-
BLue Badge Autism / Hidden Disabilities 2019 changes
In 2018 the Government announced following a consultation that Blue Badge reform would be happening for people with hidden disabilities e.g. autism. We were told that this would happen in 'early 2019'. Well here we are in May 2019 and nothing has happened. My local council had no information so i contacted the National…
-
face to face for pip assessment
I am over 65 and am receive pip, I have sent off my recent assessment form on January. I recently phoned to enquire how my assessment was going as my blue badge run out and my car is due back at the end of the month. I was told by a unhappy person on the other end that I was waiting for a face to face assessment, and I…
-
Carers allowance questions
Hi, I've been trying to find out if my Mother would be entitled to a carer. Shes almost housebound now with huge difficulties walking, dressing and basic hygiene but my Father does most of the assisting her. My fathers now struggling as he's 80 and Mums getting more demanding. My main problem is, they're very old school…
-
Finding out stuff
Not at all sure this is the right place but hoping someone can point me in the right direction for information. A friend is planning on coming on an extended visit. She is currently in a wheelchair. By the time she comes she may have a prosthetic limb but will probably still need a wheelchair as well. I need to work out…
-
ESA appointment received/few questions.
Hi I've received notification of upcoming appointment for f2f assessment for esa. This is a reassessment of which I have been in the support group for the past 3 years. Not much has changed since my last assessment in capability to work and should hopefully be awarded support component again. How long does it take for the…
-
DLA for 76 year old
I'm trying to help my Grandma apply for a blue badge. Firstly, she has lost the actual award letter, but I can see from her recent April increase letter that she receives higher rate mobility DLA. It says further on down this letter that if you were 16-64 in April 2013 you will be affected by the introduction of PIP. (But…
-
Disabled rail travel assistance?
Do you need to have a disabled rail card to get the assistance? Wanting to travel down south to visit my brother and family, but there are 3 changers, I have cognitive problems and mobility and balance issues, can’t do many steps or down escalators. I am eligible for the rail card, but it costs £20 and it will save me £13.…
-
missing esa payment
Hi guys. My mother is severely disabled and recieves esa like clockwork every other saturday, she phone d me this morning in tears as she has had no payment and no warning! i spoke to a friend and they have not had child tax credit payed either so im wondering if this is a nationwide issue? thanks guys
-
Paying for care at home
My Mother has end stage kidney failure and end stage heart failure and we have recently arranged care for her to remain in her own home. As a result a financial assessment was carried out, the majority of the DRE was not taken into account. The end result though was that she has nothing to pay. However she has now been…
-
Setting up a trust
Hi, I was wondering has anyone successfully set up.a.vulnetablt.adults trust fo themselves? I'm struggling to receive.help.and advice. I have approached STEP, Unbiased, for help from IFAs and Solicitors, but so far no one can assist me or advise me. My information.sent.to them. Hi I have been awarded 20K from a CICA claim…
-
2 Questions😃
Firstly, just a quickie! Can I still gift aid when I donate to charity as I’m no longer working? It’s mainly bits and bobs to the BHF etc and probably less than £150 a year in monthly standing orders. Secondly, I occasionally do a little bit of volunteering- not much, it’s part of my CBT. It’s not just me, quite a few of…
-
TUI Holiday free welfare taxi
An update to my previous thread on holiday booking, As far as i am aware this is TUI only When booking holiday as stated in my previous post only use the TUI welfare number. For transfers from airport to hotel / hotel to airport, you have 2 options. A free coach or a bookable taxi at an extra cost. As my previous post…
-
Am I missing a disability payment ?
Howdy ! I have been on universal credit only recently in the scheme of things . My first payment was £315 on 5th of March . I actually joined universal credit on 29 jan My next payment is due on Tuesday £317. Fair enough . When I went to my first appointment with my coach at the job centre I was advised to get a fit note ,…
-
resigning to care for child with dla
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about resigning to look after child with middle level dla. I currently work part time and when I am working my mum looks after my child but she is in her late 70's and it's getting too much for her. I spoke to universal credit today and they said you can have sanctions for up to…
-
Transporting a mobility scooter from seller to buyer?
My Mum would like to buy a mobility scooter from a friend who lives about 15 miles (20 minutes) away - from West Malling to Swanley in Kent. Does anyone know of a service that will do this sort of delivery? I thought about a "man with a van" service, but as the scooter weighs about 100kg it might not be that…
-
PIP assessment for pensioners
My brother has been claiming PIP for several years. He is coming up to 69 years old. He has multiple health issues mostly stemming from genetic problems. After collapsing in 2014 with sepsis, when he nearly died, his one functioning kidney failed and he has since had dialysis 3 times a week. The kidney was subsequently…
-
Carers Allowance break
My wife is convinced that she needs to inform the carers allowance people that she is taking a break from caring for me - she is away (at her parents) for 3 days Should she inform them or is she just wasting her (and their) time by doing so ? I am aware that she can take a 4 week break every 6 months - without it affecting…
-
council tax discount backdated
i have just realised that i may have been entitled to a discount on council tax whilst my son (adult) was living with me as he has a mental impairment on reading about this on their website they say they dont backdate claims is this legal and should i apply anyway?
-
Help Needed with Blue Badge Please
Hi everyone, I have applied for a renewal Blue Badge for an elderly friend, it had to be done on a computer! Anyway, I uploaded all the info needed + attachments. She had a letter back saying they needed a copy of her birth certificate + a copy of her council tax bill and a photo (which we had already sent). She had…
-
Suggestions for very light, warm duvet please?
Please can I pick your collective brains, I need a very light, very warm duvet for a little old lady who does not have the strength to move the down and feather one she has. I think it's 12tog, she uses it all year round! Is there some alternative filling you can suggest? TIA
