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Pip help
hi I was getting low rate DLa then it ended and on the 9/2/18 I was turned down for pip then on the 21/11/18 I won my tribunal appeal and I was awarded enhanced pip from the 9/2/18 can someone tell me do I get it backdated. I was getting supplement payments of £88 every 4 weeks from 9/2/18 but ended on the 24/11/18 what…
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Access to work help
Good evening My partner and I are due to move to a new home which is around 7 miles from his work place he has epilepsy and can take seizures when ever. Where are we are moving is still in the city but it’s a new development of homes so no bus route and he can not drive, my question is would access to work support him to…
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Universal credit/entitledto.com
I ran my circumstances through the benefit calculator and cannot believe how much my income will drop when UC comes out next year. I have been on ESA for a little over 2 years and in receipt of PIP for 4. I get the 2 bedroom rate for HB to allow for overnight carers but I still pay a shortfall in my rent. I have been on…
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Renewall of bus pass refused
I have had a disabled bus pass for 4 years and have recently gone from standard DLA to PIP with enhanced personal help, when I went to renew my bus pass they said I dont have enough points ,I dont understand I had one before and nothing has decreased in my mobility its got worse ,why should PIP stop me getting it renewed…
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Changing power of attorney processes within banking
I have no idea how to go about what I am about to suggest but, at a time when you really need things to get a bit easier, registering a LPA with the various banks, pension providers, government agencies, share registrars etc takes an age and can be quite costly. Firstly, why don't we havet an informal process? If I have…
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Christmas bonus letters
Does anyone know the rough timing of the Christmas bonus letters? I don't usually notice them but this year I'm having to monitor my post due to issues with Royal Mail but I'm not sure when the letter should arrive. I have a PIP payment due tomorrow and my December payment will be on 21st December.
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Abandoned
Hi, Not sure if anyone can help, but any advice or support will be gratefully received . I am currently stuck in a standoff with Opcare and the CCG in regards to a suitable wheelchair. My daughter has LGMD. Almost ten years ago, recommended by the consultants in partnership with a charity, helped us acquire a wheelchair…
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Motability ap grant
Has anyone dealt with the grants team recently ? We are presently looking at our first motability car due to daughter's special needs equipment not fitting in present car with the kids. I've looked and looked and can't find anything but a lwb van people carrier suitable small vans and large cars (galaxy, caddy, Sharan etc…
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Pips mental change ... awarded in aug 16
I applied for pip back in July . My award letter dated 25th July 2016 states they can award from 24th August 2016 My mental health effects me going out etc so I believe if they had relooked at my original form I would have been in with a chance . I’ve read that if you applied before 28th November 2016 your basicly out of…
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PIP cannot follow an unfamiliar route affect driving?
Hello, So the question is: how can people claim they are unable to follow an unfamiliar route, yet they can drive to an unfamiliar place? Thank you
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Record PIP assessment
After reading accounts how assessor reports are not always accurate, I think recording an assessment could be a good idea. I see there are rules about informing them, taking two recorders etc but what would be the consequence of just recording it on your phone? Has anyone ever used a recording to prove their assessor lied?
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Major Illness & Help?
Hi I am hoping someone will be able to advise us on what we can do next - my daughter and her partner have worked really hard since they left school and although in in their late 20s and low incomes saved up a deposit and with the help of the Help to Buy scheme managed to buy a lovely little house in Exeter. Everything was…
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ORR consulting on disabled travel policies and passenger assist
http://orr.gov.uk/rail/consumers/consumer-consultations/improving-assisted-travel-consultation-2018 This consultation sets out proposals to change the Disabled People's Protection Policy (DPPP) Guidance for train and station operators on how to write their policies for helping disabled people to travel by rail. It is the…
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ESA50 in the post ... let’s see how long this takes now
ESA50 received 15th September . ESA50 due back by 17th October . Posted special delivery today 2/10/17 Should be received tomorrow 3/10/17 The waiting game commences :(
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ESA Appeal Won - Rates Query
Hi all, Long term lurker on these forums, getting some great advice from other peoples posts, but not been able to find an answer about my query. Today, after waiting 11 months, I won my tribunal for my ESA work related group benefit to be reinstated, receiving 15 points, after an initial 0 points at the medical last year.…
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Blue Badge and PIP
Hi all, just after a bit of advice, i have been awarded a disabled bus pass and a blue badge from my local authority and have currently got a PIP claim awaiting a decision, would the fact i've been awarded the passes and badge improve my chances of a successful claim and would i be able to send them as new evidence? Any…
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ESA re-assessment worries
Hello All, In summary: Should I hand in a letter from my psychiatrist that makes mention of my failed attempt at trying to get back into work, stopped the second day as I wasn’t able to continue working due to a humiliating incident resulting from bowel issues. Also, the letter mentions going abroad, for a networking event…
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New decision about deaf people eligible for mobility component of PIP?
Hiya, I heard that there was a new ruling that means deaf people can now claim for the mobility component of PIP, similar to previous DLA claims. At the time I was assessed, it was not in place. I was given a ten year award (the maximum) so I don't have to reapply for ages, but is there any way I'll still be able to…
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Mental Health Assessment (CMHT)
I think i first had one about 9 years ago, so i'm curious to know whether its likely to be the same thing (i saw a psychiatrist, we went over my whole life history) or whether its changed and is done differently now? Has any had one recently? Will they have my previous notes? And does the outcome determine whether i get…
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ESA and court action
Hello all Can I be made to repay a student loan if I'm on Esa? Thanks
