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Proof of housing not had feedback
I uploaded proof of housing and it said proof of housing costs completed after on 1st April but no feedback since on journal?
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DWP discrimination against elderly and Disabled
Helping a 80 year old man who was attacked by two Rottweilers 18 months ago and lost an arm and leg as a result. He can’t travel safely in a car so needs a mobility car with wheelchair access. Naturally following such an awful event you would assume that he qualifies for the mobility scheme but no! He can’t get PIP as too…
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Mother in law - Is she entitled to disability help?
Hi, I'm getting increasingly concerned for my wife's mum. She has been in poor health and overweight for a number of years but has always kept on working. Over the last 2 years her health has deteriorated rapidly and she has thankfully now took the decision to retire. She has a heart condition that means she cannot walk…
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Mobility car stolen
Mobility car stolen this morning off the drive. No keys stolen as they were in house. Rang police and reportrd got crime number. Rang RSA and though closed logged it and they will phone back tomorrow. Will i get a courtesy car until its found? How do i go on now. Really hope police find but thinking they wont. Any advice?
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Lose house when taken into care?
I have a family member in their 70s who recently had a brain aneurysm. It looks like they will have to remain in care. I am told their house may now be taken from them to pay for the care. However, their spouse still lives in the house. As does one of their two adult children. There are two rental properties too, but I'm…
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Terminal Illness Discounts?
I was wondering if anyone knew of discounts available for people with terminal illness? Utilities, council tax etc.... Both the person with the diagnosis and his spouse are both above retirement age, so it appears the only state benefit available is the Attendance Allowance which can be fast tracked. I'm struggling to find…
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Contribution Based ESA Changes
Hi, i dont understand Liz Kendalls speech today regarding changes to Contribution Based ESA. It says you will be expected to look for work and it will be time limited? I am currently receiving contribution based ESA in the support group, high rates of PIP and no other income related benefits. I am stressed i think with a…
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Should I apply for PIP?
I am sure every claim is subjective, and people with various conditions will be impacted in wildly differing ways. I suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and have done for 20+ years now. I have had various surgeries, though nothing recently. My condition impacts me in different ways and to varying degrees over periods of time.…
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Death, Divorce and Dementia
I am currently a sole carer for my wife who has now been diagnosed with Dementia. All day 7 days. I know meeting with other carer's that we all find it very difficult and stressful trying to deal with care provision an in particular dealing with their local councils. As an example, I note Martin encourages us to seek an…
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Council tax support and uc migration
I get council tax support will it be affected when switch to uc from esa Do I need to inform them council tax too?
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Did you know about the 10% off for disabled people using Morrisons online ?
I have seen various online snippets about this saying it is a trial and only for online purchases over £25. The disabled customer needs to prove their disabled status by showing an award letter or items such as a Blue Badge. I use Morrisons, so read in more detail and found that you need to enrol with Purpl, a site…
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PIP and supported living
My autistic son lives in supported living accommodation and claims the highest rate of DLA for daily living and also mobility. He's not yet had a letter inviting him to apply for PIP. If after applying he fails to qualify for the daily living element by not scoring a 4 in an activity, this would leave him unable to afford…
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Land charge on disabled facilities grant
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me please. A couple of years ago our council built a bedroom downstairs for our little boy using a dfg. He's recently been diagnosed with epilepsy so his OT has now said he needs a wetroom built so another DFG. Does anyone know does this result in another land chand charge? Do I have to tell…
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In Scotland -Personal care allowance
My father is in a care home, full time, in Scotland. He cannot walk. He has a wheelchair accessible vehicle in which I can take him out for a drive. He has a Blue card. He is getting a disability Personal Care Allowance (PCA). The Scottish Government often has different named benefits to England. I cannot find anything on…
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Special needs and banking
My son is special needs. He lives with me and is 20 years of age. He has mild cerebral palsy and severe learning disabilities. He cannot read or write. He has the understanding of a 6 year old. Up until age 18 he was at special schools. He receives benefits which currently go into my bank account as DEP have made me his…
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Seeking Urgent Guidance – Disabled War Pensioner Facing Housing Uncertainty Due to Redevelopment
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out for guidance regarding my father, a 100% War Pensioner Quadriplegic, who has lived in his home under a secure tenancy agreement since 1986. His home is part of a redevelopment scheme approved by the council despite serious concerns raised by councillors about the developer’s ability to…
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Carers costs
Hi, I hope this is the right place to post this. My dad is currently in a mobility rehab place after losing all his mobility due to being extremely unwell in hospital over Xmas. He is going to need to have 2 carers 4 times a day. My mum has been told that they are paid by taking all my dad’s pension etc to pay for it is…
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Eco4 Flex - Would we be approved ?
Hi, As I am sure many know, there are lots of companies out there offering everything and saying you will be approved, but then it seems like a lot of them are not genuine companies. I have made a request through my council, which i'm awaiting to hear back on. I wanted to ask here based on others experience of what is…
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Gov Active Lives Survey
Is anyone else feeling a tad harassed by .Gov and their Active Lives Survey. It seems to me this type of survey is totally flawed and maybe that is why they seem to be escalating the pressure, but there are reasons why I for one will not be participating, not even for their £5 bribe. First of all they include a QRCode and…
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Extended warranty for mobility scooter
I bought a Baja Wrangler 2 mobiltiy scooter in July 24 for £3700. This was a massive purchase for me, I've managed the last 25 years with second hand but decided that getting older I wanted something more comfortable. So I made the purchase, I did not opt for the extended warranty at the time as I've never had any issues…
