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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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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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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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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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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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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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VAT exemption bidet/toilet
I'm looking to buy a rather expensive Bidet type shower toilet, sometimes known as a Japanese toilet or washloo and I understand that these purchases can qualify for zero vat rating where the purchaser is suffering from a chronic illness. I perused the HMRC website to confirm this, but although it confirms this, it doesn't…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
