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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
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PIP - How long for a decision 'Without' a face to face assessment?
For those of you who did a PIP form (or people you know, or helped with the forms) From the moment you sent your PIP How your health affects you questionnaire back to them, for cases where they gave you a decision 'without' you having to have an face to face assessment (they wrote to you giving you you an award letter, on…
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Help with moving and furnishings
Hi Folks I am seperating from my domestic abusive husband (non violent) and have finally been shortlisted and offered a home after 2 years. I have progressive Multiple Sclerosis and get Dla and Esa. Only problem is the housing assosiation wants 2 weeks rent in advance (£307) and asim leaving my husbands property I will…
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Travel insurance - ASD - cancellation cover
Hi all We have a 17 year old son with autism. We have booked a two week holiday in July, but because of increasingly violent behaviour (police called out yesterday) we are sadly thinking of cancelling the holiday. TUI's policy is to charge 70% of the holiday cost as a cancellation fee, so I was wondering if we could claim…
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Pensions and Learning Difficulties
Morning all, I'd appreciate knowing what you guys think about my son's current situation? :) He's 16 and has learning difficulties (as well as other conditions). I was made his DWP appointee when he turned 16 and we're waiting now for the result of his PIP assessment. I've always been very frugal and saved as much of his…
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pip and houseing benefit
i get pip, and my partner works as a auxilary nurse (dont know pc name for it now) would we be entitled to help with rent and council tax, as partner pays full rent and council tax monthly, which takes a lot out of her wages monthly
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NHS Continuing Care help please?
It is a long story but the basic facts are these. My Brother who is in his forties after being rushed to hospital spent 5 months in there. He was finally discharged on the request of his family.He was discharged under a NHS Continuing Care plan taking place at his own home. He has brain tumours and secondary lung…
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Aspergers, PIP appeal WIN and ESA - Budgeting and growing income
I won my PIP appeal so expecting an back payment of 2 years. I had an back payment of ESA awhile and after an few months I was skint again. I don't want that to happen this time. So I'm understanding you can have ESA and PIP... But I still don't trust myself to not be skint. I've been (Audio) reading like Rich Dad, Poor…
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Manic episode led to debts
i was wondering if you could help.... I've just recently come out of a bad manic episode and opened 4 store cards online and spent on them. I have really bad credit and I'm not sure how I got them. I'm sure I remember something about how it i could prove i wasn't of sound mind (my therapist will back this up) i could…
