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Epilepsy PIP face to face assessment
Hi everyone happy to join you , I hope you can help me in this , my sister suffer from severe epilepsy she is having unwarned tonic colonic seizures almost every day , she needs continuous supervision and help, she suffer from depression and back and joints pain from seizures injuries . She always get awarded DLA for about…
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Supporting a mentally ill partner
I don’t really know where is the right place to post this and wondering if any one is in a similar situation and now you cope. Background: husband diagnosed with depression April 2018 and probably had it for a while before that. Tried different antidepressants and lost his job a week later once he started the first one as…
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PIP, ESA and pregnancy
Hello, I have recently found out i am pregnant, seven weeks gone. I have just had my ESA renewed in January (support group, 3 year award, receive SDP so as i understand it protected from UC) and I have literally last week sent in my PIP form (voluntary changeover from indefinite high rate care and mobility due to CPN going…
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Amber Rudd's announcement re PIP
Does this mean that all pensioners who currently receive PIP will be exempt from further assessments?
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Do i have grounds to appeal this £5000 overpayment?
Last summer i moved to a new flat only 1/2 a mile away but as it crossed a 'line' i am now under a different council/borough, despite the same town/city being on the address so it took me a few weeks to realise so once i did i called this council to apply for my benefits - ESA & HB (PIP not changed), they said i have to…
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PIP and Universal Credit
Hi, long-time forum member here but new user name as some of this may get a bit personal.... 17-y-o son with ASD, ADHD and Anxiety. Was advised to apply for PIP in Oct 2017, then UC in Jan 2018. PIP has been through to Tribunal (Feb 2019, 16 months!!) and won, with enhanced daily living and mobility, just waiting to see if…
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Freedom pass
How many days does it take for renewal of freedom pass (disability)? Thanks
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Bank Account
Afternoon I am appointee for my son who is Autistic age 33 .All his benefits go into my bank account and if anything happened to me he would be unable to access his money. I cannot open him a bank account of his own because he hasn't got any form of id passport driving licence etc any letters that refer to him are all…
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How is Motability so cheap?
Less so at the "entry level" vehicles, and I've no intention of getting a high end one, but it does surprise me how cheap some of their deals are. For example, BMW 218 SE Coupe on a PCH for 36 months with 20,000 miles allowance is about £460 per month in the open market. Motability does the same car, including maintenance,…
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PIP December 2017 High Court ruling
Hi everyone, I was hoping to find some advice. I recently made a claim for PIP, and was awarded nothing for daily living but given the standard rate for mobility. Although I take issue with not being awarded anything for daily living, my main concern is the fact I've been awarded the standard rate for mobility, despite the…
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PIP Assesement - Complete lies
My wife has the following conditions for the past several years: Ulcerative Colitis Arthirits (secondary to the above) Mental health issues Aczema We completed the form and sent all medical evidence to DWP. I know PIP is not awarded on diagnosis but on care needs, which my wife needs a lot of. so basically I went with her…
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Pip tribunal
Hi. I had my pip tribunal yesterday and it was hell. The doctor started off nice then her personality just changed then she became nice at the end. I have adhd/asd and severe anxiety so yesterday was awful. I had a friend with me and a rep who both spoke for me. I tried my best but they just try to confuse you. My rep…
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PIP award for 16 year old
My son has just received his determination for PIP and has been awarded enhanced rates for both elements, which surprised us as we felt we were erring on the side of under-playing his disability when we completed the form. He is 16yo with Downs Syndrome and the determination says it will be reviewed in 10 years time, again…
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Changing My Motability Vehicle?
Hi, I've had a Kia Stonic on Motability for the last 5 months or so. Can I change it for a more economical car, as at 33mpg it is hard to run off my non-existent income?
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VAT paid on disabled bathroom
My mum has recently had to have a new bathroom installed after she had a Stoke last year and the existing one became unsuitable. I have now belatedly learnt that she should not have paid any VAT on this. Unfortunately just about everything has been paid for including VAT. Does anyone know if I can expect the suppliers to…
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Needing reassurance when travelling on public transport and PIP?
I can only travel on familiar journeys, journeys I have done with staff so I know what to do. If unfamiliar I can get lost/overwhelmed. Sometime when loud groups of people get on the bus/train I become paranoid that they are looking/talking about me. Sometimes I find it too overwhelming and get off at earlier stops than…
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Rep for PIP Tribunal
Now that my wifes pip has been declined and we have to go to tribunal I have been in touch with Citizens Advice and they have said they can help with doing the appeal form but cannot attend the appeal with us. Is there any organisations out there that can provide this service and get someone to come with us.
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carers allowance
shortly i will be my mothers full time carer and will be leaving work to do it,will i be able to claim jsa and carers allowance plus i don't want to mess my mothers money up as she receives the higher rate,thanks
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Who pays for care and are savings used
Apologies if I have posted in the wrong forum. My Mum is 87 and has multiple health problems. She is suffering from end stage renal failure and currently in hospital. They are talking about sending her home with things in place for end of life. She gets pension credit guarantee and low rate AA which is her only income. She…
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Tips and advice for first face to face
My partner has got his first face to face assessment Monday , previously a decision was made on paper evidence etc so a face to face was not needed. He has many mental health problems, including borderline personality disorder , adhd and ocd. The idea of the whole thing is making him ill and stressed already. I know you…
