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Freedom pass application Online, How long do they take to send it? & receive it ?
Freedom pass application Online, How long do they take to send it? & receive it ? (it is for Disabled - Automatically qualify) Under disabled, PIP Higher mobility When submitting a freedom pass application online uploading your proof of address, proof of points, proof of identity After uploading and filling out the…
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Funding care home from house sale
Hi, I've had some great advice on these forums in the past, so I hope I'm not pushing my luck by trying again :-) My 95 yr old mother has had to go into a care home after a couple of fall's and altzhiemers. It is private care home and costs her about £6,000 a month after some state contribution (we are in Scotland). Some…
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I have a deputyship at social services. I'm getting a mobility car soon.. who signs the forms?
I have a deputyship at social services. Does the deputy have to sign the forms or contact or would it be me even though I don't have capacity with my money? I don't want anything to do with getting the car, I have anxiety. So I'm going to get my support worker to get me a car, I can't drive it anyway and she'll be the main…
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Blue Badge Application
My wife applied for her Blue Badge renewal some time ago - it is currently 'in the system' being processed. Unfortunately she has MS, which is incurable, so the application should be approved. There is much information about the consequences of not displaying your Blue Badge or displaying an out of date badge, but nothing…
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Support for sole carer of person with Dementia
Hi all My mum is the sole carer for my Dad who was diagnosed with A-typical dementia 18-24 months ago and it has progressed quite rapidly. Mum is struggling and it is at the point where she needs time to recuperate. We are looking into things where Dad can go for a day a few times a week. He has attended one or two…
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Adult sons PIP paid into my account and household income for divorce
I would appreciate some advice please. I have 2 adult sons who both receive PIP. I am DWP appointee for both and benefits are paid into my account. I am divorcing and my soon to be ex claims that my income (CA and UC) should include my sons PIP (and ESA for one of them) as it is really my income/household income for the…
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Mum had stroke, where do we even start now? She's desperate to go home from Hosp but not well enough
Hi all This is a very sad story about my partners Mum. The family are heartbroken. The reason I am writing this thread is to gain ideas of support for what we can do next. I am not looking for medical advice, diagnosis or advice on how to make the lady better or recover from her ilnesses. Unfortunately, the lady is so…
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Deprivation of assets- gifts
Mother is elderly and disabled, and has a bit of money (not a lot). Last year when she started getting help off the council she was assessed as spending money as "deprivation of assets" (she wasn't, she didn't know anything about financial assessment until she was applying for financial assistance for transport). Things…
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Disabled facilities grant
Hello , can someone with knowledge of dfg grants tell me if these are repayable from a deceased parents estate? Mum passed away 9 months ago and had an adaptation of 9700 and as the executor i am a little confused. I understand that anything over 5000 is repayable if the house gets sold within 10 years. It’s been 8. What…
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Limited Capability For Work
I wanted to just tell you all about my current status and situation before i ask for advice so you all know a bit of my background: • Limited Capability To Work since early 2021 due to Mental Health issues and had issues since i was a child. • Living With Parents (27 Years Old) • Claims PIP I called someone at UC that…
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Wheelie Bin recycling when disabled
I currently dont have the use of my left foot or ankle, cant weight bear on my left leg at all and using crutches and a frame for mobility. It looks like i may have this condition for at least a year. Im struggling to move the wheelie bins around. Is there any attachments or aids to make this possible while using crutches?…
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Text to Speech apps
I have neurological problems affecting my speech amongst other things. At times I cannot speak at all or it is slurred/incoherent. This can last from a few hours to a few weeks. This is causing problems with ordering my repeat prescriptions. I’ve been on these meds for about 20yrs and used to order them on patient access…
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Acorn Stairlift Extended Warranty?
Hi. My mum and aunt recently purchased an Acorn stairlift, and they are considering getting the extended 4 year warranty for £700. The thing is, in the brochure for the warranty it lists "attendance within 24 hours, in the event of a breakdown". Does anyone know what they qualify as a 'breakdown'? Would something like a…
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Deprivation of assets for Social Care Funding assessment
Hi there hoping someone can help with this. We have had a quite heated discussion today with my husbands sister and her husband about trying to safeguard my mother-in-laws money and house. She is not by any means wealthy, her house is maybe worth about 150k and she has approx 50k savings. She has long term carers coming in…
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Vehicle Tax Exemption Less than 12 Months on PIP award
Hi all I have just purchased a new car. I receive the enhanced rate mobiltiy component of PIP. This is next due for review in September 2025. When I have been along to the Post Office today they have advised that they are unable to process the change in vehicle tax due to their being less than 12 months left prior to the…
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Free gas safety check from energy providers
I am posting this just in case others don't know about it as i didn't until yesterday. Some energy companies offer free gas safety checks for those on low income with a disability. This is homeowners, if renting its the Landlord's responsibility. One of the expenses we have had to cut is our annual boiler service. We do…
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Bank account for monies relating to care home fees and third party top up
Good morning. My FIL died during lockdown and MIL went into a care home due to her dementia. Their property was sold and because they were tenants in common half the proceeds went into mums name and half into an executors account for the benefit of my husband and his brother and sister whilst everything was sorted out. All…
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Gift to family member with financial deputy
I wish to make a monetary gift to a family member "S" who lives in England.
"S" has a financial deputy.
The deputy, a solicitor, is asking for all sorts of proof of where the funds originated.
The funds were from an inheritance.
I already have "S" bank details, couldn't I just make the transfers?
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Carers set to earn £45 a week more without losing entitlement to Carer's Allowance
If you're an unpaid carer, you'll soon be able to earn £45 more a week without losing your entitlement to Carer's Allowance. The move has been announced by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves in today's Autumn Budget. From 7 April 2025, the earnings limit for carers will rise from £151 to £196 – but earn a penny over this and…
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Disable Persons Trust / Trust bank account
I have set up a trust for my disabled brother but cannot find a bank that will open a trust bank account. Metro have turned me down as it says that it will not operate an account for a trust with a non-resident settlor (my elderly parents who live in NZ). All Trustees are UK based. Any suggestions as I really need an…
