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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…
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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…
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Discretionary Trust Share Trading Account
Apart from Hargreaves Landsdown does anybody know of On-line brokers who provide share trading accounts for Discretionary Trusts
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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.
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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 😊
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Won a tribunal over 5 months ago....no response from DWP. What next?
I have been in receipt of DLA for 15+ years, and in 2018 I started the process to transfer PIP (at the DWP’s request). I was on DLA medium care and high mobility. In February 2019 the DWP halted my payments (I was on DLA at that point) and, long story short, I won the court tribunal in September 2020. Since then all I’ve…
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Postgraduate study and disability benefits
HiI was wondering if anyone you could help me with some information, I have tried to researched this and I unable to find any clear answers? I am considering applying to do a part time Masters. I am in receipt of support group ESA and PIP benefits.. Will it affect my benefits if I study part time? If I fund it myself…
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Elderly Financial Abuse
I currently have a case being looked at by the financial ombudsman and would really appreciate any advice anyone can offer. I found out after my parents died that my sister had cleaned out their bank accounts using a third party mandate on their accounts. This was only able to happen as the family believed the finances…
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DLA to PIP backdated?
Hello, Currently in receipt of DLA since 2000. Due to worsening health last October, with advice I elected to apply for PIP. Should this be successful at a higher rate would this be back dated to when I registered my claim for PIP? I ask as the call handler stated so when I made the claim, however there seems to be…
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PIP enhanced 16
Hi need some advise please. My 16 year old daughter was on DLA, have just been awarded PIP high rate mobility and care. She will not travel on public transport due to mental health. I applied for a provisional licence with DVLA so ready for August when 17. It said if on higher rate mobility can learn to drive at 16. Has…
