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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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
