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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…
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Bank account for autistic nearly 18yo
Hi, my son is autistic (newly diagnosed on NHS) and is attempting to attend sixth form college after burnout. He has ocd. He has a bank account which has gone dormant as he doesn’t use it. I’d like him to have use of a bank card for when he’s ready to get more independent. I’m particularly concerned as he approaches 18 and…
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DLA Overpayments
Hello All I’ve been a real idiot and now I’m absolutely terrified. My adult son receives DLA support group and PIP. In 2022 he got a bit of a windfall from an old building society account from my late Mum. It came to almost £4000. I had the option to pay it into any account but I stupidly put it into his Pip and DLA…
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I'm going blind. What should I do?
It's finally feeling more real that I'm going blind. Nothing can be done about it, so what should I be doing? Seeing the world/travelling is important to me. I'm in the process of remortgaging to interest-only - to give me more spending money each month. I've ramped up my holiday plans to do three significant trips each…
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What help can my friend get
Hi all, I have a friend who has had her best friend as her carer for many years but due to personal circumstances and personal health issues her best friend had to quit leaving nobody to look after my friend. I'm unable to help because I'm a full time carer for my wife and I also live an hour's drive away down the…
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Motability Car, No longer able to drive
We have a family member who has a motability car on lease. (Based in Scotland) Due to a deterioration in their health, they have now been in hospital for over 3 weeks and are not going to return home, the prognosis is not good, however do not have a timescale. They have asked if we can arrange for their car to be returned,…
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Professional negligence investigation of my own solicitor (can't find where a legal question goes)
Hi there I don't know where to get this information, having tried every professional body I can think of. I would really appreciate any help. Trying to give the short version, sorry in advance: - I had a negligent and unnecessary NHS operation, and won the negligence case in 2019, after nearly 7 years. - In the last year,…
