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New to the Disability Money Matters board? Start here
This board is a discussion of all issues surrounding disability and how they relate to MoneySaving. Discussing benefits, discounts, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments, how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable forms of discussion. Relevant links…
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Proposed PIP Changes
Had a quick count up, if the new rules came into effect then a person could have over 20 points on the Daily Living but wouldn't be classed as disabled enough to get an award.
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Dyslexia and debts
I strongly believe that there is a link between having dyslexia and being in debts heavily. I have experienced this with a close relative and it comes across quite clearly to me that this person doesn’t know how to manage his money, can’t get organised, never read small prints … and becomes a victim of bank charges and…
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Do you have a disabled national identity card and/or a carers national identity card?
hello everyone, This is my first time posting in the Disability thread. Over the last few years my health have gone down hill, and I have also been diagnosed with a number of conditions. I am also a unpaid carer. Recently I was asked if I had a carers national Identity card. I had never heard of this card. I did a quick…
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high disabilty premium
recently i was contacted by the ESA team asking about high disabilty premium,why i was not claiming it.I told them i didnt know about it and was I entitled.They are looking back to 2014,apperently.Can they backdate it that long,because i fit all their criteria,when i phoned back today they said they were just checking to…
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Penalty Charge Notice: Failure to comply with prohibition on certain types of vehicle (Motor)
I received a letter today; titled as above, stating that my car had been driven in a prohibited area in The London Borough of Lewisham (with details of the road, date and time). Photographs were supplied of a car, same make and model as mine. However, I have not travelled to London recently, (for years actually!) and my…
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Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit and disability benefits shake-up confirmed
A huge shake-up to Universal Credit, the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments and a raft of other measures have been confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in today's Spring Statement. Read the full story: Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit and disability benefits shake-up confirmed If you haven't…
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ACCESSIBLE TAXI FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT TO KENSINGTON
Hi, Can anyone advise me how much would it cost to hire an Accessible Taxi from Heathrow Airport to Kensington High Street? I have a family of 4 visiting from Vancouver with a disabled daughter with an electric wheelchair and a few bags of luggage . They may also need to hire a taxi while in London and a couple of…
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Don't have photo id uc migration
What happens if dont have any photo id when apply online for uc thanks
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Submitted my Personal Independent Payment PIP application, what happens next?
Hello all, I submitted my first PIP application a few weeks back. I currently have a number of disabilities and health conditions which affect me day to day. I have just about manage to hold down a job, although i have been ill since last summer. Was wondering if anyone knows what happens now, time frames, etc....
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Proof of housing not had feedback
I uploaded proof of housing and it said proof of housing costs completed after on 1st April but no feedback since on journal?
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DWP discrimination against elderly and Disabled
Helping a 80 year old man who was attacked by two Rottweilers 18 months ago and lost an arm and leg as a result. He can’t travel safely in a car so needs a mobility car with wheelchair access. Naturally following such an awful event you would assume that he qualifies for the mobility scheme but no! He can’t get PIP as too…
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Pip mobility car tax rebate
I didn’t need to pay tax on my previous car but do on my new(ish) car. I paid full price tax at the dealership, so want to claim my 50% discount. There is lots out there about how to pay for the tax but not a lot on how to claim a rebate, the DVLA chatbot is absolutely useless. Advice would be great fully received.
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Mother in law - Is she entitled to disability help?
Hi, I'm getting increasingly concerned for my wife's mum. She has been in poor health and overweight for a number of years but has always kept on working. Over the last 2 years her health has deteriorated rapidly and she has thankfully now took the decision to retire. She has a heart condition that means she cannot walk…
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Mobility car stolen
Mobility car stolen this morning off the drive. No keys stolen as they were in house. Rang police and reportrd got crime number. Rang RSA and though closed logged it and they will phone back tomorrow. Will i get a courtesy car until its found? How do i go on now. Really hope police find but thinking they wont. Any advice?
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Lose house when taken into care?
I have a family member in their 70s who recently had a brain aneurysm. It looks like they will have to remain in care. I am told their house may now be taken from them to pay for the care. However, their spouse still lives in the house. As does one of their two adult children. There are two rental properties too, but I'm…
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Terminal Illness Discounts?
I was wondering if anyone knew of discounts available for people with terminal illness? Utilities, council tax etc.... Both the person with the diagnosis and his spouse are both above retirement age, so it appears the only state benefit available is the Attendance Allowance which can be fast tracked. I'm struggling to find…
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Contribution Based ESA Changes
Hi, i dont understand Liz Kendalls speech today regarding changes to Contribution Based ESA. It says you will be expected to look for work and it will be time limited? I am currently receiving contribution based ESA in the support group, high rates of PIP and no other income related benefits. I am stressed i think with a…
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Should I apply for PIP?
I am sure every claim is subjective, and people with various conditions will be impacted in wildly differing ways. I suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and have done for 20+ years now. I have had various surgeries, though nothing recently. My condition impacts me in different ways and to varying degrees over periods of time.…
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Death, Divorce and Dementia
I am currently a sole carer for my wife who has now been diagnosed with Dementia. All day 7 days. I know meeting with other carer's that we all find it very difficult and stressful trying to deal with care provision an in particular dealing with their local councils. As an example, I note Martin encourages us to seek an…
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Need some help/guidance on how to appeal my PIP award
Hi everyone. I hope someone can point me in the right direction. My partner suffers with Functional neurologic disorder which causes her to have a fit/seizure daily. Once the seizure stops, she needs me to assist her to bed and help get her undressed as she will be in pain all day and sleep for most of it. She needs…
