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Disability money matters

Archives for July 2019

Pip pa4
DLA to PIP: Six weeks after my assessment and at the third time of asking I received today a copy of the PA4, I was previously on mid care, low mobility DLA adding up the points scored on the PA4 it looks like standard care enhanced mobility.Of course I still have to wait for the official decision. I have to say that the…
PIP Renewal over due
Hello, My PIP award is from 2016 to 21st Feb 2020. I haven’t received my renewal form yet. In February this year I received a yearly review letter saying nothing had changed but nothing else was sent. It says on my award letter I will get contacted after 21st Feb 2019, but no letter has been sent by DWP. Are they behind,…
Proofread and check appeals letter for PIP please?
Would there be anyone happy to proofread and check my appeal against a PIP claim, please? I’ve looked at a few examples of letter layouts and suggestions and used the .Gov site, and I’m pretty sure I have the information I’ve needed to be included, but I want to be sure I’ve covered points correctly based on the…
Do i have to declare
Girlfriend split with ex boyfriend. And has joint ownership of house but he pays the morgage. Shes Now living in another house left to her in her nans will.no morgage on that property. She claims pip and esa She lives in the house and rents out. the other 2 bedrooms 1 at 65 pounds and the other at 85 pounds..does she have…
Appealing PIP decision - interview paperwork missing information
Hi, I’m appealing the decision made for PIP. Originally, I said I wanted to appeal just the mobility, but looking through the interview notes the nurse made, there are things missing here and there, answers I gave and explained are ridiculously short, limited to four word sentences in some instances. My walking has…
Salary sacrifice and carers allowance
I am claiming carers allowance at the moment. I am wanting to go back to work and will be hiring a car through a salary sacrifice scheme. This will reduce my already part time hours below the wage for carers £123. I know someone who works with me who does this she states it’s the gross salary they look at so it’s fine. I…
I’ve been awarded high mob - high care until 2025. Without face to face.
If two people with disabilities who both get high rate mobility go on holiday together for 1 week- supporting each other, with support plans from supported living company and always someone on hand in case of emergencies would that be okay if your both claiming high rate mobility, for none mobility issues?
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They say PIP application hasn't arrived.
After receiving notification that my wife's DLA (higher rate) was ending, we phoned to apply for PIP. Received 40 page brochure of questions and completed it. Asked at the Post Office for them to take it in, rather than put in box outside. They asked if I would like a proof of posting as they had been told some hadn't…
Can anybody help please?
My dear MIL is needing a new boiler and is receiving High Rate DLA along with Pension Credit due to be severely disabled. Could anybody tell me whether she can get a grant or money off for her situation please. We are looking to get a quote next week with British Gas who are visiting f an assessment of her needs, thank you…
Hard of Hearing
My uncle is severely deaf. His hearing aid is not any good anymore -I don't exactly know why but they have investigated it and he does not use it anymore. He can use headphones to listen to radio and talking books with no problem. But talking to him we have to shout. Both he and I cannot understand why there are no…
Lightweight travel scooter
I have looked on line and it is a bit difficult to know how to choose, or find impartial advice. Any experience would help a lot. I am looking for information about searching for a small lightweight electric sit on folding scooter. The lady, who is saving up at present, is 4' 10" and weighs about six and a half stones.…
Filling in PIP form on computer
Hi everyone. well my brown envelope arrived "inviting" me to apply for PIP because they are stopping my DLA. As my handwriting is chuffing awful (because my hands don't work properly) I want a version I can type into instead. I seem to recall there was a link on here some time ago, but I can't find it now. Please could…
Motability crash
Morning, Last night my partner who has a Motability car was reversing on to my drive, i live on a small cul-de- sac and as he has done so he has side swiped mine (which was parked on the road) ripped my front bumper off and dented (badly) his front bumper and driver's side wing. Insurance have all been informed. Has anyone…
Appealing PIP decision - what do I need to ask for?
I’ve not got any complaints about the process, but the decision. I’ve shown my doctor, and neither of us believe it is a good reflection or understanding of the evidence that has been sent in. I scored 8 points on the mobility, but they paid little attention to the repetitive and reliability of my ability to move. I…
Medical Evidence
Hello, I just wondered if anyone had any advice about getting medical evidence. I went into my GP surgery a week ago and then said they would send me a letter but I haven’t received anything yet. Does this usually take a little while? I’m not sure if I should have contacted the consultant I saw at the hospital instead? Any…
Council Bungalow Help
An elderly couple I know got accepted for a bungalow mainly because the husband was really sick and on end of life.. they took the bungalow but haven’t signed for it yet.. but the husband has died recently before they signed for it.. Can the wife now without husband still take and sign for the bungalow even if they was…

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