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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
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Giving up work help
Hi we have a new born baby my partners on maternity leave and I work full time 48 hour week shift work. It’s got to the point where I know Im going to have to leave my job been there 16 years started at age of 21. My partner has a disability and recieves middle rate care and higher disability living Allowance and is not…
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Budget 2018
Opening his Budget 2018 the Chancellor promised ‘a budget for the strivers, the grafters and the carers’. There are some measures that will ease the pressure on some families and these are to be welcomed. But, the Chancellor has failed to make the spending commitments to improving financial support for unpaid carers or the…
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Managing donations to support treatment
Hi all I've a friend who is very ill and is now on a treatment which isn't funded by the NHS so is "co-funding" it. They haven't set up a gofundme or any other similar thing, but have received (unsolicited) donations from friends and family to help with the cost. They've asked if I could help with the admin of this, as…
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Where to sell Hearing Aids
Any suggestions where is the best place to try and sell a pair of Hearing Direct hearing aids? We have a pair of HD 430 RI's which are no-longer required.
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Am I entitled to ESA
Hi, I'm 17 years old and I am about to drop out of college due to severe medical issues. I cannot even sit in my wheelchair right now, and I haven't been able to attend since the first week in September. If I drop out, my mother will lose all benefits pertaining to me, and I know we cannot survive without it, and I already…
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Complex issue Loans and deprivation of capital.
This is my first post, so HELLO ! Due to cancer and other health problems Ive recently claimed both my pensions early. Ive £24000 in my account as a lump sum and an income from both pensions of around £555pm. Ive informed DWP. I know I will be off ESA due to the lump sum. What is critical is my SMI I cant find out if it…
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Carers uk petition to raise carers allowance. Scotland now gets £8.50 more per wk.
Carersuk's has started a petition which requests that Carer's Allowance is raised. Please sign.…
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Advice for PIP claim
Hi a friend of ours is currently going through PIP and has just missed enhanced rate by 2 points. The assessor has said that his eating aids (cutlery)are not prescribed by OT so are not considered an aid. Is this usual?
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Benefits & returning to work
Hi! I'm looking to pick some brains & get advice on what to expect with my benefits if I try to go back to work. I say try as it's really uncertain whether or not I'd be capable of working & maintaining a job because of how my health effects me on a daily basis. I haven't worked for roughly 7 years now but I'm really…
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Pip Decision taking for ever
Hello everyone just wondering if anyone's in the same situation as me? Basically my PIP claim started on 27/04/18 I had my F2F on 06/08/18 They received the report on 07/08/18 and said I should hear back within 4 weeks. I've still not heard anything, I've called up 3 times and the past 3 weeks it's been with claim…
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DVLA renewal - fed up and worried
I have a medical condition that causes sleepiness, but it has been well controlled by medication for years now. I declared it to DVLA when I first got my licence... big mistake! I wish I’d never bothered doing the right thing due to the bureaucratic nightmare I now find myself in. I had to renew my licence in July. First…
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Equalities act 2010
Has anyone ever tried to impose the Equalities Act 2010 on DWP for not making a "reasonable adjustment" by way of offering a (working) email address to contact their local JCP office to a non-speaker ? I have started the complaints process !
