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Timeline for motability renewal
Hi all. My daughter is in receipt of enhanced PiP (both componants) and we leased a motability car in March 2018. Her Pip award was for 4 years from Jan 18, we did get a car as soon as we were able but obviously had to wait for paperwork etc. I know her renewal will start around Jan 20 (normally 12 month in advance) for…
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PIP advice.
I have applied for PIP but not heard back from them. I have hidden disabilities. Not all disabilities are visible. They do have an impact on my day to day activities. Advice please
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Advice on riser recliner chairs and vat
hello all i have been looking at electric dual riser chairs as back has really gotten worse but unsure of reputable companies and how the vat scheme works, can anyone tell me what best disability equipment companies to us in the uk many thanks
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Cont-based ESA and applying for a graduate programme
Hi. I have been experiencing ill mental health for several years and have been receiving contributions-based ESA. I also have some physical ailments. I am currently seeking help to manage my mental health and accept that my physical health is limiting. I am keen to have a new challenge, albeit this may be a moment of…
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Access to work social and domestic contribution
Hi can someone explain how they work out your portion of the costs, I work 7 days a week but only 15 hours a week I got told as I only work 15 hours this equates to 2 full days and so my contribution is 5 days does this seem right ??
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Local Authority financial assessment query re elderly parent
I am due a call from the local authority regarding a financial assessment on my mothers finances for home carers/help. We are happy to pay what is due of course but the query I have is regarding rental charges. My Mother lives rent free in a bungalow owned by my wife and I. We bought it years ago as a rental…
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Funded Nursing Care causing care home fee increase
I’m hoping for some help with Funded Nursing Care payments. My mother-in-law is in a care home, but is NOT eligible for FNC (the care home thought she would be eligible, but the CQC decided she isn’t). The monthly fee we pay is calculated by taking the resident contribution (GBP1000) plus the FNC (GBP165) - this gives the…
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Pip advice please
In my mid 20s i was diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis i am now 61 and over the years the condition has worsened as to be expected .I have on certain occasions visited my GP,and I have had acupuncture and cortisone injections.I did ask to see a physiotherapist and was very disappointed as all she was interested in was why…
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Tribunal hearing
Just a general question if a pip tribunal hears an appeal and it goes in your favour they say appeal allowed if it goes against you what do they say then? Disallowed
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Local lockdowns - respite care. Any information?
Hi all, I'm new to this area of the forum. My parents live in Northumberland (local lockdown area), I live in Norfolk. My dad is registered disabled, my mum is his registered carer. They are both in the Covid high risk categories, and shielded right up until August. My mum is sole carer for dad, and herself is 76 years…
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Pip, state pension & attendance allowance
My husband is just now getting his state pension, we’ve been advised that the attendance allowance will stop 🛑 but I’ve heard of another carer allowance we can claim . I’m 71 and still part time working so can’t get pension credit . Help !