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Insuring your car for carers - limits on number of drivers
Which companies allow more than 4 or 5 named drivers on a car policy? Setting aside specialist car insurance for disabled people and any-driver policies, which are way too expensive, how do people insure a car for a disabled person with carers? I share a car with my daughter, we are both disabled and neither of us is able…
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Is SMI only for one property - what is someone lives in two proerties
My brother qualifies for SMI disregards and gets it at one residence, which is 200 miles from his home town. However, he is often at his home town - a means of spreading the care across helpers and because he feels comfortable there. He has a second home, which has been the family home since 1950 (not always him there,…
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DLA question?
My son receives DLA and has been given an award until 2025. He will turn 16 in 2024. Does that mean he will have to apply for PIP then or will his DLA award continue? If he does have to apply for PIP will he get a letter asking him to? Based in England, if that makes a difference. Many thanks, JAK
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ESA contribution or income based ?
I’ve been on ESA support group for over 10years. The first 12 months were based on prev contributions and then I moved to income based. I have a small NHS pension which has always been deducted from any benefit. Therefore I was certain I’d qualify for the £650 cost of living payment, but no such luck. When I enquired I was…
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DLA to AA or PIP
Hi i have been on the lowest DLA for a number of years However I am much worse with my disability now at 75 years What do i need to do to claim for a higher rate and which benefit thanks Beatrice
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Stairlift disposal
Hi all. I'd be keen to find out your recent experiences of disposing of an installed stairlift. I know I can approach the company that installed it. I know I could place it on eBay with the condition that the purchaser takes all responsibility for the removal etc. I'm, also aware of a company called 'Multicare' to who I…
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Wheelchair train travel in France
We are looking at travelling from Rennes to Marne-la-Valle soon via train so I am hoping for any tips for a newbie wheelchair user please? I know that my disabled railcard wont be valid in France, do they have their own system? How do I book ramps etc? I had a quick look on the Ouigo website which runs the route, but I…
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I don't know what to do, loss of income.
Hello, Apologies for any errors I'm sight impaired. I'm trying not to have a complete meltdown. I'm disabled, receive high rate PIP. I work over 40 hours a week & manage to juggle everything quite well. My husband has long covid. He's frontline & we have been very fortunate that he has been on a covid scheme & received…
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Council help with 24 hour home care
I’m reposting from another section My 102 year old mother still lives at home. My two siblings and I have been helping her but she now needs 24 hour care. She doesn’t want to go into a home and sell her house. We are looking into 24 hour care. At the moment she has over the £23,000 savings cap for council help. If she was…
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Using Power of Attorney - what are people's experience?
(I'm not sure if I've posted on the right forum) In 2020 I registered financial LPA's for both my parents. To be used immediately if necessary, not just if they lost capacity. I foolishly thought it would easy to use when the time came. Get a code from the government website, send that code to the appropriate organisation,…
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Adult Son on DLA - Worth Applying for PIP for Him?
My older son (with autism) receives DLA (mid care and low mobility). I applied for this 15 years ago, didn't make a brilliant job of it due to lack of experience and due to rules then, no chance of getting anything but low mobility - obviously things are different now. I have done better with my younger son (16), he has…
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Moving mum in law closer to us.
Hello - here's our story...don't even know where to start! Mum is in her 70's, had heart surgery many years ago. She owns a flat in Essex and has lived there for years. Her health has deteriorated and is now doubly incontinent. It was suggested that she moves up north as she can have more help from sister and myself. We…
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Will the new things announced today to help the disabled be taxable
I saw today about the new things Mr Rishi has announce to help the disabled and elderly pay for their heating bills will be coming in September and the autumn I wonder if it will be taxable as I get pension credit as I am on a low state income and disability money as well,. So I'm wondering if as when the PC is added to my…
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universal credit and small pension
Can someone explain this,- my son had to retire from the NHS on health grounds and cannot work.He has a small pension of around 5k a year but cannot get UC as the pension is not earned income. Anyone working and earning this small amount would be entitled to UC. Surely this is unfair?
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Appointee benefit fraud.
Hello, I am the father of a 16 yr old boy, for the past 10 yrs my sons mother has presented him to schools, health workers and the DWP as autistic, (I did a subject access request to the DWP!) we have recently become aware that his mother has applied for and now receives PIP on his behalf and has made herself his…
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New Gas boiler
My installer has recommended a Glowworm boiler Combi as Worcester bosch ones are virtually unobtainable.Any one with views on these would be welcome.I do know that they come with 10 year warranty and they are the same insides as Vaillant.Comments welcome,thanks in advance.
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Benefits Eligibility calculator
Hi Anyone point me in direct of a benefits eligibility calculator . wife has medical conditions and with forecasted rise in heating bills looking to see if we qualify- we are both over 66 thanks
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HOW much will the Govt give us?
Hello I'm TOTALLY confused. I'm 68 years old and a WASPI state pensioner. I receive PiP (lowest daily living rate) I receive winter heating allowance (£200 ?) Can someone please confirm what I'll be receiving, and when? If I need to request it, I don't want to miss the close date! Many thanks
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Do I get anything extra due to increase in pip award
Hi all So I was awaiting results of my pip review. I sent back the forms in April before the requested date as I was due to be away when they wanted it. I sought help last time when I initially applied but I had to do my review forms myself. I got the dreaded letter on Saturday which I thought would mean I would have it…
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PiP - does it affect Child Benefit
Hi, I have a disabled son who is 19 and lives with my ex. Unfortunately we do not have a good relationship. She claims that she no longer receives Child Benefit. I'd like to understand the financial situation but as my ex looks after my son's money for him (as he has no understanding of money etc.) I do not have the right…
