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PIp assessments and having a nice cup of tea.
Been to a few PIP assessments now, different assessors and it all ends with, "now you can go home and have a nice cup of tea" Thought crossed my mind do Capita actually coach them to say something like this just to send the client away on a positive mood. Maybe just a figure of speech around my way, but so far its seems to…
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What help is there for working dialysis patients?
A mate has recently started dialysis. He’s always worked, is a good father of 6, but these last few years have been a nightmare for him. Firstly a breakup, so he had to move out, and then his kidneys packed up. Recently he’s had to move in with his mom, and now his car has packed up. His employer has moved his shift to…
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Carers Allowance overpayment
Hi, I received a letter this morning from the DWP demanding that I pay back almost £5000 in overpaid carers allowance from April 2016 to October 2017. The person I cared for has now passed away and when I initially applied for the benefit I was working 15 hours a week in a job that paid minimum wage (I started that job in…
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Heathrow to central london
I’ve posted before about a visit from a friend with limited mobility. It now seems that it will be easier for her to fly into Heathrow. From there she will need to get to Victoria main line. I’ve tried asking the TfL journey planner for a step free route but it just throws a wobbly and spews out all sorts of weird routes.…
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DLA/PIP form, slightly unique scenario
In 2003, my wife was infected with shingles to her face. The virus spread into her ear. She developed partial facial parylisis, distorted hearing, ie cannot recognise speech with multiple sounds around. More than that, the virus affected her left labyrinth which meant she underwent 99% loss of balance. Her consultant…
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PIP and divorce
Hi guys, I was not sure if I should post this or not. I am separated from my wife now for neatly 3 years and from the start we both agreed on how much I should give to her and my daughter every month and I have kept my word. My question is would my wife be entitled to any of my PIP disability money with the divorce? I have…
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ESA review
Hi, I've been on ESA since it began, incapacity benefit before then. I'm currently having to fill the forms in, again! I've been in the support group all the time, but I'm obviously worried that could change with the way things are. What will happen if they don't put me back into the support group? Will the benefit just…
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ESA3(IBR) vs ESA3(IBRD) form
Hi, does anyone know the difference between these? I have the IBRD form. apparently the DWP has underpaid, and some people are 'entitled' (dislike that word) to payouts. I initially google searched for the form because it would help to do it onscreen, rather than pen and paper, and found mainly the IBR result coming up…
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LCWRA Of UC
Hey guys, I just have a question and I know you won’t be able to say for definite but I am just wondering what your thoughts are as this is all new to me. My husband is suffering from ‘severe depression’ well over a year, tried so many meds and has had some private counselling and now on the waiting list for face to face…
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ESA over £16000
Hi - I'm looking for some advice. My mum has MS and has done for around 30 years or so. She claims higher level PIP and ESA with the additional components for being severely disabled. She has claimed these (and the previous DLA/Income Support) for years and years as she is profoundly disabled and hasn't been able to works…
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Daughter at Uni - Paid placement, benefits???
Hi I'm asking for advice for my sister and Niece. My sister is has learning dificulties and claims disability. She is independednt has has her own home paid for by the council. Her Daughter has done really well and gone to University. Part of her University course was to take a years placement in a working account office.…
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Notice of pip assessment
Hi, How much notice do you normally receive for the date of face to face appoinments? Also, can you change the date? We sent the form back about four weeks ago and when I called to check they had received it was told that the assessment should take place in under eight week.
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Esa support gp - review in 'medium term'
HI, I want to ask several questions about my recent ESA review but for now I'd just like to ask: I was put in the Support Group and paperwork says 'to be reviewed in the medium term as all avenues haven't been exhausted' Clearly the HCP didn't read my forms correctly or listen to me regarding 'the all avenues bit'.…
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PIP Tribunal WON, what happens next?
Hello all, Today I received a letter through the post to say that my PIp tribunal has been successful and I will now be awared the Enhanced Rate of Daily Living and the Enhanced Rate of Mobility. It says that this has been awarded from June 2017 (which is when I started my claim for PIP, I didn't receive DLA). Does this…
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Strange questions during their interview pip?
Okay I had my pip just wonder if any one else have strange questions during their interview with the ascendant? Like here just a few I had. Do you have a face book account? - my answer to my self what this got to do with pip?. Have you got paid previous back pay? - would of thought you know this answer if you I haven't!.…
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Care at home costs?
My mother is next week having care needs assessment carried out by the local council,after this it says she needs to have a financial means test. I know the limit at which council help towards funding stops at £23,500 and she has over this so will be self funding,however ive read the more you have the more you pay. So…
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Advice for my mum
Hi all, I don't know if anyone can help or advise. My dad who is 67 received a hefty compensation claim about 15 years ago, basically the hospital were negligent during a bypass operation and he ended up losing both his legs, which obviously means that he is now disabled. Since then his health has deteriorated and now has…
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Had pip assessment yesterday and received text saying they have received my forms within 24hrs
Am I right in finking that this is a bad thiung. As how will they get my forms so fast the dwp. Someone said that's when they will refuse you when they do it fast. But they didn't have time to look at my medical records I'm sure. I have slipped disc, oa in ankles , COPD, and severe anger issues and I'm on a violent patient…
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Sheltered Housing Local Authority Criteria
I have heard something which does not sound quite right. Turned down for sheltered housing because mental health not taken into account - told others with physical disabilities will always have more points and priority. The person has disability benefits for mental health for many years. Is it not the case that mental…
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When will my PiP payments be backdated from?
Hi, so I was receiving DLA back in 2015, but when capita took over they unjustifiably closed my claim. 4 years later I’ve applied for PiP with the help of a benefit advisor who told me I should be able to get my payments backdated to the time my original claim of DLA was cancelled. Has anybody heard of this happening in…
