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Disability money matters

Archives for January 2020

Eon Disability Discount? (PIP/ ESA) Electricity bill Discounts?
For Eon electricity what discounts are available for customers who are on PIP (higher both rates) and /or ESA Support group? What discounts are available? Is money towards the electricity bill given/ or a reduction of the amount of bill you pay? How much can be saved? What criteria for eligibility ? and are you getting a…
Prisoner in her house
I own a property in a development of 109 freehold properties in 6 blocks. Each block has a lift. We do have a Management Agent. One block required a replacement door operator. It took quite a while for the agent to contact and get approval from 50+% of the owners per deed of conditions. Agent was in no hurry as he…
Pip 10 year review
Just read that 10 year reviews were being considered for Disabled PIP claimants. Wondering if those eligible were going to be advised their under 10 year review. Does this 10 year category have any effect on those due to auto move from PIP to UC -possibly 2023. Thanks
Company car and disability
Good morning all, I have a mental health disability and have been employed with the same company for 8 years. I have a company car which is converted to +£6k per year for tax purposes. I suffered a pretty bad deterioration in health last year – I have a condition called Cyclothymic Disorder – and work are fully aware of…
Backdated PIP whilst on DLA
Been on DLA low rates and applied for PIP last May. Dec awarded enhanced care and mobility backdated to their decision date in December. Is is right that although PIP was awarded on circumstances at May but because DLA has been paid there is no adjustment?
Other help with pip
Hi I have posted on the benefits board but posting here too. I have been awarded enhanced daily living and standard mobility on pip until 2022. Now I was wondering what this allows fo me to get like what other help I can get now with this pip award Thank you.
Disability and capital gains
Hi, In 2007 I had to sell my business due to a consultant at a hospital saying I needed both my legs amputated. My accountant said I’d have to reinvest in another business within 18 months or I’d have to pay capital gains tax. After the 18 months was up I’d still not had the amputation and despite complaining to HMRC that…
Can I use my freedom pass to get into Heathrow terminals?
I’ve found so many conflicting answers online!
How long dose PIP last for
HI All iv just needed to renew my Blue Badge which was done and completed I Thought the Blue Badge was for 3 years So when I saw it was for 18 months I enquired this and was told that my pip runs out in 18 months I only renewed it last year Well mcmillion did it for me IV Had terminal cancer now for 4 years Just how long…
Social housing and disability
Hi my husband is finding it incredibly difficult to negotiate our house as his disability is getting worse. He asked the council to join the choice based letting scheme as we have a council house and he was awarded medium medical points. Since then we have had an occupational therapist visit and grab rails fitted she said…
Care Home Agreement Con
My mother has lived in the same care home for the past four years. Some of the cost is paid by social service, all of her state pension plus all of her small private pension which is £165 per month. I cant remember exactly when, possibly a few weeks after my mother started the residency, the care home asked me to sign a…
disabled internet access
Hi, my husband's medication totally paralysed him 3 years ago. He now has limited upper limb movement. He really misses Facebook and being able to access the internet. Does anyone know of companies that may be able to help finding the right product? We have tried a few things but need specialist help. Our Occupational…
Age for applying for PIP
I'm not clear if I would be eligible for PIP due to my age. I'm 65 and due my state pension in March 2020. I have had terminal cancer for the last two years and whilst the initial prognosis was very poor, new drugs have extended my lifespan. My mobility isn't too good as the lesions are all in the spine and have had two…
Vat on ATW fares
Hi all I would be grateful of any advice here. I am partially sighted & get a grant through access to work to allow me to get to work via taxi each day which they pay most of but I have to pay an agreed amount towards each month which is fair enough & without this I simply couldnt work (although the conribution is far more…
PIP time scales
Hi, we made A claim to PIP in August and the form was returned in early September. We was told approx 10 weeks for a decision. Can’t remember if it was 4 with atos and 6 with dwp or visa versa. Dwp ? informed atos to do a home visit and this was not done until mid December. To date we have heard nothing. Even confirmation…
Almost DVLA.
Hi. I had a bipolar episode 3 months ago and was told not to drive by the DVLA which I adhered to. I took my car off the road and did not drive once. My condition has stabalized and now 3 months later I am about to send off my re-application letter. I have enclosed all relevant literature along with a letter from my…
Royal mail alternative?
Royal mail have lost all my daughters ESA paperwork despite me sending it special delivery [£8.70] , i have to resend the information but don't trust RM . Does anyone use a different carrier ?
Change of circumstance backdated?
My Husband has been claiming PIP for around 2 years now, he receives the standard level for both care and mobility, his condition got worse, as well as getting a new condition so in July 2019 he rang PIP to let them know, they sent out all the form and what have you. He finally got a home visit in December for his…

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