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Mum died in February last year
And my social worker said that there’s no reason for a support worker or carer. i have heart failure kindney failure I am house bound so I need someone to drive me to appointments mostly at the hospital. I have autism my social worker said that as it’s not for mental health family can take me, my dad is over 70, and my…
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should I challenge PIP decision
My daughter has just got pip for the first time. Maximum care and mobility but it’s been awarded for 18 months. Should we appeal the length? Is there a risk that the award could be reduced?
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Mobility car/customer service issue's
Hi I was looking to get some advice please. 2 thing's firstly motability cars been in for repairs since Sept 24 - to date no end in sight - slight tap nothing big. Awaiting Direct Line to give updates. Secondly, the rental car from Eurocar accrued a fine (council diversion sign followed) the hire company failed to let us…
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A higher bed?
Anyone know where I can get a nice height double bed please. A base above 35cms? Prefer divan.tia
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Discussing financial matters with social services without a POA in place
Hi I'm probably in the wrong board, but it was the closest I can find to the subject matter A family member has been ruled as not having capacity to make discissions re their care or finances, they did not have a POA in place and the family are now applying for deputyship in order to deal with the financial side of things.…
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Advisory parking bays
Does anyone know how to appeal against an advisory parking bay on a residential street ?
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Counselling and Life Coaching
I have depression that is under control with antidepressants. I also have schizoid personality disorder. I'm not in debt but only have a very small income. Has anyone had counselling or life coaching? My life feels a bit out of control - or at least not how I'd like it (eg I hate cleaning so mostly ignore it, don't really…
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Bath lift
Has anyone any experience or advice regarding bath lifts? I'm lucky enough to have both a walk-in shower and a separate bath. I have never been able to use the bath because it's too hard to get out of. I'm elderly, and broke an arm a couple of years ago - I can still use it for lots of things but it is restricted in…
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Heathrow Airport Disabled Access and Help
I would really like a holiday travelling by taxi to Heathrow Airport then off to east Asia maybe Thailand. Travelling alone I am dependant on crutches due to being unable to use my ankle. Have a walker boot but still need crutches to get anywhere. Once the taxi drops me off at the drop off point i will be needing support…
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Discounted mobility rollators for the elderly
My elderly parents are looking for some mobility rollators to use when taking short trips out of the house just to give some extra support whilst the weather is this risky at the moment! Wondering if anyone has any advice on where to look for purchasing some? With perhaps any discounts as I have been told they are quite…
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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) car insurance and breakdown cover - looking for recommendations
First time posting here 😊 It’s time to renew the insurance for the WAV and I’m looking for your recommendations for insurance companies please?The current policy is with fish insurance, which includes breakdown cover specifically for WAVs. I’d also be interested to know if you know of another breakdown company that…
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ADHD? Diagnosis in late 50s?
I hope this is the right board for this subject . Basically, I am wondering if its worth trying to get a assessment for ADHD. I am 59 and as part of looking back at my life as a big birthday approaches as well as seeing and reading more about ADHD in adults I realise that I may well have it or at least some other form of…
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Advice on PIP renewal timescales.
Good evening all. I am hoping to get some advice of my partner's PIP renewal. She suffers from functional neurological disorder. On the 18th of this month, her award comes to an end. She has only ever applied for the Care allowance as she always thought that the Mobility part was only if you wanted a Motability car. She…
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Blue badge Application Online, How long did yours take to come ?
Blue badge Application Online, How long do they take to send it? & receiveit (it is for Disabled - Automatically qualify) Under disabled, PIP Higher mobility When submitting a blue badge application online uploading your proof of address, proof of points, proof of identity After uploading and filling out the application,…
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Freedom pass application Online, How long do they take to send it? & receive it ?
Freedom pass application Online, How long do they take to send it? & receive it ? (it is for Disabled - Automatically qualify) Under disabled, PIP Higher mobility When submitting a freedom pass application online uploading your proof of address, proof of points, proof of identity After uploading and filling out the…
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Funding care home from house sale
Hi, I've had some great advice on these forums in the past, so I hope I'm not pushing my luck by trying again :-) My 95 yr old mother has had to go into a care home after a couple of fall's and altzhiemers. It is private care home and costs her about £6,000 a month after some state contribution (we are in Scotland). Some…
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I have a deputyship at social services. I'm getting a mobility car soon.. who signs the forms?
I have a deputyship at social services. Does the deputy have to sign the forms or contact or would it be me even though I don't have capacity with my money? I don't want anything to do with getting the car, I have anxiety. So I'm going to get my support worker to get me a car, I can't drive it anyway and she'll be the main…
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Blue Badge Application
My wife applied for her Blue Badge renewal some time ago - it is currently 'in the system' being processed. Unfortunately she has MS, which is incurable, so the application should be approved. There is much information about the consequences of not displaying your Blue Badge or displaying an out of date badge, but nothing…
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Support for sole carer of person with Dementia
Hi all My mum is the sole carer for my Dad who was diagnosed with A-typical dementia 18-24 months ago and it has progressed quite rapidly. Mum is struggling and it is at the point where she needs time to recuperate. We are looking into things where Dad can go for a day a few times a week. He has attended one or two…
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Adult sons PIP paid into my account and household income for divorce
I would appreciate some advice please. I have 2 adult sons who both receive PIP. I am DWP appointee for both and benefits are paid into my account. I am divorcing and my soon to be ex claims that my income (CA and UC) should include my sons PIP (and ESA for one of them) as it is really my income/household income for the…
