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repaying direct payments
my son gets a direct payment on the latest monitoring of bank statements the powers that be have decided what i spent some of the money on was not authorised so they want it paying back. The amount is clearly covering more than one thing but it isnt itemised. Can i dispute this ? how do i go about it many thanks for your…
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Vouchers
Over Christmas and after, I got 2 government vouchers I tried to do a shop online yesterday (the total for the shopping is £130 and it was 87 items) I was struggling to get the voucher to work so I rang Tescos up only to be told it’s in store vouchers only (how am I going to get £130 worth of shopping home very blinking…
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Can I do my mums phone assessment as an appointee?
Hi all, my mum has learning difficulties and struggles on the phone. She has a phone assessment next week and I’ve spoken to PIP and they have said as her appointee I can do the assessment for her as the appointee acts on behalf of the person. is this true? I’m worried about the assessor refusing to speak to me and then my…
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How long does a new application for PIP generally take to process?
My wife, who was recently diagnosed with arthritis, submitted her application in December and we still haven't heard either way.
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Folding powerchair
My husband needs a folding electric wheelchair with a fully reclining back. This is the only one that I have found. It’s on the easy living website Does any one know how to get it cheaper. It’s £1500. Thanks in advance Easy Chair AutoFolding Product Code: 3610510150835
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I DIDN'T KNOW THIS !!
Looking after a disabled friend as an unpaid carer for over 20 years is now taking its toll, claiming many benefits were often declined, DLA PIP (twice) there was always an excuse as to why she was turned down.Now we are both retired my friend qualified for Attendance allowance, so I applied for carer allowance, as a…
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Blue Badge Application
Hi, I am having mobility problems owing to the fact the discs in my back are slipping. I am not finding my doctor very helpful,to be honest. He has diagnosed me with Osteoarthritis in my hips but that is not where my pain is coming from. I also have COPD which with my trying to walk is affecting my breathing, I use a…
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Vulnerable Person Trust
We are grandparents to a young child with ASD. Whilst he has no learning difficulties, he struggled in mainstream and now attends a specialist school. Whilst we have three adult sons, this is our only grandchild and this will absolutely remain so. We wish to protect our grandchild’s future and are about to redo our wills…
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Should I give up my financial independence?
I already have an appointee that manages my disability benefits. Basically if I don't give up my 4 credit cards and £1000 overdraft which I've had for 5+ years with minimum debts (Apart from asking appointee for money to pay off credit cards 'sometimes' which I can afford) Social services are going to seek a Deputyship on…
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NHS continuing care and Fnc question, do we pay the full care costs??
Afternoon all, I am posting this on behalf of my Mum who can't understand if she has to pay the full care costs of my Dad who's in a nursing care home. She has received a letter saying she's not eligible for CHC but 24hr nursing has been identified as being needed so FNC of £187.60/wk will be contributed. It is stressing…
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DMHEF Mental health Debt write off - Does Anybody have a (un)successful story ? Please share :))
Hi Guys, I am on a DMP and have a history of Mental Illness. I have been doing my Lurk work and I have seen so many people suggesting that people forward there situation with evidence to their creditors and some will write their debt off. I wanted to know has anybody had debt actually written off? for all the suggestions I…
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Esa experience
My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and we applied on July 16th for esa. We just heard today he’s been placed in support group. No medical assessment and not had award letter but 700 pounds was placed in his bank account and when I called to query was told award letter on the way and dated until April 2030. Can…
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Best current electricity only supplier
good morning everyone, i know that things are crazy at the moment with energy bills, but i was hoping to get some advice on a new supplier, i have recently moved to suffolk and the eon next flex they seem to have put me on seems ridiculous to me, i was put on this as i moved in on sept 22nd, it was a new build, i am a…
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Council Care invoices in arrears, Monthly Income, 4-Week Invoicing
I'm sickened with worry... my father has been resident in a nursing home for the last few years. He had no capital or assets when the council assessed his affairs, yet found that his pension was suitibly large enough for him to pay a Full Charge. While this in of itself isn't an issue - he has the money to pay for it - he,…
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Age UK Handyperson
I tried to contact Age UK for help with small jobs around my house. I am 80 yrs old and my house is very draughty. I cannot kneel down anymore, and struggle with my hips, to do the repairs myself. I was hoping that I could get someone to come in to put some draught excluder around my doors but, when I asked about it, they…
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DLA
my 29 year old daughter is still on DLA, have been waiting for years for call over to PIP and it still hasn't arrived. She is on low rate care and low mobility. I really think she should be entitled to a higher rate, at least for care, but never appealed when awarded as was so relieved. The problem with still being on low…
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PIP claim timeframe
Hi, any advice would be welcomed. I made an initial claim for PIP last year, I’m on no other benefits and have no income except savings. I had cancer a few years back, and the treatment for that (rare one) was especially aggressive and has left me with life changing problems, including pain issues. I held off from claiming…
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Buying Premium Bonds
I have an LPA registered with mum’s bank to say that I manage her finances on her behalf. This is mainly because mum is 95, can’t see very well and doesn’t understand financial matters, rather than because she is incapacitated. I’m trying to buy some Premium Bonds for her by setting up a new account in her name with her…
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Attendance allowance
Hi, My mum is 66 and suffers from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Since my dad died she has become more isolated, and with lockdown her symptoms seem to be worsening. We now have to visit on a daily basis to help her with basic tasks - from sorting her clothes out to ensuring she's having a proper meal and to helping with…
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PCN Bus Lane violation for LD / disabled person in care
My partner's daughter is LD / severely autistic, and lives in supported accommodation with 2-1 24/7 care. She has an open policy Motability vehicle that any number of carers are able to drive for her. She has received a Penalty Charge Notice for a bus lane violation. We are struggling to find out who was driving the…
