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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…
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Wheel chair - public transport
Your views on the photo please. I am involved in transporting wheelchairs in my job, but facing a wheelchair backwards does not sound right. Is it really safer, just in taxis, trains, buses and cars?
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Depression... PIP?
Hello, I have no idea about PIP as don’t know anyone who claims it. My husband has been suffering depression for a year almost, now on his third antidepressant and it’s getting no better. He has symptoms like not being able to get out of bed in the morning, doesn’t care about anything, will blow money to try and make him…
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Pip Review timescales
Just had a quick question to put my mind at ease Have submitted an AR1 review form for my pip back in October which was received on 26th Oct but still no update. I have spoke to pip section few times over the course but still sat to be checked by decision maker if it needs to be forwarded to IAS or not. I have been on pip…
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Refused dla!!!!!
Hi has anyone else been refused dla my son is 8 1/2 has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy and incontinence...I got refused dla so asked for a mandatory reconsideration which today has also been refused.. it's so disheartening....he needs more help than a another child his age his muscles are affected in both legs…
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council tax exemption for permanent severe mental or social impairment...
Just found out that an exemption exists for council tax of you have a permanent mental and social impairment, I had never heard of it before.. have any of you claimed for this?Rethink says this: xemption due to severe mental impairment The council tax rules say that a person is exempt from council tax if they have a…
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can you get sectioned for anxiety and depression?
I went to my ESA assessment alone because I had nobody to go with me, I was in their 20 minites and the women asked me how i got there and I said but bus which is a 50 minite bus journey there and back.. I spoke about how my depression and anxiety affects me but I think going on the bus alone there when I wrote in my…
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Beware of holiday company rip off
Went in store TUI to book a short haul holiday. Checked hotel had disability adapted rooms, wanted room as member of party is in a wheelchair, this is a deal breaker. TUI rep confirmed all details & asked for a £400 non refundable deposit. I asked if the room was confirmed. He replied NO, its a request, it would be after…
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Motorised wheelchairs
This is not strictly benefit related but does involve someone who receives PIP and ESA. There is a lady who belongs to a group I go to now and then who really needs a motorised wheelchair. Social Services have offered her an indoor version but that would mean not being able to use it out of her home, to be honest, with…
