-
Efoldi lite or Di Blasi mobility scooter?
Considering buying one of the mentioned scooters. Has anyone on here got one? Pros and cons of each model please? Thanks
-
Disability and VAT
Mum needs a new gas fire.As she is disabled she has to have one with a RC, and a glass front.The ones we have found cost around £1000, inc vat.Can we claim back the vat, as she has to have certain models that she can operate herself?.Thanks,Meg.
-
UC carers element backdated...
Hey guys, So my husbands PIP award came through the other day, higher rate care, lower rate mobility. I updated the UC journal and asked if it can be backdated to the beginning of the PIP award. They said it would go to a decision maker who will decide. Has anyone had any success with this before? In 2019 I updated our…
-
D.L.A. to P.I.P.
Phone Consultation from independent Assessment Services .about 2 years ago I had meeting in Glasgow re my dla, transfer to pip I was unsuccessful my DLA Taken off me and I was refused pip, what is this about? Thank you
-
PIP phone call after the assessment
Asking on behalf of my father. He had his telephone assessment for PIP two weeks ago (this is his first time claiming). This week he had a phone call saying they had received his report and they were only calling to verify who he was, asked his date of birth and NI number and then said a decision maker would get back to…
-
ESA Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeal
I was placed in the WRAG instead of the support group. For Rheumatoid Arthritis, anxiety and depression. I’ve called today to ask for my assessors report, and reasons for the decision. I haven’t asked for a MR yet. I have also been told that someone will call me to explain the reasons in around 48 hours. During my…
-
Severe Disability Premium & Care.
Hi I have been advised to apply for ESA income related,I’m currently contribution based,I was also told that I would qualify for the severe disability premium if I was on Income related ESA,could I use the additional £s from the SDP to pay towards disabled living costs,equipment etc or would this automatically go towards…
-
Discretionary Trust Share Trading Account
Apart from Hargreaves Landsdown does anybody know of On-line brokers who provide share trading accounts for Discretionary Trusts
-
Is paying for a carer tax deductible?
Can my mother claim tax back on the money she pays her carer? All I can find on HMRC is if you use an agency or you employ someone - mum's carer is self employed and wishes to remain so.
-
PIP assessment without warning on phone . Be Careful
Hi I just wanted to make you aware that on Thursday someone said they was from the DWP called and asked me to clarify a few questions on my sons new claim for PIP he is currently on DLA but is 16 now . I said I didn't have time as i was running late and he said it will only take a few moments . 35 minutes later and after a…
-
Successful PIP MR
Hey all, I posted back in Jan regarding some advice for putting in a PIP MR and today I have received good news. I made my first PIP claim back in Sept 2020 and in Jan I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility. I was keen on asking for an MR for the “Following Journeys - cannot follow unfamiliar journeys”…
-
Grant for driving lessons with enhance mmobility
I’m sure people know this already but just in case... Motobility do a grant for 40 hours of driving lessons if you order a car using your enhanced mobility on pip or dla. I just found out and am in the process of sorting this out for myself. Obviously you lose your mobility money but the cost of driving lessons is so…
-
PIP - Can I Get Help With New Boiler?
Hiya I’m disabled but work full time and have just bought my first house. The current boiler is old, noisy and not energy efficient, can I get any help towards purchase and installation of a combi boiler? Not sure if it makes a difference but i’m In Wales. thank you 😊
-
PIP and Attendance Allowance
I currently receive maximum PIP due to cancer (palliative care only). I reach state pension age later in the year and realise that PIP will cease. Will I be able to claim AA instead, and if so, is it awarded automatically on application or will I need an interview by DWP?
-
PIP renewal form
I was granted higher level awards on both PIP criteria in 2019. Today I received a benefit renewal form in the post and am not too sure how to complete it. It seems to ask if there are any changes and I am bothered that if I write 'No change' in every box where this is required then I won't have given enough info. Any tips…
-
Disabled facilities grant & savings
HelloPlease be kind this is my first post in about 8 years. I've not been good. Anyway I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I tried a search but couldn't find an exact answer. My problem is this. In I need major works done in my housing association house: new stairlift replacement, closimat toilet & full wet room. I am…
-
Home Haemodialysis Reimbursement for Electricity Costs
Dear Forum Members, Can you help, I am doing some research into what arrangements are being made for patients on home haemo-dialysis. I myself, am a home haemo-dialysis patient. (Basically my kidneys do not work and I rely on a machine to do the job of keeping my blood clean). I have my treatment at home, and the equipment…
-
Trust account
Hi My father-in-law passed away last year and had set up a 'Disabled Persons Trust' in his will for my wifes sister. My wife is one of the 2 trustees and now need to set up a trust account to put the money into to run the trust. My question is which is the best bank or building society who offers the best account for this…
-
Time scales anyone?
I'm thinking maybe just one person might have an educated/experienced answer? Got letter to say my award was extended to November 2021 due to covid delays... picked up my new motability car 3 weeks ago.... got review form in the post a week later!! i've completed and sent back. Does anyone know how long it should take for…
-
Reconciliation call from ESA grateful for advice please
My sister is on contribution based ESA and also receives PIP. She had a letter informing her of a reconciliation phone call appointment. It was apparently because they had received an anonymous phone call saying she was lying About her disability. The lady conducting the call was very pleasant and after a fairly short…
