebound now with huge difficulties walking, dressing and basic hygiene but my Father does most of the assisting her. My fathers now struggling as he's 80 and Mums getting more demanding. My main problem is, they're very old school…
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mobility scooter insurance and breakdown
ive just got myself a mobility scooter on an 0% interest plan, and they advice liability insurance and breakdown insurance they offer a package but its far more expensive than the few ive found, do i need liability ins for pottering around the village? breakdown i can understand as ill not be able to push it home. im…
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missing esa payment
Hi guys. My mother is severely disabled and recieves esa like clockwork every other saturday, she phone d me this morning in tears as she has had no payment and no warning! i spoke to a friend and they have not had child tax credit payed either so im wondering if this is a nationwide issue? thanks guys
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Disabled rail travel assistance?
Do you need to have a disabled rail card to get the assistance? Wanting to travel down south to visit my brother and family, but there are 3 changers, I have cognitive problems and mobility and balance issues, can’t do many steps or down escalators. I am eligible for the rail card, but it costs £20 and it will save me £13.…
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Finding out stuff
Not at all sure this is the right place but hoping someone can point me in the right direction for information. A friend is planning on coming on an extended visit. She is currently in a wheelchair. By the time she comes she may have a prosthetic limb but will probably still need a wheelchair as well. I need to work out…
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Paying for care at home
My Mother has end stage kidney failure and end stage heart failure and we have recently arranged care for her to remain in her own home. As a result a financial assessment was carried out, the majority of the DRE was not taken into account. The end result though was that she has nothing to pay. However she has now been…
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Sheltered Housing Local Authority Criteria
I have heard something which does not sound quite right. Turned down for sheltered housing because mental health not taken into account - told others with physical disabilities will always have more points and priority. The person has disability benefits for mental health for many years. Is it not the case that mental…
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2 Questions😃
Firstly, just a quickie! Can I still gift aid when I donate to charity as I’m no longer working? It’s mainly bits and bobs to the BHF etc and probably less than £150 a year in monthly standing orders. Secondly, I occasionally do a little bit of volunteering- not much, it’s part of my CBT. It’s not just me, quite a few of…
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TUI Holiday free welfare taxi
An update to my previous thread on holiday booking, As far as i am aware this is TUI only When booking holiday as stated in my previous post only use the TUI welfare number. For transfers from airport to hotel / hotel to airport, you have 2 options. A free coach or a bookable taxi at an extra cost. As my previous post…
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BLue Badge Autism / Hidden Disabilities 2019 changes
In 2018 the Government announced following a consultation that Blue Badge reform would be happening for people with hidden disabilities e.g. autism. We were told that this would happen in 'early 2019'. Well here we are in May 2019 and nothing has happened. My local council had no information so i contacted the National…
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PIP assessment for pensioners
My brother has been claiming PIP for several years. He is coming up to 69 years old. He has multiple health issues mostly stemming from genetic problems. After collapsing in 2014 with sepsis, when he nearly died, his one functioning kidney failed and he has since had dialysis 3 times a week. The kidney was subsequently…