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Motability Increase Good Condition Bonus
I have just seen this on another forum: As mentioned on another often used forum, from 20th September 2018 Motability are increasing the Good Condition Bonus payable when a vehicle is returned in good condition at the end of the lease period. The Good Condition Bonus for a standard 3-year lease will increase from £250 to…
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Disabled Facilities Grant income/savings threshold?
Hi My partner is disabled and we are looking for some adaptations to our house, we have had a visit from the local council and been given some options on things that can be done (stair lift, door widening etc) and also been left with a chunky form to fill in in order to apply for a grant. The income/savings threshold for…
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dla appeal yesterday, what next?
I had to go to the courts in Chester yesterday to appeal the dwp’s decision with regards to my daughter’s dla being stopped back in June. My daughter is epileptic and regularly has absent seizures and has been known to fall to the floor and hit her head. She fights us twice a day when we have to give her her medication.…
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Disability transport
Has anyone experience of how the "equal fare" legislation has severely and adversely impacted upon the ability for wheelchair users to use taxis at all? In our area taxis firms who have previously transported one or more wheelchair-bound users to social events, leisure activities, day care centres, clinics etc. have…
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NHS Hearing Aids and Tinnitus
I am one of the not so lucky many who has a mild-moderate hearing loss and Tinnitus for good measure. I've done a fair bit of research and from what I understand the best NHS hearing aids (both are behind the ear) on the NHS are: 1. Phonak Nathos Auto Micro etc which has just been released on the NHS (June 2018) 2 Siemans…
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ESA / Tax Code
Just wondered if anyone could clarify something for me. My OH has been on contributions based ESA for some years. Last week his state pension started and therefore, as expected, the ESA stopped. Today he received a P45 showing how much ESA he has received up to it ceasing and I noticed that the tax code on the form is…
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Dla
Hello After years and yeats if battling for a diagnoses for my son i finally have it. Hes always struggled potty training walking sleeping eating always taken so much longer than his twin to grasp these things. At first health visitor was brought in but because he grasoed the things he needed to eventually she said all ok…
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Servere disable premium mayhem
I spoke to universal credit and they said they waiting for it to go back into parliament..I lost my servere disable premium wen I claim universal credit.but the government stated that the reinstated it back in June and they were suppose to start the premium and back date all the ones that lost it..but why is it going back…
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pip tribunal
my son was receiving DLA but when applied for PIP was awarded 0 points. he has applied to tribunal in Dec 2017 but still not got a Tribunal date. he is hoping to go to uni in Oct 18 but this delay affects his ability to access support and funding. he has been awarded Disabled students allowance but his finance award is…
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Blue Badge assessment - was this a reasonable assessment?
hello, FIL has just been turned down for a blue badge, and it set me thinking. FIL has dementia and various problems with his heart and circulation. His mobility is seriously limited: he walks very slowly, is quite unsteady on his feet, and has regular 'attacks' where his legs become 'wobbly' and he either falls or needs…
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Reputable Stairlift Company Manchester
Evening, I was wondering if anyone in the MCR area could recommend a fair & honest stairlift company south Manchester area, both my parents are struggling but my mother was recent injured and although coping on crutches on the level ground, it terrifies me to see her try to use the stairs, with my 85 year old dad stood…
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Atos cancelling appointments Twice? (HP Sick?)
Heard people having their Atos assessment appointment being cancelled on the last minute (Atos saying the assessor has called in sick) and some people have even had it happen to them twice (2 appointments cancelled) 1) What is this about? they are purposly messing claimants about? 2) As your allowed to change an…
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PIP Face to face Assessments/ Is there a desk in the room?
When having a PIP Medical assessment, interview with the Medical practitioner, ATOS, On the day of the interview, when you are in the room having it, is there a desk there, where you can lay any notes, and recorder (after recording permission has been granted by them of course) Do they have desks? or not? cheers x
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NHS wheelchair vouchers / personal budgets
Hello :) I am wondering if anyone has experience of NHS wheelchair voucher scheme or wheelchair personal budget? So far, I have received wheelchairs from NHS and they have covered all maintenance and repairs. However, I may have to change this as the latest assessment has concluded that one function can no longer be…
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Charge for wheelchair repairs under 2yrs old.
Any advice please... My daughter's electric wheelchair has been serviced which I'm happy to pay for but the wheels, that have motors on them, had to be sent away to be repared. The cost of this is extortionate and the chair isn't even 2yrs old yet. The company that sold us the chair are useless and rude. I'm not impressed…
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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 !
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Help: Locking Gas Valve for Dementia Patient
Does anyone have any experience with getting Cadent to fit a locking gas valve ? My mum has dementia and sometimes leaves the gas hob lit or tries to light cigarettes from the hob. Her designated Mental Health nurse supplied details of locking gas valves available from Cadent. Their website states: 'We can fit a lockable…
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Injury/liability insurance for stair lift
Friend of mine is moving into a first floor flat. There's already a stair lift in the communal area, which has been installed for another resident by the NHS/LA. The resident says they're happy to share it, but the freeholder says it will need personal injury insurance (for the users). It might also need public liability…
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DLA to PIP Mandatory Reconsideration
I have recently gone through the process of moving from DLA to PIP I have had High Rate Mobility and Low Rate Care DLA since 2005 On PIP they have given me High Rate Care and Low Rate Mobility. The reasons for the mandatory reconsideration aren't really important to my question. I found the pdf online for mandatory…
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Can I apply for a Blue Badge for my father with Alzheimers?
I have been asked to apply for a blue badge on behalf of my father, who has severe Alzheimers (i.e. he does not know who or where he is). The aim to to make it easier to get him to hospital appointments. I was wondering if anyone could answer 2 questions: - If I live in a different borough, can I still apply on his behalf?…
