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won pip appeal how long till i get my money???
I recently had a pip tribunal 31st January 2018 that i won i also got awarded high rate mobility & care how long will i have to wait for my backdated payment & first pip payment :huh:
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Research suggesting WCA linked to increased suicide risk
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/disability-benefit-claimants-attempted-suicides-fit-to-work-assessment-i-daniel-blake-job-centre-dwp-a8119286.html "Attempted suicides by disability benefit claimants more than double after introduction of fit-to-work assessment" What are you thoughts?
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Disabled & Tax on Youtube earnings
Hi, I hope you can help please.. I have a query regarding being disabled, in receipt of Employment and Support allowance (ESA) at the higher rate (Support Group) & having a YouTube channel. The channel is just a hobby for me and I upload a video perhaps once a month or so depending on when I feel ok to record some footage.…
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PIP Mental Health Law Change Help
I applied for PIP in 06/2016, requested an appeal (tribunal) 11/2016. I have severe anxiety and agoraphobia, I've literally not been outside for 10 years. I'm still waiting for my tribunal to happen, but I'm now concerned that I may end up losing PIP altogether because the government has changed the law so that the words…
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Question for family member - pip renewal timeframe
Hi All Asking on behalf of a relative with no internet access (believes internet is evil lol). They had a PIP renewal face to face two weeks ago after getting form in Nov (PIP runs out in Oct 2018) filled in form as condition has worsened with lots of evidence etc. Face to face assessment was two weeks ago and the accessor…
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pip interview good news
I had asked my doctor to provide letter, so I could have a home visit. This was declined by pips. The lady that interviewed, said that she would put on her computer, that I would have a home visit the next time when I applied. She even asked in the interview if I wanted to defer the interview, my husband was with me. I…
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Blue Badge Use Question
If you are dropping off a passenger who has a blue badge outside a medical place and then park up elsewhere some distance away using their badge, before returning to pick them up when there appointment is over. Is this allowed? It was a question I wondered earlier today. I couldn't park outside the medical premises where I…
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Won PIP tribunal puzzled by sentence on decision
My husband won his Pip tribunal appeal yesterday. Went from 6 points for care and non for mobility to enhanced for both. Took an hour and the Dr was very hard going. On the decision notice it says it would be inappropriate to fix a term, we were not sure what this means and hope the nice people on MSE can help?
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care Alarms
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum, but I have an 80 year old mum who - has some health conditions - still tries to get about - does not have dementia etc She wants to get a care alarm after a few scares. I've looked around at what's available and so far my conclusions are - There are A LOT of companies offering…
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PIP Meltdown
I am writing this here - because over the last few years I have found great advice in these threads. I don't expect anybody to be able to help me in any way - but I need to let it out and there is no-one to talk too. To say that life is totally hopeless and exhausting at the moment is putting it mildly - and yet the blows…
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The 20%
It looks like I’m one of the exclusive 20% club. A random payment to my account indicates that I’ve been awarded standard daily living during a mandatory reconsideration. Thank you everyone who supported me on the journey, until next time.
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Lost PIP Appeal
I'm not sure what i can do now? I scored 8 points for care and mobility components. I went to tribunal hearing last week and despite evidence from me, my neuro and my MS nurse confirming that the points i was appealing were deserved i received a letter on saturday morning with a statement of entitlement showing the same…
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DWP U turns with PIP
Don't know whether this will affect any readers ? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/19/esther-mcvey-makes-disability-benefits-u-turn-over-payments also https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/27/inquiry-into-disability-benefits-deluged-by-tales-of-despair
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Esa f2f this morning should I take pop award ?
I have my f2f at 11.30 and am gathering Info to take with me ... Should I take my pip award notice which states what points were given for what ( as this backs up my esa claim ) Very stressed very worried and really can’t think straight . I have a copy of my esa50 I have letter from carer I have my extra notes I have my…
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Does having Aspergers Syndrome qualify you for Disability Allowance
I was diagnosed with Aspergers about 2 years ago, would I qualify for any disability benefits from the government or is this just for people with severe physical or mental handicaps?
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less than 20m walking for pip
Iam reading this right you can be able to walk 200m and still get The Enhanced rate of the mobility component every one goes on about having to be able to walk less then 20m in order to be given The Enhanced rate of the mobility component but this is not true. Or am I missing something.
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Mobility scooter insurance
I have just bought myself a mobility scooter (£1500) and was quoted £86 pa insurance by the vendor - I am looking for cheaper cover elsewhere - any suggestions/advice welcome What level do I need ? Thanks
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Supported Living, sleep in staff?
If a person lives in supported living and the complex has a sleep in staff every night shared between 6 tenants that might need support during the night and the support staff is funded by social services and added to everybody personal budget would that person be more entailed to High rate PIP as they sometimes need the…
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Made a terrible mistake
EDIT: Post retracted as some members have accused me of scam baiting, which, to be honest is not only shocking to hear but it's a preposterous claim. What is their reason for this belief? I could only sum it up in short: that I write pretty well for a one-handed severely disabled. Thank you to the people who actually took…
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Disability scooters / driving licence
Hello all, a neighbour had the misfortune of losing her leg at the beginning of the year (above the knee). She is over 65. She needs information on how or where to acquire a scooter? Also, she is experiencing challenges at the moment with the DVLA over her licence. The licence was cancelled, and she has received several…
