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PIP Renweal Changed..MR Failed.. now tribunal...what can I expect?
Hi All I have previously been awarded enhanced daily living (12 points) and standard mobility (8 points) I got 'renewed' and had an awful assessment with my husband present , I am on double crutches and had disabilities since the age of 11.I have always worked as have government support that helps and a blue badge. None of…
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PIP first payment
I was hoping one of you lovely people could answer a question for me. I was awarded PIP and had my last DLA payment on the 16th February. Given PIP is paid four weeks in arrears, does this mean that I will get my first PIP payment tommrow? Thank you for your help.
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ESA WRAG with a sick note. Confused.
I have a sick note stating I am unfit for work, I put in a claim for ESA and they have advised I am to be in the WRAG group, from what I've read on the gov website it states I could be put on community work placement. How can this be if my own GP has raised a sick note? Can this be challenged? Also I understand to raise a…
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Mobility Car in a crash.. help!
Hi, Looking for some help if possible. My dad had a wee bump in his mobility car, someone was cycling and my dad never seen then. He took them off their bike and he has a few dents on the car. Thank goodness that guy on the bike was fine! Bless him! The police witnessed the incident and he got 3 points of his licence and a…
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ESA RENEWAL SENT IN OCT 6th 2017
I have still not heard back from Dwp about esa renewal I have phoned a few times but still heard nothing. Anybody else still awaiting renewal?
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Mandatory Reconsideration for PIP - 28 days
Just so no one else gets caught out like I have. You have 30 days to request a MR.., but only 28 days to get the MR letter to the DWP. I've had two phone calls with ESA - checked i had until the 12th to get the MR Letter to them, was told yes. Now its the 8th (MR was requested on 12th March). Just counted the days, its…
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Trying to get a copy of my sons DLA letter from ex
My son is 5 years old, lives with his mom/my ex and has (smooth Brain Syndrome/lissencephaly) in short he has very delayed development, he cant walk, talk or even sit without support or atleast someone sat with him. Which means he needs lot of special equipment, which i just cant afford and i ev looked in to charities and…
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Social service possible cutting support hours?
We had somebody from county hall come out to our supported living complex and assess us all individually, they are looking to cut hours. I get 21 hours support a week and my manager said that keeps me well and has prevented me from being sectioned in 18 months when before then it was twice a year for 8 years. The assesser…
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PIP decision
I got my PIP decision and i get enhanced both rates but i dont agree with the points? they dont match what the report states and what i think should be there. Should i request a mandatory reconsideration or leave it?
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Stair lift .. Retailers and brands
We are in the market for a stairlift. It will be a curved type with 14 steps and 2 180 degree turns. We have had a small number of quotes so far and it is getting increasingly complicated ..bit like a cross between comparing mobile phone contracts and double glazing sales tactics. I have a few questions which someone more…
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Experiences of claiming pip on mental health grounds.
I currently claim DLA as I have Bipolar disorder which has a great impact on my life. However, my claim is due to end in August. I know I will soon receive an invite to claim pip, however I have heard some horror stories relating to applying for this benefit on mental health grounds. I would just like to hear peoples…
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07781 number - disablility txt
My local authority disability section text phone number starts 07781 - which as far as I am aware is a Guernsey number which is non-inclusive on my THREE mobile account - costing 48p per minute and unknown txt costs ! The thing is that I live on mainland UK- and expected the number to be free (or at least inclusive) Whats…
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Mersey tunnel and Mersey flow concessions
Just for anyone who has struggled to set up the concession accounts for the new Runcorn Bridge and or the Mersey Tunnels. Runcorn Bridge(s): I tried the week the bridge opened and was receiving 'computer says no' responses, contact via their online form was singularly unhelpful. Part of my problem was that although…
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Prescription Penalty Charge Notice when exempt
Hi, Im hoping that some one can help me with this, Im a diabetic, have been since i was 12 (now 50) and therefore never had to pay for prescriptions. I have now received a fine, for not having a valid certificate for exemption, but I have never been told about the need to have a certificate and never had one. The NHS…
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PIP Change of Circumstance response time query?
Hi All. I wonder if any of you can put my mind at rest? I currently receive Standard Care and Standard Mobility PIP allowance. In February, I contacted them as my condition has deteriorated. I got the letter for the assessment, I went to centre, waited 40 minutes, to be informed that they would not be able to see me for…
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Will I Lose Benefit ?
Ok, so i was in hospital for 4 years due to paranoid schizophrenia but now back in the community taking medication, I get anxiety and lots of tiredness from my meds therefore cannot work part or full time at the moment However, i have started volunteer work of 2 hours per week, usually with a care worker. Do you think i…
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Closed ESA claim will there be a final payment?
I closed my ESA claim last week on Wednesday and I thought that as ESA was paid in arrears I'd receive another payment on my usual payment day Thursday? However, I didn't receive it and nor have I received any correspondence from the DWP is this normal? Many thanks?
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PIP paid into wrong Bank Account
I made a PIP claim on behalf of my mum. Unfortunately she gave me the wrong bank details and DWP has paid her back payment into wrong account. They say they won't reissue payment as I gave them the wrong details. The bank can't trace the payment as I don't know which bank account the payment went into. The DWP can't tell…
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Negative changes to the Motability scheme as of 1st January 2017.
I have this week been informed that Motability have introduced a cap of £27,500 on all vehicles (£28,500 for 7-seater vehicles). All vehicles over this price have been removed from the scheme. Also, all SUVs and MPVs over 170bhp have been removed from the scheme. Finally, if you require a 7-seater you must now prove the…
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Autism mum/Carer needs help
Hi On behalf of my step daughter. She basically has got herself into a mess. This is what I have managed to work out from her situation. The local water authority passed her areas to a company who took the case of monies owed to county court, She agreed a payment plan with them. She sincerely believed that this the only…