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Should I apply for PIP now incase my care team leave?
I'm currently on DLA. I have input from the community learning disability team.. I have been changed from one towns CLDT to another so I have lost my social worker. I havent been allocated a new social worker yet. My community nurse (which is similar to a CPN) might be leaving and with them gone I won't have much support…
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Pip
Hi, How long does each description have to apply for? Majority of the time? Thanks
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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?
