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Specsavers hearing aids
Hi, I have worn an NHS hearing aid for 6 years but am looking at buying aids. I now need an aid in each ear. I've been to Specsavers today for a test and am looking at the Signia Advance Instant Fit 817 at £1995 a pair. However, I can't find any information about this aid online? I can't find anything on the Specsavers…
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Fighting un-signposted car park charge letter - Disabled passengers and drivers and card charges
Hello everyone, First post here as I'm utterly confused and at the end of my tether as what to do. Myself and sports team mates and we had a game down south and myself and another of my team mates parked around the back of the venue saw no signs anywhere detailing it was pay and display. I stuck teammate's (who I gave a…
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DLA to Pip transition
I've been transition from DLA to Pip and like everyone else and very confused by the payment dates. I have always had DLA paid weekly on a Wednesday and obviously PIP is paid 4 weekly. On the award letter it says that I will be paid £45 ish on Friday the 11th to cover from May the 9th to May the 11th and then payments will…
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Should I warn GP ?
Should I warn my GP that Blue Badge will be contacting her - to see whether or not to issue me with a renewed blue badge ? Or will that appear "pushy" ?
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Carers Allowance rate should be raised
I believe that the government is breaking all sorts of its own rules by paying Carers Allowance at such low rates...... They require a minimum of 35 hours caring every week and pay just £62.10 for this - a rate of just £1.77 per hour Minimum wage is currently £7.83 per hour (over 25) - leaving carers over £212 per week…
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Vehicle insurance discrimination
I wasn't sure whether to post here, consumer rights or motoring, it would fit in them all. We recently found ourselves in need of a second car and in an effort to get my wife back on the car insurance ladder and build up some NCD we decided to insure it in her name. (Her NCD had run out as it is over three years since she…
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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?
