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Eligible for Disabled Railcard?
I looked into getting a Disabled Railcard, which would save me a LOT of money, but it says you have to be in receipt of ... then lists every disability benefit except ESA, which is what I have. Although I should be eligible for PIP, I had to appeal twice and still got turned down because the evidence I submitted was…
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Can I get Severe Disability Premium if brother lives in the same house?
Only just found out that Severe Disability Premium existed and I'm wondering whether I should have been receiving it whilst I was on DLA (I was on the middle rate care component), and whether I should receive a backdated SDP payment if my PIP appeal is successful and I'm awarded the living component). I live at home with…
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Just retired from ESA support group - much poorer
Hi I'm new here, After breaking my back and suffering the agony of a failed fusion operation (leaving me unable to walk or look after myself and on a cocktail of drugs that make normal life impossible), I've reached retirement age and lost over £50 a week!! There are 2 reasons my state pension is much lower than my ESA…
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Pip assessments
My husbands lasted 13 minutes and the report thereafter was full of fabricational medical facts that meant he scored 0 points. 9 months later and on appeal at Tribunal from 0 points he was awarded 23 points, 14 for daily allowance, 9 for mobility. Has anyone ever challenged the that the disabled are not being even allowed…
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any advice for PIP assessment please thank you !?
hey all thank you for reading my thread maybe you can help me [please] i have anxiety and depression so i have applied for PIP a Snr Mental Health Recovery Worker (Employment and Training) at Rethink suggested that i do this so if anyone has any advice on attending a PIP assessment [i am going on Thursday 7th June 2018] i…
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PIP assessment
Yes...another PIP assessment thread. I apologise in advance as have made no effort to find out any information or answers elsewhere yet! My brother got a letter saying his PIP is being reassessed. He has paranoid schizophrenia. He's got until 26 June to complete it and submit any documentation. Initially he suggested he'd…
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PIP on bbc radio 4
hey did anyone hear the programme about PIP on bbc radio 4 last week?
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Fees for Lazer Removal of Scars
Hello everyone, As a child I had extremely severe acne. I went to the GP and the prescription medicine they prescribed me was not effective. I was referred to a skin specialist who gave me roaccutane which greatly reduced the acne. However, the acne has left me with quite noticeable scarring on my face, enough for some…
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Chronically ill? Over 50? Early pension
Just found out I can access my pension early because I’m 52 and my health is unlikely to improve. A bit scunnered that if I want to take more than 25% out, I need to pay huge amounts of tax, but still glad I can get some money out.:beer::j
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Hiring a wav
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Is a stroke a dissability?
Hi all, Not sure if this is the right place to ask this but I have no idea with this i'm afraid. Long story short. My mother had a severe stroke two months ago. She will soon be leaving hospital and going into a rehabilitaion center for roughly 6 weeks. From there she will either stay there at cost, or go back home for my…
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Blue Badge Eligibility?
Morning everyone Im looking for a little advice please regarding potential eligibility for a Blue Badge. I don!!!8217;t claim any benefits as such. I work on an amended job part time office based and part time at home. I had a partial knee replacement last year, it didn!!!8217;t go very well and I!!!8216;ve been left on…
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DLA - PIP AND Carers Allowance
My daughter is severley sight impaired, registered disabled and receiving DLA. She also has a lifelong medical condition diagnosed as Behcets disease or syndrome and mental health issues. She is in the support group of ESA due to inability to work. Some months ago she moved and informed DWP of her change of address. Then…
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ASD and Appointee
Hello I'm not sure whether this is the right section or not, but I require some help/input. I'm Autistic (ASD) and my mother is my carer and appointee - she receives ESA and DLA/PIP on my behalf. My relationship with my mother has deteriorated over the last year after I discovered she hadn't been entirely upfront about my…
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difference between heath and social funding
Hi Im a dad to a lad of 22 with severe learning issues autism and he is non verbal . We have been asked by the council to apply for ccg funding from the Nhs . This is the 2nd time this has happened and unless there is a point to it im not keen on repeating the whole exercise . So i guess im asking has anybody done this is…
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CHC Retrospective Claim Appeal Refused
Hi All, I would like some help and advice regarding a PUPoC Decision Appeal for my late Mother who died after suffering terribly with Parkinsons Disease in March 2017. Briefly… My mum was originally discharged from hospital into a care home after suffering a Stroke around Oct 2013. I applied for CHC funding on the 5th…
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Blue Badge
I've just renewed my Blue Badge online. But the process did not ask me to upload a photograph for it. Do they not use a picture of the holder, no more? Thanks
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What support is available for sister with bipolar disorder?
Hi all Although this isn't a money saving issue I'm hoping some of you might have the experience to help. Apologies but this is going to be a long post. My sister was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 10 years ago, she's now 27. She hasn't worked since she was diagnosed. She had been living with my parents but they…
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PIP- moving
11 e Cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 10 points 11 f. Cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, an assistance dog or an orientation aid. 12 points What criteria would it be for a person who can suffer panic attacks even…
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Check your WTC now
Quick question today mser's As I have working tax credits summary in post from hmrc. Is the green tic box paper sheet my renew pack? I.e. check your tax credits award now. If it is do I copy my salary from my 2017-2018 p60.
