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Injured veteran son living with us
Is there anything we can claim for our son who has been discharged from the Army with a war pension and is been living with us since September 2016 after break down with his marriage due to his injuries
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Carersmart?
I was looking to renew my wife's cinema card, and stumbled across Carersmart. Has anyone heard of them? They puport to offer big cashback offers at high street retailers for their members, but it all smells a bit fishy, to me? They say they are affiliated with the Carers Trust, but I was only aware of Carers UK, so again,…
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Buying a house - boiler grant?
I have a disability, MS. I am buying a new house to better suit my needs. The boiler is really old, as well as the electrics. In my previous house in 2010 I was able to get a new combi boiler free from Warm Front, does a scheme like that still exist, if not how do I apply for help in purchasing a new boiler? Thanks for…
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Dla to pip panic
Hi , I phoned for my husband to go from dla to pip , panicked on the phone and said no to using previous dla evidence , I've tried to ring them this evening on the helpline number they gave me for pip but they are shut for the weekend .should I phone them and ask for it to be changed or should I ring someone else ? What do…
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Carers allowance question
Hi, hope someone can help. I care for my husband and i recieve the £64 per week for Carers allowance but this gets deducted from UC every calander month. I cannot see any logics in claiming carers allowence that is being paid in one hand but being deducted via UC. Am i right in thinking that if i stop carers allowance…
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I need a mug with a lid that keeps the tea in
Okay guys, I'm on a mission here. Because I walk in a peculiar manner, I can't carry a cup of tea/coffee or any other liquids without slopping it. At home this is no problem, either my O/H carries it for me, or I drink my drink in the kitchen. But at work I get fed-up with having to ask someone if they will take my tea to…
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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…
