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tax code split between company pension and contribution based ESA support group
hi. first post, so please be kind, not sure where to post this, hope this is OK i have been in receipt of a company pension since 2014, did not hit the £85 disregard rate until a few years ago, my weekly pension is £94.90 or £411.25 pcm, giving me an annual income of £4935, by my calculation, and my tax code is 598L i am…
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Not received post
I ordered a replacement disabled persons freedom pass, it was posted 2nd class on13th December but i still haven't received it, trying to remain positive that it will arrive. Is anyone else experiencing severe delays and it is worth calling them up and canceling and asking them to resend? Thanks.
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Re-applying for a Freedom pass (Renewal). Would Expired passport be fine as Photo ID?
Re-applying for a Freedom pass (Renewal). Would Expired passport be fine as Photo ID? When Re-applying for a Freedom pass on disabled grounds so can use buses without paying by showing the freedom pass. It is due a renewal and they have posted the application paper form in the post. Also with this form filled in you need…
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Renewing a blue badge for mental health... questions!
Hi all I'm doing my blue badge renewal form on the gov.uk website. I got my original badge due to mental health issues. I don't get an automatic blue badge due to PIP - although I do get PIP for my issues, at the time of my original application, I was receiving the PIP mobility element under Planning and Following…
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'Car Cane' aid for elderly getting in and out of cars. Recomendations
My mum is really struggling to get in and out of our new car. I'm looking at 'car canes' handles that you hook in to the car door latch. There are lots of different ones available but its difficult to know which is the best design in terms of both sturdiness and the risk of damaging the car. Also are there any other aids…
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Is there an 'official' disabled status? How do we get a disability recognised?
My oh is in her early 60s. She has considerable mobility issues. She uses a stick, needs to sit down for 5 minutes every 20 yards or so to alleviate pain in her back and leg. We've considered an electric mobility scooter but she says she'd feel embarrassed using one. She broke her hip last year and has had a metal hip…
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Disability rights for privately owned leasehold
Hi, I’ve posted on here before and had some really helpful advice. I am asking for a friend, who privately owns a leasehold flat. Their health has deteriorated and they are now in need of a wheelchair. They just about manage ok indoors but when out and about it is no longer possible or safe to be walking un aided. The…
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is it hard to get a social services care package?
And get into supported housing? What criteria does one have to meet to get funding.
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Disabled road tax
The post office this morning refused to process my request for 50% road tax reduction. They said I need to contact DVLA? I am confused. How am I meant to do it? I shown them V5C, I shown them the PIP award letter.
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Form HC5T for Pension credit guarantee
How will my travel to hospital be refunded? I sent the form to the pension office, as instructed on the form HC5T
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Bank not prepared to protect vulnerable people from scammers
I help look after my very elderly parents and I am afraid they could be taken in by scammers. I asked Halifax if there was a system where they could flag the account so that if there was a request to transfer a lot of money they would check with me first. Apparently, there is no such process. The argument was that if they…
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Personal injury trusts and over £85k value to protect
Hello, Ive been looking at setting up a personal injury trust and now really need to move this forward so it’s done within the 12 month window. I have researched quite a bit and found many answers to questions but the actual working of a trust, the movement of its money and importantly the protection is still a concern and…
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Can I move my Personal Injury Trust from the original Bank to a new one?
If I fear the bank that is currently holding my Personal Injury Trust Fund is in difficulty, can I move it to a different bank?
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Provision for child
Hello our child turns 18 shortly & has autism & mental health issues. We would like to set up a discretionary trust (having been advised she's unlikely to meet the strict criteria for a vulnerable person's trust?) I have questions pls regarding our house: 1.) CAN we put the house in the trust whilst we are alive / live in…
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PIP stopped payment 3 months before review!
Hello My PIP is up for review in February 2024 but in October 2023 DWP sent me the forms for my review. I sent the forms off and have had a face to face appointment then I received a letter in the post to say they have stopped my PIP payment immediately! I have put in my for my appeal. But my questions is, how can they…
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Husband struggling with complex paperwork - any ideas on how to work with it?
My husband has pretty severe ADHD (coupled with bad dyslexia) and struggles with few things one of which is complex paperwork. NHS website mentions these symptoms of adult ADHD, and he is officially diagnosed and these difficulties were marked by his psychiatrist and he takes medication, but that doesn't make reading and…
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Do temporary carers get free flu jab?
Hi, Im currently caring for my elderly mother. Im not a permanent carer, just looking after her while shes recovering from an operation. Would I be entitled to free flu/covid jab? If so what proof would I need to give? Thanks
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Hearing aids - Halo Hearing Solutions
Hi, Apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong thread. I am investigating looking into getting hearing aids privately, as I have developed mild/moderate hearing loss. I have an audiologist and had a comprehensive hearing test at an independent store, Halo Hearing Solutions in Berkhamstead. I'm interested in…
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Hearing Aids
A search of old posts only came up with information circa 2012 so thought I'd create a new post..... My dad wants to upgrade his NHS aid which he doesn't get on with. Since NHS claim no better model he is looking at the usual high street options. Can anybody recommend good hearing aid brands and advise on current tech/…
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Government consultation on Work Capability Assessment LCW/LCWRA
The government has started a consultation to change the criteria for the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to make it more difficult to get classified for ESA/Universal Credit with LCWRA and to some degree also LCW. These proposed changes precede a later intent (announced earlier in the year) to remove the WCA entirely and…
