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Industrial Injuries claim
My cousin has recently been involved in an industrial injury and I am trying to help him with his industrial injury claim. He was, before his accident a HGV driver and, though he says he is self-employed, he worked for only one company and had a contract of employment and his salary was paid through the company's umbrella…
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50% car tax PIP
Hi how do I apply for half price car tax? Just been awarded standard mobility PIP . Can it be done at a post office ?
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50% car tax disability reduction
Just realised this morning that I’ve been overpaying car tax since 2018 and I’m cross. If you get complete exemption from car tax because of claiming higher rate mobility on PIP, DVLA change your V5C. if however, you get standard mobility on PIP, you are expected to claim by post every year. I sent them the first evidence…
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Feminine chronic medical issues - Considered disability?
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me determine if feminine issues such as Endometriosis/Dysmenorrhoea/Fibroids/PCOS are not considered long term illness and therefore qualify as a disability? I can't work full time as I'm always in pain and thinking of going to part time but I'm really worried about what my income will…
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Suggestions for activities / crafts for someone severely sight restricted
Hi, my mother has in past 2-3 years become blind or "severely sight restricted" as they call it now due to macular degeneration. She has also lost quite a bit of mobility due to other issues. She listens to hundreds of audiobooks via our library but she gets really bored as she can do so little now. She wants something…
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Prepaid Card for carers to use
I’m trying to get a prepaid money card for my disabled daughter, for her support workers to use when they are out in the community. I am her Deputy for Finance. My daughter (aged 24) has profound learning disabilities, and to apply for a card she needs to upload a video of her saying something to verify her identity. Sadly…
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Working 15 hrs will it affect benefits
If you are on UC with your partner and you are getting ESA and PIP but find a part time job less than 15 hrs a week how will it affect your benefits? UC say that for each £1 you earn they deduct 55p but not sure about ESA and PIP. Thanks.
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What help is available for a temporary disability?
Unfortunately I have fractured my pelvis while on holiday abroad. I am now home and wonder what help is available and how to access it. I have crutches supplied by the hospital overseas and that's it. A friend has offered the loan of a wheelchair, but our home isn't really set up for wheelchair use. Currently I can just…
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Sensory Impairment Team Assessment
I have a relative who, like me, has a hearing problem. Her hearing is getting worse and she has been offered an assessment by her Local Council's Sensory Impairment Team. During the telephone call to arrange the appointment she was told that the way they (Council Occupational Therapy Department) provide equipment has…
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DLA - change of circumstances
DLA - I have been getting middle rate care and lower rate mobility for my son for a few years, but it's been playing on my mind recently that I definitely should be getting higher rate mobility (which I can't get currently) and probably higher rate care. If I asked for a change of circumstances and DLA disagree that he is…
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Acorn Stairlifts
Anyone out ther with similar experience? My father had an Acorn 'Curved' Stairlift installed in May 2022 at a princely price of £4500. He was pestered to takeout an service contract at an annual premium of £425. He declined. He had the 12 month service in June which was part of the initial purchase agreement. 5 weeks later…
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Hearing AIDS, TV adopter and Amazon Sale
I know it’s not science but a decent long shot, maybe? I’ve just bought and am getting used to Hearing Aids from what I’m reading to get the best sound from your TV you need a TV adopter Now the question is this are they the sort of item to come up in the Prime Day Sale. Do I really need one? i know the type I need / want…
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DFG battle
My sister had a fall 12 months ago and has residual pain/ongoing mobility restrictions. She lives in owner occupied house - a steel house construction . OT have assessed as needing level access from kitchen to the current downstairs bathroom/lobby/storage area (single story - shows on deeds as part of footprint) and full…
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PIP 50% discount on vehicle tax
Does anyone know if you gat car tax discount on a second vehicle. I currently obtain 50% discount on a car via being allocated PiP mobility.
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Grants/funding help for a disabled person needing long term therapy for Complex PTSD
In addition to my other health issues/disability, I've just been diagnosed with C-PTSD. I am really struggling. My local community health team assessed me this past weekend but said it will likely take 4 weeks before they get back with what help they can give/advise. In the meantime, the assessor said that I would need to…
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Which mobility scooter company for week rental?
Inlaws are in their 80's and are looking for a mobility scooter company they can rent from and put in the car and use for a week in Westward Ho! We have no idea - anybody have any recommendations? Thankyou.
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Disabled badge confiscated.
To give a brief history me and my mother are both disabled and both receive higher rate PIP that qualifies us for a blue badge. I have a Motability car in my name, and we are both named drivers. The blue badge was in mom’s name and we shared the car and badge. Today I went into town to get a few bits and was accosted by…
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Pip reassessment because I have new info?
Hi all, I was given a full body mri and brain scan in Dec 2021 because I'd developed foot drop and my leg would randomly give way as I walked and I'd fall often due to this. (I also have peripheral neuropathy and degenerative bone and disc issues) I was waiting to apply for pip once I had these results so I would have…
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Wife in A+E this morning after a bleed on the brain
Absolute nightmare today Would like to know what my options are as regards anything to do with assistance at home for her or anything like that? Where to look etc etc for info. She is 75, i'm 68 work p time now. Any advice would be useful The bleed is on the left side so rh side is u/s at the moment and no speech. Thanks…
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Blue Badge Confirmation Email
Does anyone know if I can use the DfT confirmation email to use as proof before my blue badge arrives? The email dated 21/07/2022 states that the start date is Thursday 22nd and can take up to 10 days to arrive but I still don’t have the badge and I need to use it tomorrow. Many thanks in advance.
