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Discounted Attractions In Cornwall
Just got back from holiday in Cornwall. A lot of attractions offer discounts for disabled and carers. A couple that spring to mind, Newquay zoo, usually £17 each, show blue badge and disabled person pays £13.50 and the cater goes free. Very similar price structure at the Cornish seal sanctuary. It’s worth photographing…
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Advice Please
Hi. Some advice here would be very much appreciated. My husband has Prostate Cancer which has spread to his bones. He is 62, and since diagnosis (3 and a half years ago) up until the start of this year he has worked full time except for 4-5 months he had to take off during 2016/2017 for Chemotherapy treatment. He has been…
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Is this receiving PIP in own right?
I am asking as I am considering application for school bursary My child is in sixth form and is eligible for the bursary "if claiming PIP in their own right" My child has an appointee. We receive the disability element of child tax credit. I am just confused what "in their own right" actually means. Thank you.
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Loss at PIP Tribunal. What next?
Hi All, Last November my Mom was moved from DLA to PIP. She went through their assessment and magically went from being higher rate DLA (for 24 years!) to getting 0 points for PIP. She really isn't well, both mentally and physically. The loss of money is causing her a lot of grief, she was working for a family member…
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PIP mobility criteria - moving around
Hi, can I ask if anyone knows how the descriptors in this category are combined? Brief history, I have a long standing issue in one leg, nerve damage from an accident that means I've walked with a limp my whole life. As of a few years ago I got arthritis in the ankle which altered the angle of my foot and now I have to…
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Motability car
Hi I'm looking into getting a car on the Motability scheme. Question is my partner has a provisional licence. Although I will be the one claiming it can they still drive it? Will they be able to go on the insurance that they provide? x
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Appealing PIP decision - considerations.
I’ve had my letter back from my mandatory reconsideration and only gained extra points in one area. They’ve referenced my consultant letter, but then said this doesn’t match their stereotype of my job and have therefore not attributed further points in those areas. They’ve also declined evidence I suffer from anxiety and…
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mobility scooter insurance and breakdown
ive just got myself a mobility scooter on an 0% interest plan, and they advice liability insurance and breakdown insurance they offer a package but its far more expensive than the few ive found, do i need liability ins for pottering around the village? breakdown i can understand as ill not be able to push it home. im…
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Disabled persons railcard question
I have a question about applying for a disabled persons railcard. I'm doing it online and it has an option to put in a discount code, and it says council code. Do councils give you a discount when you purchase a railcard? I just wondered where you get a discount code or a council code for it. Thanks for any help.
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Physiotherapy
Saw my GP yesterday about severe knee pain. After examination told it is a cartilage problem and I will need to try physiotherapy before anything else is considered. Phoned this morning as I apparently have to self refer. Offered a telephone consultation in 10 days time and dependent on the result could be waiting 13 weeks…
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It's arrived!
My son's letter to apply for PIP has finally arrived. He is 21, and has been on an indefinite award since he was eight years old. I've been expecting it since he turned 16, and the brown envelope dropped through the letterbox yesterday. I'm going to ring for the forms on Monday. I've already started to gather evidence of…
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Minibus for a wheelchair
Just curious about the cost of hiring a minibus that will take a large wheelchair. I have thought about leasing a minibus and hiring out my services to local schools and councils. I already work in that sector, but I have no knowledge of the money side of things. If I were to buy a all seater minibus, the purchase cost and…
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Can I Send My Mobility Car Back?
Hi, My mum had a drinking problem in the last 10 years, she went into rehab for 3 months, was sober for almost a year in total.. I wanted to get a mobility car to help get me around, she offered.. but now she's relapsed and the other driver on the insurance has passed away.. where do I stand? surely these are special…
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marriage
Hi, I a man 67y im on PIP & DWP payments due to a stroke 16 y ago, and been here 29y, marrying a Philippines girl 41y and not disabled and in good health. Due to my stroke I'm not very good at talking now. I live in a rented property, Private Landlord, 2 bedroom flat. The Council do pay the rent. What income am I likely to…
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Am I entitled to compensation
Not sure if this is the correct place to ask for advice but here goes. Its a long story but I used to be a teaching assistant in a primary school (my dream job) however i was looking after a poorly child mother refused to take the child home early the child had slapped cheek syndrome unfortunately I caught it off the…
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CHC Full Assessment - Anyone had one?
Hi everyone, A member of my family has just been notified they are eligible for a full CHC assessment. We have a decent understanding of what will happen, but there are some questions we can't find answers to and I'm wondering if anyone here might be able to answer them for me. Can anyone tell me what the assessment is…
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Local Service Compliance Tele Interview
Hello I am in receipt of contribution based ESA and Pip. I know very little about the benefits system and am a newbie on here, too. I have received a letter saying that I am to have a Local Service Compliance Telephone Interview. I have no idea what level of threat this is to my benefits, and my stomach is churning with…
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PIP sorted
Awarded PIP today standard care enhanced mobility till 2022, whole process took 8 weeks . On DLA originally 20 years ago I was on mid care high; mobility, but for the last 17 years mid care; low mobility. Have to say that the assessors report was fair and mostly accurate and was obviously accepted by the DWP DM.
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ESA Support Group and Self-employment
Hi, Please forgive me if this has been covered elsewhere, I've had a scan through and can't see any threads from anybody asking the same questions. I could really do with some advice and/or signposting. I have multiple physical and mental health problems/disorders and disabilities and was in receipt of DLA (both components…
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Notifying the DVLA of a medical condition
I opted to give up driving for several years as I was finding it hard with a medical condition. I have decided to return to driving and have take some refresher lessons and been driving with my partner in the car and short drives alone. All of this has been done with the agreement of my consultant. They have now asked me…
