Disability money matters

Hi everyone I hope you’re ok :) My current PIP award ends on 05/12. Ive not heard anything yet. Last time I had a review it was months before. Are they still suspended ? I had my assessment with Capita last time at my home 

hi eveyone, ive been on pip now for the last 6 years 4 of them enhanced rate mobility and standard rate living component. aprox 10 wks ago i get a letter form dwp stating now ive reached retirement age i have no end date to my pip claim. i wrote back sending them a medical report from my consultant i now have upper and…

Does dwp usually go with the assessors report on making their decision? I've asked for a copy and should get it tomorrow or Friday 

Has anyone used this scheme in order to get a new boiler installed,pip benefit was part of the criteria for it.It says free or lower advance payment.Is it a genuine scheme.

So I had my assessment on the 15th of August just rung dwp and they have received the report and I will get my decision letter within 4-6 weeks is this time frame including your backpaymet if successful? But they did say over the phone it's been sent for processing does this mean that a decision as already been made? 

I am trading my car for another nearly new used one and am set to complete the deal next week with a car supermarket.. My current car is classed as 'Disabled' for road tax. (My insurance for this vehicle expires the following day, so don't want to postpone the deal). Four days ago I requested a replacement Certificate of…

So tomorrow I have a phone assessment for my PIP claim that I made several months ago. I'm slightly concerned that I may have not provided enough evidence as at the time I wasn't sure what relevant evidence was needed as I haven't claimed PIP before. Basically on and off for several years now I have suffered with…

Does anyone get the highest rate of mobility? If so was you eligible for a car/scooter? 

Hi All I have a Question Relating to my Mums PIP / Disability Benefits She Receives Where She Currently Lives. My Mum & Dad Currently Live in their for over 30 years now they are looking at selling their Home and moving in with me I am Their Son , Now Question is How do i go about transferring / Changing the Address…

I called my GP on Friday to request a sicknote, i was told it would be sent to my phone and no need to collect it, however iv'e still not received, does anybody know how long it usually takes to receive it? i don't want to bother my surgery if its normal for it to take a few days. They definitely have the correct phone…

Hi we have a 43 year old disabled daughter who receives Working Tax Credit and Disability Living Allowance. A couple of years ago we bought a small house in our names and moved her in to see if she could live independently. This has been successful with daily support from us. She works part time and earns about £9,000 per…

My elderly father is planning to gift his house to me and my brother and move in with me (my son is currently living with him and assisting with every day living etc) my son is buying 50% of my of fathers property off my brother (to get him on the property ladder) and I will retain 50% , with my son eventually paying me…

My 88 year old Dad has severe macular degeneration in both eyes. In fact he is virtually blind. In order for him to get access to extra funding he needs a CVI. To get this he needs an eye test then a referral to an eye specialist. He is very frail & the logistics of getting an eye test & then a hospital appointment are not…

can anyone please advice on the correct answers to give. My father is 91 and has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Approx 8 years ago when he was of sound mind, he signed his flat over to my sister and I, our inheritance, should anything happen to him. Because of his diagnosis we are looking to find a dementia…

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…

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

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.…

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…

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…

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…