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Totally confused, now terrified.
Hi, I'm after some help. I claim ESA and PIP. Now when i got married in 2016 we went to the local job centre and explained the situation, my husband does not live with me full time. He comes home two/four days a week, then goes back to his mums to care/help her. I explained this to the job centre ''adviser'' who looked at…
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stamp duty question
Can anyone help me with this. Have daughter with Cerebral palsy - buying her Ground floor flat nearby to my home so I can assist her with care needs. Do I really have to pay the more than one property stamp duty rate as I own my current home as well. Me getting her to property takes her off housing benefit where she…
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Questions for Capita
At my CAB we are to have a speaker from Capita, who conduct PIP and ESA assessments in our local area. We are going to have the opportunity to ask questions. So far we have got - do you have targets? - why do so many of our clients tell us that the assessors’ reports are full of lies? Any more ideas, please?
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Boots rip off nhs
I am disabled and receive ESA as well and Every time I go to options is paid by NHS therefore the option doesn’t charge me at all because they paid by nhs until now for the first time I went to Boots options and they made me sign nhs vouchers and they changed me £70 when I complained how come all options in United Kingdom…
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PIP report lies
My mother had her PIP assessment recently , which I sat in with her. Due to my mums mental and physical disabilities I done most of the talking providing truthful facts. We requested a copy of the report which when we read left me socked and sick to my stomach, it’s has many inaccuracies and several lies nag that didn’t…
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How long dose PIP last for
HI All iv just needed to renew my Blue Badge which was done and completed I Thought the Blue Badge was for 3 years So when I saw it was for 18 months I enquired this and was told that my pip runs out in 18 months I only renewed it last year Well mcmillion did it for me IV Had terminal cancer now for 4 years Just how long…
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Am I able to claim PIP
Hi At 18 months old I have tetralogy of fallots total corrective surgery. It’s a long term condition. I am now 44. Recently I have been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and am awaiting further tests. It is likely I will need open heart surgery again with a pulmonary valve replacement. At what stage if any would I be able…
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disabled internet access
Hi, my husband's medication totally paralysed him 3 years ago. He now has limited upper limb movement. He really misses Facebook and being able to access the internet. Does anyone know of companies that may be able to help finding the right product? We have tried a few things but need specialist help. Our Occupational…
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Pip 10 year review
Just read that 10 year reviews were being considered for Disabled PIP claimants. Wondering if those eligible were going to be advised their under 10 year review. Does this 10 year category have any effect on those due to auto move from PIP to UC -possibly 2023. Thanks
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Prisoner in her house
I own a property in a development of 109 freehold properties in 6 blocks. Each block has a lift. We do have a Management Agent. One block required a replacement door operator. It took quite a while for the agent to contact and get approval from 50+% of the owners per deed of conditions. Agent was in no hurry as he…
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Company car and disability
Good morning all, I have a mental health disability and have been employed with the same company for 8 years. I have a company car which is converted to +£6k per year for tax purposes. I suffered a pretty bad deterioration in health last year – I have a condition called Cyclothymic Disorder – and work are fully aware of…
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Backdated PIP whilst on DLA
Been on DLA low rates and applied for PIP last May. Dec awarded enhanced care and mobility backdated to their decision date in December. Is is right that although PIP was awarded on circumstances at May but because DLA has been paid there is no adjustment?
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Other help with pip
Hi I have posted on the benefits board but posting here too. I have been awarded enhanced daily living and standard mobility on pip until 2022. Now I was wondering what this allows fo me to get like what other help I can get now with this pip award Thank you.
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Can I use my freedom pass to get into Heathrow terminals?
I’ve found so many conflicting answers online!
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Social housing and disability
Hi my husband is finding it incredibly difficult to negotiate our house as his disability is getting worse. He asked the council to join the choice based letting scheme as we have a council house and he was awarded medium medical points. Since then we have had an occupational therapist visit and grab rails fitted she said…
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Disability and capital gains
Hi, In 2007 I had to sell my business due to a consultant at a hospital saying I needed both my legs amputated. My accountant said I’d have to reinvest in another business within 18 months or I’d have to pay capital gains tax. After the 18 months was up I’d still not had the amputation and despite complaining to HMRC that…
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Blue badge with lanyard
I have a blue badge but have heard that if you have had to leave your badge and clock in the windscreen of your car you could get a smaller badge with lanyard to use inside the venues etc, but I have forgotten the website?
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Care Home Agreement Con
My mother has lived in the same care home for the past four years. Some of the cost is paid by social service, all of her state pension plus all of her small private pension which is £165 per month. I cant remember exactly when, possibly a few weeks after my mother started the residency, the care home asked me to sign a…
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PIP time scales
Hi, we made A claim to PIP in August and the form was returned in early September. We was told approx 10 weeks for a decision. Can’t remember if it was 4 with atos and 6 with dwp or visa versa. Dwp ? informed atos to do a home visit and this was not done until mid December. To date we have heard nothing. Even confirmation…
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Age for applying for PIP
I'm not clear if I would be eligible for PIP due to my age. I'm 65 and due my state pension in March 2020. I have had terminal cancer for the last two years and whilst the initial prognosis was very poor, new drugs have extended my lifespan. My mobility isn't too good as the lesions are all in the spine and have had two…
