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Wheelchair taxi in London
If someone was arriving by train at a London rail station in a wheelchair, is there a known taxi service that transports to a London hospital (and back later)
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ATOS Assessment questions...Help !
Previously I had some questions about a PIP claim, it has been found out that the questionnaire is with Independent assessment services One thing, they wrote a letter asking that they would be writing to one of our health professionals to get more info. This was to a health professional we saw 10 years ago, which we had…
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Dla to pip
I have received the letter saying that my dla is stopping in May and have to now apply for pip. I telephoned them to my the claim and was told that I will be contacted in the next two weeks and if I don't get a from by the 2nd of May then to ring back. Does any one know what happens next. Thanks Kimberley
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Unfair carers costs
My mum had a spinal operation last year that left her paralyzed from the waste down, she has had a care package in place for the past 7 months and has now been told that she has to pay £85 a week leaving her with only £100 a month to live on, she is totally gutted about this as her husbands pension(my dads) has been taken…
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disabled facilities grant experienced help required
Hello hope you are well We have been successful in getting a DFG for our son for his ongoing needs the purpose of the DFG is for a downstairs Toilet Bathroom wet room . The council are prepared to put the full amount according to the cost to create the facility required. We also want to do other work at the same time to…
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Acorn stairlift hard sell warranty
3 weeks ago I had a acorn stairlift installed for my 86 year old mother. I had read a few reviews of stairlifts and online guides and contacted [TEXT DELETED BY FORUM TEAM] to send a Acorn stairlift salesman around. The salesman came and I paid the deposit then the balance on fitting. Since then my mother has been…
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Hospital stay
Hi guy My wife as been in hospital for 3 weeks now and is being transferred from Basildon hospital in Essex to the London hospital because the opp she has had done is not working and she as quite a few problems that's why they are transferring her to the London. She get income support and disability allowance i also get…
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Unemployment due to depression or dyslexia/dyspraxia.
I was wondering if there was a link between unemployment and these conditions. To clarify, dyspraxia is a clinical name for someone who appears clumsy and may lack organising and social skills.
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ESA claim for my son
So, the time has finally arrived. My son is twenty years old next week, and child benefits stop, so I've claimed ESA today on his behalf. I'm his appointee as he has a severe learning disability and numerous other conditions. It took about five minutes on hold before I was able to speak to a call handler, then around…
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Personal Health budgets/wales
Hi hope someone can help me on this- as I am getting very confused with different authorities etc. My wife will need substantial care when she leaves hospital. Our consultant (based in Walton/England)- has agreed to support her in getting a Personal Health budget. Our Welsh council/Conwy has said Wales don't do these ?? Is…
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pip renewal today - terrifed
i wonder if you can help I am a disabled chap - who gets PIP, higher mobility and normal living rate I do deserve this - and i would say i was entitled to it. Recieving this payment changed my life entirely, and i have been recieving it - for a tiny bit over 2 years. It has allowed me to return to work, and live a happier…
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registered vehicle as disabled class (exempt)
hmm can't edit the title that should say registering Apologies for possibly asking a really simple question but I've made myself dizzy going around in circles of links on the gov.uk website. How do I register my van as disabled class when the tax isn't currently due? I'm entitled to it (enhanced mobility PIP) and the…
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Denied PIP what next.
Hi, Just after some advice really. please. I'm have mental health and other problems. been on disability for long time now. done all the pip paper work, then had my assessment. cut long story short, i got denied pip from the letter they sent me. what i don't understand is, they lied about most of it, even saying they made…
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Question re PIP and Eating and Drinking
Hello all, I'm filling in my son's PIP form and just wondered if anyone can answer this: it says on the descriptors 'needs prompting to take nutrition'; do they mean prompting for every mouthful and every sip or just some prompting? My son can and does eat and drink unaided but needs to be told it's time to eat and…
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employed and unemployed relationships
My partner and i are thinking abut moving in together he is on ESA as he is disabled and unable to work, and i work full time, would he lose all his benefit, if i move in with him or would i be better of going part time before i move in with him
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Pension (Guarantee) Credit & Carers Allowance
Hi, I've spent a long time trying to find an answer to this query but can't find a direct answer, I hope someone can help me. My husband used to receive Carers Allowance for looking after me until he turned 65 at which point he began claiming State Pension and he received the Guarantee element as he still had/has carers…
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Complaint About Social Services Autism Adult Care
This isn't really the right place, but I don't know of any other on this forum that is slightly more appropriate. I was assessed as needed social work help, particularly with 'live' face to face communicating, with a new kitchen and bathroom and some general 'housework' support. I know I write well, but I don't do face to…
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Hi :-)
Hi all, I wish to introduce myself, I am one of the board guides for this board, I have limited knowledge but I will try to help and direct you to places where you can get help and if I cant help I will signpost you onto someone else. I am not always online but will always reply to any PM's I receive, as on all boards if…
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Advice re mandatory reconsideration
My partner is claiming universal credit (since January) and has been handing in sick notes. He received a letter last week telling him he’s been put in the wrag group but he will be appealing this as he feels he meets the criteria for support group, the support group. He has asked for the report and once he sees where they…
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Mobility scooter car carrier rack
Hi I’m trying to locate a mobility scooter car carrier rack similar to this, any ideas please? http://leighsafes.co.uk/attacharack.html
