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Backdated disabled child element
The tribunal upheld our case and we have just been awarded low rate DLA for our child. It was a a re-claim which ended in June 2018 and we were refused in May 2018. Can we apply for for backdated disabled element of CTC? Also the hearing was in September but HMRC lost or didn't receive the tribunal letter that gave the…
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Jury service
I'm not sure where to post this thread but this seems to be the best place. I have been called for jury service but I don't know where to turn to for help with my disabled husband. He is physically disabled and he has aspergers syndrome. I normally care for him 24/7. I have asked to be excused the jury service but I don't…
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PIP £10 Christmas Bonus
Hi Has anyone got their £10 Christmas bonus for being on PIP (I haven't) if not do you know when I'll get it as it is the 14th December already.
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PIP myth buster removed
Hello, I went to show somebody the myth buster about DLA to PIP (I still haven't had my PIP letter), and I noticed that it had been withdrawn. Does anybody know if there are any new articles of such? I'm a bit worried because the myth buster said that if you were turned down for PIP, your DLA would continue for 28 days…
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3 month old Acorn Stairlift Residual Value Zero or even less
Be careful when you buy a stair lift from Acorn Stair lifts. My Mother purchased a curved stair lift from them in November last year No where near as keen to speak when I was trying to find out what to do with the stairlift (my mother passed away mid February) as when trying to sell an add on Maintenance contract. I am…
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Pip & ssp
If you’ve been awarded PIP are you still entitled to claim SSP? Thank you
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Really bad IBS and Barrett’s oesophagus. Can I claim anything
Hi guys Been struggling the past 6 months I had a really bad camera procedure done , well my bowel didn’t react nicely to it ! And now the hospital say I have really bad IBS which I never had before . Really bad lower back pain Stabbing abdominal pain Permanent watery stools Going the toilet 6-8 times a day Passing…
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Brothers Esa stopped
Brothers on long term sick had esa (contribution)stopped and Called him in for interview Told thatyears ago he hadn’t put down on his income capacity claim form , some income that he was receiving ,Brother denies this.Since then he’s gone on to esa 2011,but has never had a support and allowance form from dwp to fill in…
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I won my pip tribunal
Hi can someone help me please I won my pip tribunal on the 21/11/18 and have been rewarded the enhanced rate from the 9/2/18 i wondering do I get backdated and when will I get the reward letter from pip to tell me how long I'm getting it for and is there anything I have to do now? Also I'm claiming job seekers do I get…
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Perthes help !
My child has been diagnosed with perthes, he is so brave but effects him as he can’t do what other children do. Can someone offer me advise on blue badge and if there is any help we can get with money ?
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NHS Prescriptions.
would I have received a card for free perscriptions when I was notified of my ESA award. I'm still unclear about whether I'm on income or contribution based. My 3 month prepaid certificate has run out.
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Dla
Am changing from DLA to PIP with a change in my disability do they have to contact my gp
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Hi I'm new to this needing 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 suppment payment from 9/2/18 but ended on the 24/11/18. Also can someone tell me do I…
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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…
