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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?…
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Has PIP transfer paused?
I'm just wondering, as three years later I still haven't had the dreaded letter from DLA to apply for PIP. I understand there are 1.6 million reviews, has the transfer paused until these reviews are done? I've probably jinxed myself now! But I obviously can't ring up as I don't want them to catch me! I live in West London.
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Accident at swimming pool
I really don't know where to start with this, but thought someone on here might be able to advise. My husband, who is wheelchair bound with spinal stenosis, fell onto the floor at the swimming pool due to the shower seat in the disabled changing room coming away from the wall as he sat on it. All the bolts securing it to…
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Hoist for mobility scooter (also s'hand fitters)
Hi all I've been looking at getting a secondhand Hoist fitted in my Fiat Doblo as hubby has had another heart attack. I've phoned everyone in the area (SE Wales) and no-one is willing to fit - the motability fitting outlets won't fit 2nd hand ones anyway. I did find a company in Filton, Bristol that sold & installed…
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Installation cost of stairlift
There are some critical questions to consider when choosing a stairlift for you or a loved one. You might be thinking, “Great, but how much is this going to cost?” Stairlift installation costs are an essential factor in the decision-making process. So can anyone give me some suggestion about the installation cost of…
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PIP renewal assessment
Hi, i am my sons appointee, he has mental health conditions. 2 years ago when he transferred from DLA to PIP and we had to attend a tribunal the judge said p needed to be his appointee, he had flipped out at first tribunal appointment as it was cancelled due to overbooking and the admin and security staff both briefed…
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How to manage
I don't know what to do anymore. I have always tried to find a strategy and remain as independent as possible, despite all odds. Today, I have tried to communicate on the phone but it was so difficult for me that I burst into tears. Friends say they will help but they are to busy. Even when I leave numbers etc with them of…
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pip assessment
hi i had my pip home assessment done today at lunch time 1pm today and worried about few things she made me do stuff i couldnt do and wanted know what i watched on tv now big question is i just had a text from dwp saying they had my report is this a bit quick and its now 5pm does this sound like bad news
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IAS Not sending out appointment letters? Prevention
IAS Not sending out appointment letters? Prevention IAS =Independent Assessment Services have heard that IAS do Not send out assessment letters sometimes for claimants ( for example NOT sending a letter in the post that the claimant has a face to face on xyz date) Which means that the claimant can miss their appointment,…
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Smarty Mobility scooter - can i get a spare key cut??
Currently someone i know has a mobility scooter but wants an additional key. can these keys be cut?? price range??? need to only contact the supplier??
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help required - need to find a adaptable car.
hello all, Driver lost there leg last year. needs an adaptable car. needs also to get a hoist as the the friver has a mobility scooter (fold up version). Anyone can help with how to go about this??
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Road repair for disabled access
I live on an unadopted road and it is in a bad state of repair with very large potholes in it. I know the council won’t repair it but my problem is I regularly see my elderly neighbour take out her disabled husband for appointments etc. She really struggles with the wheelchair if we see this we do help but we work and are…
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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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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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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…
