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Archives for November 2019

PIP advisor lied re. Assessment. How can we get justice?
My sister is 33, and has a high grade brain tumour. She has weakness to one side, cognitive deficits, uncontrolled epilepsy and needs 24 hour per day care. My sister received higher rate care and mobility disability living allowance. We then had a home assessment and the PIP advisor was what can only be described as evil.…
Asbestos
Hello Forum My farther has been diagnosed with an Asbestos related lung condition. The Dr has indicated we may have a claim however how do you find a reputable Solicitor who is a specialist in this area not an no win no fee ambulance chaser? Any advice appreciated. sorry if posted in wrong area. andy
claming pip
Hi everyone ,I am male 60 and work full time. Problem is I am overweight and also asthmatic. Due to my weight I am in lots of knee,back and hip pain I struggle to walk unaided and climbing stairs is a real task. Thing is I don't bother Drs much and just self medicate my pain. Could I claim PiP or do you need a medical…
How do nhs dentist work
As i used to pay private dental visits. From dec' I'm booked in for check up with local nhs dentist. How does that work, is there any cash or card costs initially. The lady stated over tel that wt'cs are acceptable. Thanks in advance
Successful PIP application
Just wanted to share a success story with PIP. I've been on DLA (higher rate mobility and care) since 2001 on an indefinite award. I've been feeling stressed for the past few years since PIP was announced and hearing the horror stories about the assessments and rejections. I had my assessment a few weeks ago. I was…
Disabled father and autistic son fleeing from abuse
Hi all. I am a disabled person who is confined to a wheelchair. My son is autistic and on the 8th of November I had to go to the local council and tell them that we were going to be homeless for fear of returning to the abuser we had been living with. She was physically, financially, emotionally abuser and she was…
Severe disability premium
Can I claim this if I’m on the benefits listed to claim it however I live with my elderly mother who is too old I believe to provide care she 74
‘Some’ faith restored in the system.
Spied an envelope from the tribunal service this morning - first words I read were ‘Appeal Period Over’ or words to that effect. Read on and they said appeals had shown the tribunals clerk a ‘better offering’. Opened up a second envelope which said my claim had been looked at for a third time and that I was entitled to the…
Help to appeal blue badge decision
Got notified this morning that an application for my daughter to get a blue badge has been denied. In a nutshell my daughter (20 years) has a range of disabilities and with the Aug 2019 changes was one who may get a blue badge due to planning a journey and being a risk to herself. She has to be accompanied everywhere on…
Tomorrow - interview, overreaching?
sorry I realised I have posted this in the wrong forum. pls delete.
Eating disorder and ASD
Hi my review is coming up I always got six points for promoting to eat and make food I been told my eating disorder is autistic traits and it in letter As I can only eat about 8 foods and my mind does not tell me to eat some days I won't eat for 2/3 days then binge on my 8 foods and I'm sick. And I don't drink much and the…
How long for a home visit.
We returned our forms in August based of claim year long anxiety and depression and diagnosed fibromyalgia, since then the consultant thinks it’s rheumatoid arthritis and partner has had 2 sets of bloods 2 lots of x rays and now they want to send him for mri. But still we wait for a home visit. Today got told we know your…
Descriptor F (8 points): Cannot prepare and cook food
Descriptor F (8 points): Cannot prepare and cook food I am unsteady on my feet - so, whilst I can put a pie in the oven - I would struggle to do anything with it after cooking - I could not carry it to a plate or move the plate afterwards to eat it. How would that rate me for points ?
PiP assessment areas
I am still waiting for my PiP assessment - having been on DLA for over 14 years I have found a map on line (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/610293/personal-independence-payment-postcode-map.pdf) that doesn't help but tells me that MY area is to be assessed by…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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