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Funeral costs in a trust so don't affect benefits limit?
I want to be buried. I want to be buried in my towns cemetery. I want a nice headstone. I'm 35. I could live another 50 years? So Pre-Paid plans are out the question? I don’t want to use any of my life savings to pay for my funeral. I want my savings half/half to go to my male lover and my sister. But this might change…
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Disabled (not sight) Contact lenses advice
Hello all, Hope you are all having a nice day, I am going to trial contact lenses for the first time today (through Specsavers free trial) I am on high rate mobility and daily living as well as high rate pip, although I am not disabled due to my sight, I was wondering if anyone had any money saving tips or advice for when…
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ESA50 advice
What do I put in question 17-20 it I have not seen another healthcare pro for many years?
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Vulnerable Persons Discretionary Trust
Not sure which MSE forum is best for this question but any help and direction appreciated ...I'm in receipt of UC with LCWRA, enhanced PIP, and I own my own home. My partner would at some point like to sell her home, buy a share of my property and cohabit. She is my carer and in addition works 23 hours per week earning…
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Blue Badge application
Just wondered if the criteria to get a blue badge has been changed recently. Completed the application to renew my OH's blue badge which runs out soon and have received a letter saying that they cannot renew it as he does not qualify. We are totally confused about this and can't understand why as there was no problem when…
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LWCRA
Hi There, is there anybody that can help me find out if I am entitled to any backdated payments for Lwcra.
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Looking for help with new boiler?
My DW has been disabled for a long time receiving higher rate DLA. We have not tried for any other benefits as we manage quite well on our pensions and the DLA payments. Our boiler failed last winter and we do not have enough to buy a new one so have tried applying for help but keep being told we do not qualify due to…
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ESA claim
I filled in the ESA claims form
on-line, 3 weeks ago and am still waiting for confirmation of my entitlement
and have not yet even supplied a fit note I have now found that, according
to my on-line HMRC tax account - I am due to receive £4325 pa in ESA payments -
although no payment has yet been received This is weird -…
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PIP Mandatory Reconsideration
Hi. I've been helping a family friend with his PIP application. He was unsuccessful in his initial application, and so we requested a Mandatory Reconsideration. He's just received a voicemail from the DWP to say they've reached their decision and a letter is in the post. He's checked his bank account, just in case, and no…
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Disabled Benefits and Relationships
This may be of interest to some people on here ... https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575206
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Pip Payments
Last week I received a letter from the tribunal court telling me I had won my PIP appeal. Does anyone know how long it will be before the payments start. I’ve not had any communication from the DWP yet. Thanks.
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Blue Badge and Learning Disabilities
Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone might be able to advise me? I'm looking into applying for a Blue Badge for my son. He doesn't automatically qualify, but I read through the list of 'might' qualify and he would tick three or four of those boxes. When it comes to providing evidence, do you think it's better to ask the GP to…
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Ageuk head office
Does anyone know of an email address or phone number for the ageuk head office please, as I have a very serious issue which I need to report to them regarding the treatment of a family member and the local ageuk care office are the issue so I can't discuss it with them. Thank you in advance.
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PIP/ESA Student Finance
Hi does anyone have experience of completing an application for student finance for a young man who gets PIP and ESA? The question is have you supported yourself financially in the last 3 years?
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Housing benefit/council tax
As a couple me and my partner claim ESA support group. I get carers allowance for her and she gets standard rate pip allowance. We currently get full housing benefit and partial council tax benefit. Our daughter aged 20 was in full time education. Now the same circumstances apply in reference to mine and my partner's claim…
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Disabled Facilities Grant/SMI
A couple of weeks ago MSE newsletter had a letter from a guy called Frank who’d been able to have nil personal contribution for his Disabled Facilities Grant because he received SMI on his Council Tax. My parents have been asked to pay towards their DFG even though my mum gets SMI. I have tried every council/government…
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DVLA Medical Terrible Service Very Slow
Sorry but I also posted this in the Motoring section. I didn't realise this area existed and this may be more relevant here: I was a driver until some health problems and then when I notified the DVLA my licence was revoked. I decided to reapply for my licence. It seems to be taking an exceptionally long time given that…
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PIP Application
I don't know if this is obvious to everyone, however just a prompt for anyone about to embark on their PIP application form and has difficulty writing etc. Having confirmed with DWP that it was ok to do so, I completed the PIP2 application form by simply referencing each descriptor section to a printed appendix entry. It…
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Is it a bad idea for me to travel aboard on holiday alone while on PIP?
I get both highest rates of PIP for a severe psychotic and affective disorder, I have been involuntary hospitalised many many times since 2010. I have a large support package from social services. I'm also on a community treatment order. I want to travel on holiday alone for 28 days, My care coordinator is happy for me to…
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We have been awarded the DFG grant for an extra downstairs bedroom.?
Hi we have been awarded a grant or a extra downstairs bedroom for our daughter who has autism. what happens next after been awarded it? if the bedroom is going at the back,it would make more sense for us to extend our kitchen because it is very small. do we have any input? we own our home. thanks for any advice
