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WCA reviews
It looks like my 3 year anniversary has come up since last ESA WCA review award that was marked for review in 3 years. Currently getting Universal Credit and Contribution based ESA. Bit out of the loop so wondering if the DWP/Assessment companies are currently sending out forms for completion for reviews (and if they're…
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Powerchair - ideas to clean wheels
Hello. I wasn't really sure of where to post this as its not directly a money thing. I have been prescribed a lovely new powerchair from NHS and its making a difference already. The same chair is for inside as well as walks outside the house. The freedom to go to post box or corner shop is great but when i return the chair…
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Accessible hotel recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a hotel or other accommodation on the south or east coast where I can take my disabled parents for a short break? We need good parking, full wheelchair access, lots of sturdy handrails, especially around the toilet and bathroom, a high toilet seat, and a reasonably high bed. Rooms that have recently…
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stair lifts
My husband is starting to find stairs difficult because of arthritis. I thought it would be some years yet before we needed to consider a stair lift but the other day, he said he felt it was time to look into it. On further discussion, he said he feels he needs it because he is" wobbly". He had labyrinthitis a year ago and…
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Blue Badge parking charges
Has anyone else noticed that increasing numbers of car parks (council as well as private) have stopped offering blue badge holders free parkingInstead,offering perhaps 4 hours for the price of 2 hours ?
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Assistance with Continuing Health Care Application
Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with any of the many legal firms offering assistance with obtaining Continuing Health Care funding for an elderly infirm relative? All the reviews I can find have been published via the company website, so not exactly impartial! (also posted in Benefits and Tax Credits section,…
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Disabled Pass Renewal Form not completed by GP
I handed in my Disabled Bus Pass renewal form to my GP more than 3 months ago, as my pass was due to expire on 31.03.2022, but my doctor has not completed the form, which should take about 5-10 minutes. I have phoned up several times and the secretary said it has not been done. My doctor phoned occasionally, to say things…
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Will a companion pass ever be rolled out?
For disabled people that have a freedom pass, allowing them to travel around London for free, I was curious whether a companion pass is coming anytime soon, for carers? this article from two years ago suggests that was the plan:…
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Pip appeal
Has anyone done a telephone pip appeal? Mine is next Friday and I'm beyond nervous. I was just wondering if anyone had any insight they could offer, how long it was, was it more difficult than face to face, etc?
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Inheritance and disability benefits
Hi, me and my partner are going out of our minds please someone help or point us in the right direction here goes, I'm his partner we are due to be married next year, I'm also his carer he has Ms Primary Progressive, he is deteriorating quickly, he had it 10 years now, I'm his full time carer, we are struggling at the…
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Blue badge rejected despite being disabled
Hiya, id like assistance with with appealing a decision to reject a blue badge request. Person applying doesn’t want to apply for DLA/benefits, as they don’t want to be a burden on the government and take away from the benefits pot for disabled people, as they can manage their disability privately (and rightly so I…
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Blue Badge Cost
In Wales the badge is free. In England its usually £10.00, but here in Scotland it's £20.00. My mother has been virtually house bound for he last few years due to lockdown so hasn't been able to use it and now as things start to return to normal her badge is up for renewal. I enquired at our local council dept but they…
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equity release
We are both 69 years old and have no dependents.Our house is valued at 460,000 we dont want to move as we have done alot to the house.We brought it from new and it is very handy for shops,dentist and doctors.We have thought of down sizing but its not what we want.Our question is what do you think about Equatity release for…
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Any motability cars available now?
I have been waiting since last year to replace my current manual car, having ordered around November 2021. I now found myself in the position where I am unable to drive a manual car, so until my new automatic arrives - I am stuck. I have a suzuki swace on order. I know the answer to this will probably be "everything is…
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PREPAID CARD ADVICE
Hello. I have an adult son with a mild learning disability. He sometimes goes out with a group to the theatre for example, usually takes some cash to buy a souvenir, but lately a lot of establishments now want card payments & not accepting cash. For obvious reasons he doesn't use a credit or debit card. I was told a…
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Disability exemption vehicle tax
What form to you need to take to the PO? as I have read it's a V10 on some sites or V67 on others.
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Motobility Electric car. Home charging/electricity bill/petrol
Hi, my motobility car is up for renewal this year and I've been weighing up if it's worth going for an electric car/vehicle (EV) The first question is I've been told that if going for an electric car that if choosing an EV that it's free to have an electricity charging point fitted to your home. Is this correct? The main…
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Resigning as a result of disability
My disability is making it difficult for me to sustain full time work. I am going through the process of reducing my hours to part time. But in the meantime am required to continue working full time until the part time role is authorised within 10 weeks from now. Would it be really bad form to resign while this process is…
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Help for careers
Hi guys! I am caring somebody from my family, therefore I can't work more than couple hours per week. (I am getting Carers Allowance).But was wondering if there any other support or discount I can receive? I would be very grateful.Best Regards
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PIP Mandatory Reconsideration timescale
Hi, I have read some posts on here regarding time scales for PIP reconsiderations and I wondered if anyone has had one recently in 2022 and can advise how long they had to wait? I'm in the West Midlands area. Thank you.
