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mask exemption (severe psychologcal distress)
So basically i have recently found that wearing masks (along woth blood tests, hospitals and seeing the inside of an ambulance) actually triggers horrific flashbacks to my last suicide attempt (the mask brings back the experience of being in hospital and nearly dying). Ive been in touch with the mental health team and am…
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claiming carers allowance parent gets attendance allowance help please??
recently receiving carers allowance and parent gets full attendance allowance all a bit confusing apart from the monetary payment and possible council tax reduction are there any other useful benefits e.g. travel? thanks
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Not sure if this is the right section...
Hi guys and gals,I'm posting this on behalf of my grandad.Long story short, my grandad lives in sheltered accomodation. He is 94, and virtually blind. My nan lives in a care home with alzehimers, which is paid for by him. He owns the flat outright, but has to pay service charge each month, this includes; meals, cleaning…
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Post University - My Daughter
My Daughter (23) has just completed University. This has been very traumatic throughout as she has severe mental health problems, but she has managed to complete Uni (with a break from the third year and graduating in the 4th) with my help and support. Prior to Uni she was on ESA for her MH. She would like to work and…
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DVLA Medical enquiries taking forever
Hi hi, I posted this in the motoring forum too but i think people here might have more experience/advice/commiserate more So i've been driving for a few years, then i had a spinal cord injury resulting in partial paralysis of my legs. My car was fitted with hand controls, my doctors agreed i was safe to drive, we wrote to…
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Do You Lose PIP When You Go Prison?
Do you lose pip in prison? Do you have to put in a new claim when you leave prison or does the benefit her reinstated?
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Dla form for absence epilepsy
Hi I've gt the dla form to fill in for my daughter and worried about the school filling in there part of the form due to the not seeing her for the past 4 month because of the corona lockdown.... Before the covid outbreak we had seen a peadrition and been referred for eeg... Bt tge corona hit so was postponed... But she…
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Pip Motability help.
I’m new to the scheme I chose my car yesterday and there now doing the checks the license one is done so I’m just waiting on the dwp check. How long does this take usually? Also my car should be about 10 days from getting accepted but I get paid on the 10th when would my last payment be? Is it when I collect the car or is…
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Overdraft fees
I have mental health problems and tend to overspend. I’ve also been long term unemployed even though I really want to work. Currently have an overdraft with hsbc limit of £750. Currently £550 of but will paid off at end of Month. However I am really confused about the new fees, is it 39% interest for arranged or unattached…
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CouncilTax SMI reduction Form
my neighbour is bipolar, I think also suffers from PTSD or depression. She has been on MentalHealthRegister for 10-12 years (since 2006 approxProbably), but doesn't have the 3SeriousMental-illnesses ie Official 3ones(Dementia, etc). (South)BucksCouncil say they can't email LINKs for FORMs to download so that she, or her…
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Motorbility Car owners >Good news<
Just noticed this on their website. Nice little payback for you folks. With less traffic on the roads as a result of the lockdown, will I be eligible for a refund from my Scheme insurance? As lockdown has led to fewer drivers on the road in April and May, the Scheme has seen a lower level of claims, enabling it to share…
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VAT exemption bidet/toilet
I'm looking to buy a rather expensive Bidet type shower toilet, sometimes known as a Japanese toilet or washloo and I understand that these purchases can qualify for zero vat rating where the purchaser is suffering from a chronic illness. I perused the HMRC website to confirm this, but although it confirms this, it doesn't…
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Virgin direct debit woes
Hi everyone😊, I need some guidance with virgin Media and mobile. I have been trying to set up a direct debit for the 5th of every month for months now and they just can’t get it right! I have a severe hearing impairment and I’m also blind and a stroke survivor, so it’s imperative that my direct debits all go out on the…
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Two Claims in samehousehold ?
Hi my Husband claims ESA and in support group , Can my Daughter claim ESA as well she gets PIP and she is 21 and is at university so could only claim it during non term time but im worried that it will effect her Dads ESA claim and housing benefit . thank you
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Would I qualify for ESA? (Contribution Based)
Hello and wishing everyone well under the current circumstances. I am currently receiving CA as I care for someone in my household, but I am thinking of stopping this and making a contribution based ESA for myself. My husband works so will not be entitled to income based. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I also battle with…
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Monetary help available when you’re partner has mental health issues
I’m new to the forum but wanted to share my problem and some successes. My husband had a breakdown 2 years ago and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety which we both thought would be treatable and a short term thing. 2 years later he’s still not returned to work, is awaiting a further diagnosis which has been…
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Trampoline Vat exempt
Hi does anyone know if a trampoline is eligible for vat exemption, where I am buying from doesn’t seem to think so, they have looking into it and the VAT relief is not applicable to these items, as they are not designed or adapted for disabled use, personal or domestic. I’m sure I’ve bought a trampoline previously with vat…
