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Attendance Allowance as Proof on Income
Hello everyone, my first post, looking for some guidance from anyone with experience of anything similar. My wife is a full time carer for her Nan who is in receipt of Attendance Allowance, this attendance allowance is then paid to my wife by her Nan to deliver the care and additional support she needs as carers allowance…
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PIP F2F query
Hi Everyone. Probably been answered many times before. I recently applied for PIP (changing from DLA) and have just received a letter stating that they have the information they need, that I don’t need to do anything, and that they will contact me when a decision has been made. Does this mean that I don’t need to go for…
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Statement of reasons - lost tribunal
Finally got the statement of reasons from the court after losing my PIP tribunal on 12th Jan. Basically because i can drive an automatic vehicle using a steering wheel that means i have no problem with strength in my arms and legs or grip in my hands so its reasonable to assume i can cook, dress, pop out and not drop tiny…
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Passed ESA assessment but the report has lies
And/or false claims such as it says I gave written answers to spelling questions when this never happened and results from physical moving such as bending knees, none of this occured. And whilst I passed there was contradictory things like about the mental health stating I never felt like suicide, I said I felt like it…
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Motability
Having recently passed my driving test, I'm going with my husband to look at cars under the Motability scheme next week (my husband receives the higher rate of mobility in his PIP). I was under impression that the mobility component of the PIP covered the cost of the scheme, however I was told by someone today that some…
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what defines 'disabled'
Hi, If you receive PIP, does it mean you are disabled? Thank you shiwen55
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PIP abroad
Hi I am new to this and still trying to find my way round. Here is my Question. I am close to retirement and want to move abroad I have 2 stepsons who are disabled they currently receive PIP and DLA. Can they take this with them ? or part of it ?
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Reduced car tax
If you are claiming reduced tax because you are getting standard PIP for walking does the car have to registered as disabled class or do you just need an up to date PIP letter? Thanks
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council tax reduction - will they take note of improvements?
I have rheumatoid arthritis, and use a power chair indoors. I've recently realised that I could ask for the council tax reduction because of the extra floor space for wheelchair use, but I would like to check something before I apply. When we moved in to our present house, it was a 1 bedroomed cottage with a derelict barn…
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ESA appeal tomorrow
I have my ESA appeal tomorrow and dreading it! I have read different things online about when I will hear whether I passed or not, does anyone know will I find out there or will they send me a letter? Also what would happen if I don’t go because I’m stressing out about it
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PIP discriminating against working people?
Hi all, Long story short: I am 27 years old and have scoliosis, developmental dysplasia of the spine, ehlers danlos syndrome, and (supposedly) fibromyalgia. I cannot stand up straight for the first couple of hours of the day, I experience frequent subluxes of various joints, including my jaw, knees, toes, and fingers. I…
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PIP Assessment
Ive been a DLA claimant for 12 years and have now been summoned for a PIP face to face assessment. So i gather my claim has not been good enough for a straight approval... Not sure how to go about this as i am not good with appointments and talking face to face about my illness. I have a severe psychosis which was not…
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Pip
Sent my PIP claim in last Friday today got to go assessment on the 2nd March just was thinking that's really quick and and how could they of been intouch with the relevant doctors and consultants.
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Bipolar and borrowing
Hi everyone, Im after some help. My husband suffers from Bipolar and his manic phases can be totally uncontrollable. During these times he often borrows money from high interest lenders. Between episodes he is totally aware of his condition and the trouble this causes but is reluctant to hand all control to me as he feels…
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Carers Element Universal Credit
I have only recently applied for UC and only recently been awarded middle care rate of DLA for my DD. I informed UC via my online account that I had been awarded it as there is a carers element, I was then told I would have to call and ask for it to be backdated to when I was awarded DLA. I then realised there is also a…
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Personal health budget
Has anyone had experience with personal heath budgets? I have a couple of relatives struggling at the minute and wonder if it may be appropriate.
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Appointeeship - Son 22, with ASD, Wants me to stop
I have a son 22, with ASD, ADHD etc. He's at university. First term he spent his loan within 6 weeks and I had to help him out. Second term, same thing. He gets DLA of £300 a month. Or rather I get it and forward it to him as I am his appointee. He's gotten progressively angry with me, more or less accusing me of abuse..,…
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Travel Expenses
Hello Does anyone know how long it takes to get travel expenses paid back, after an assessment please? I sent the form off over 2 weeks ago, and still not been compensated. Is this normal? Thanks
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Pip mobility - moving around
Hi I recently received my PIP decision where I was awarded 10 points for moving around more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. I have asked for a mandatory reconsideration and am forwarded another couple of pieces of information. I am contesting this as every day I can't walk more than 20 metres for 80% of the…
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Blue Badges becoming useless?
A relative I take out has had a badge for many years, however I am increasingly finding it pointless as wherever we go all of the bay's are full, is seems more pronounced over the last couple of years. The badge is still handy for parking on double yellows & for the free parking, however the main need is to get the person…
