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VAT relief on mobility batteries
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask for your experiences when buying a battery for a mobility scooter/powered wheelchair and trying to claim VAT back. I’ve just bought a replacement battery which is designed specifically for the scooter I have. It’s in a box so can’t be easily put into a different device. It’s clearly for use in…
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I won my tribunal (sorry I can't spell it)
Hi guys, I was made to move over to pip from DLA (not through choice of my own) in November 2017, I was told I didn't qualify for pip based on the assessment so I sent a MR and was still denied it, it went to a court tribunal who still said no, a few months later I recieved a letter saying they had gotten it wrong and I…
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Part time distance learning while claiming New Style contribution based ESA (support group)
I have recently started a claim for ESA, four week ago and not heard anything yet. I'm hoping to be put into the support group (anxiety, Rheumatoid Arthritis and my need to require the toilet urgently and unexpectedly) However I have been offered the chance to undertake a Free level 2 course on Children's Mental Health and…
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Compensation lost
Hi, about 5 years ago I was injured in work due to my employer not having the correct safety equipment. I now have a back injury that will likely be for the rest of my life. I am only just trying to find work again. I took my employer to court and very long story short, I was awarded 22,000 in an out of court settlement.…
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Inheritance
Some advice please.....My ex Husband is about to inherit some money.....he lives in a rented flat but wants to buy his own home.....he is disabled and gets dla/pip. Can he buy his own home without it interfering with his benefits????......thankyou
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Moving Property
Hello, hope you are all keeping well I've just moved out of my parents and moved in with my partner. I called to inform the DWP to confirm a change of address. I asked the person on the phone if I will need to fill out a new claims form or need another assessment but he wasn't very helpful over the phone and quite rude and…
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Carers allowance
Hi everyone my sil is looking at caring for our fil I mentioned that she may be able to receive carers allowance but it was only £67.25 a week, they have spoke to someone the other day about it and they told her she could claim more than that amount? Is this right I see if you're on a low income you could maybe get…
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Claiming carers allowance after giving up main job and working less hours, to care for teenager
Hi there, I have been employed and working 20 hours in a role for the last 1 and a half years. Daughter became really poorly last summer and I was off work a lot with her and she would sometimes come to work with me when possible. Daughter was diagnosed in March of this year and she was later awarded high rate care and low…
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Child possibly on spectrum?
Hello, Not sure if this is the correct place to ask and I am only asking to see what others think. My eldest daughter is 9 years old and has always had an issue with food (textures and smells). She used to have issues with noises like hand dryers and being with lots of people overwhelmed her (those two have got better as…
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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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Moved: DLA advice for someone living in Spain.
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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…
