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Appealing PIP decision - interview paperwork missing information
Hi, I’m appealing the decision made for PIP. Originally, I said I wanted to appeal just the mobility, but looking through the interview notes the nurse made, there are things missing here and there, answers I gave and explained are ridiculously short, limited to four word sentences in some instances. My walking has…
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pip assessment
hi i had my pip home assessment done today at lunch time 1pm today and worried about few things she made me do stuff i couldnt do and wanted know what i watched on tv now big question is i just had a text from dwp saying they had my report is this a bit quick and its now 5pm does this sound like bad news
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Salary sacrifice and carers allowance
I am claiming carers allowance at the moment. I am wanting to go back to work and will be hiring a car through a salary sacrifice scheme. This will reduce my already part time hours below the wage for carers £123. I know someone who works with me who does this she states it’s the gross salary they look at so it’s fine. I…
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Hoist for mobility scooter (also s'hand fitters)
Hi all I've been looking at getting a secondhand Hoist fitted in my Fiat Doblo as hubby has had another heart attack. I've phoned everyone in the area (SE Wales) and no-one is willing to fit - the motability fitting outlets won't fit 2nd hand ones anyway. I did find a company in Filton, Bristol that sold & installed…
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Pip assessor job advertised and £32.000 SALARY
Having a nose on job web site the other day i saw a job for pip assessor and boy did i see red. The basic salary is £32.000 per year and a monthly bonus of up to £500 Now i know why my lower rate of mobility has been taken off me, as of April just gone. It's so the assrssor gets their well deserved bonus , because of the…
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I’ve been awarded high mob - high care until 2025. Without face to face.
If two people with disabilities who both get high rate mobility go on holiday together for 1 week- supporting each other, with support plans from supported living company and always someone on hand in case of emergencies would that be okay if your both claiming high rate mobility, for none mobility issues?
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They say PIP application hasn't arrived.
After receiving notification that my wife's DLA (higher rate) was ending, we phoned to apply for PIP. Received 40 page brochure of questions and completed it. Asked at the Post Office for them to take it in, rather than put in box outside. They asked if I would like a proof of posting as they had been told some hadn't…
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Hard of Hearing
My uncle is severely deaf. His hearing aid is not any good anymore -I don't exactly know why but they have investigated it and he does not use it anymore. He can use headphones to listen to radio and talking books with no problem. But talking to him we have to shout. Both he and I cannot understand why there are no…
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I've been awarded PIP
I am actually in shock. Money was paid into my account this morning. Not had my letter yet but I assume I've been given the standard rate, not for mobility, my mobility is ok at the moment. I'm just so surprised, I was expecting a letter to say no and then having to do the MR and tribunal route. Especially after reading…
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Can anybody help please?
My dear MIL is needing a new boiler and is receiving High Rate DLA along with Pension Credit due to be severely disabled. Could anybody tell me whether she can get a grant or money off for her situation please. We are looking to get a quote next week with British Gas who are visiting f an assessment of her needs, thank you…
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Motability crash
Morning, Last night my partner who has a Motability car was reversing on to my drive, i live on a small cul-de- sac and as he has done so he has side swiped mine (which was parked on the road) ripped my front bumper off and dented (badly) his front bumper and driver's side wing. Insurance have all been informed. Has anyone…
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Appealing PIP decision - what do I need to ask for?
I’ve not got any complaints about the process, but the decision. I’ve shown my doctor, and neither of us believe it is a good reflection or understanding of the evidence that has been sent in. I scored 8 points on the mobility, but they paid little attention to the repetitive and reliability of my ability to move. I…
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Servicing a mobility scooter
I have a basic mobility scooter that has not been serviced from new (2 years) The shop that I bought it from is asking £99 to carry this out Another dealers has quoted £45 What is the actual process / what will they do ? Check the wheels are tight - what else ?
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Council Bungalow Help
An elderly couple I know got accepted for a bungalow mainly because the husband was really sick and on end of life.. they took the bungalow but haven’t signed for it yet.. but the husband has died recently before they signed for it.. Can the wife now without husband still take and sign for the bungalow even if they was…
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Confusion about DLA to PIP Change Over
Hi Everyone, I am really confused and hope that you can help. I was on low rate DLA for life then got the dreaded brown envelope 'inviting' me to apply for PIP. I had supporting evidence which I sent. An assessor phoned my GP and CPN then lied on her report. My case was given to another assessor who phoned my GP and CPN to…
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Carers credit
I had to give up work 2 years ago (July 2017) to look after my severly disabled husband. I was 59 years old & therefore would lose some of my State Pension under the new system. I found someone had posted something about a little known Carers credit on MSE & started to look into it. Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance…
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Council tax reduction ?
Basically I suffered a bleed on my brain in 2015 which weakened my left side . I was then diagnosed with a brain tumour 6 weeks later which has been treated but is still there . I still manage to work part time but am in receipt of pip . My partner works full time . The bleed has left me with difficulty in seeing properly…
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Carers Go Free
Hello Have holiday to Blackpool booked for August - myself (mum/carer) and 13 yr old son (has DLA for ASD). We’re staying for 4 nights so I’m looking to buy (probably) the Resort Pass Plus ahead online. I’m having a lot of difficulty working out what is best cost effective though. Has anyone been in my situation before? If…
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I can't afford to go abroad with my support staff?
I live in supported living and have a social service care package. I get 21 hours a week one to one support and access to 55 shared hours a week between 3 other people with LD's/ASD. I have been on holiday to Germany in 2015 for 5 days with my support staff, back then the support company charged service users for 8 hours a…
