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Mobility New Car question
I'm a support worker for a blind lady. Her partner is also registered disabled. He drives and was telling me he wants to buy a new car. I said to him that I'm 100% sure they can get a car on mobility. He said they will cut their benefits if they do. Is this Right? Surely they will be better off than going out and buying a…
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Do I have social anxiety?
Hi all, This has been playing on my mind for years now and is effecting my life. Any help I really would appreciate it. I am male, 26 years For years I have suffered with embarrassment, but that is quite a normal thing? Some people get embarrassed easily, some don’t. But that’s not just what is playing on my mind. Let me…
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No face-to-face and nobody worse of from 1.6 milli
Minister for disabled people, Sarah Newton, has told MPS in an emergency debate this week that there will be no face-to-face reassessments and nobody will have their benefits cut as a result of 1.6 million PIP claims being checked. News that all 1.6 million claims are to be reviewed has caused widespread concern amongst…
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Complaints to wheelchair service
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge of making a complaint towards an NHS wheelchair service or if anyone has any advice here? Last year I was provided with a manual wheelchair, I was firstly given a chair that I was unable to reach the wheels on, so could not propell myself. They made some changes to the…
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Appeal against decision for being a student
Hi I was wandering if anyone has ever appealed against being turned down carers allowance for being a student? I am currently in University my course is classed as full time I do 7 hours contact time in uni and the suggested self study is 16 hours. I am a carer for my son who is 22. he has a very rare genetic disorder…
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Personal assistants
Anyone know any good companies in Sheffield Thank you
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Dad disabled after accident, unsure how to proceed
I've been doing some reading but would appreciate some advice as this is a world I'm not at all familiar with. My Dad had an accident and broke his hip at the end of last year and needed to have it replaced with an artificial one (only the ball part, not a full hip replacement). He's had trouble with infections since then,…
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DLA change of bank details
Hello, I am still on DLA, but I need to change my bank details. Currently, if you are still on DLA and ring a change of circumstances they immediately change you over to PIP regardless. Does anybody know if this would be considered a change of circumstances? I need to know so I can time it so as not to be hammered at bills…
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Pip and studying
Hi Interested in studying and hopefully getting a job Does this have implications on benefits. Get pip & esa Thank you
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ESA - Assessors Report
Hi Currently being re-assessed for ESA ( in support group) I have been informed I don’t need a face to face CHDA have emailed report to DWP and it’s showing up on their shared system However DWP have not had the ‘hard copy’ logged on to the system yet, has anyone any experience or guidance how long this part is likely to…
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PIP mobility - fluctuating condition
Hi, I was hoping someone could help me work out the PIP mobility rules where a condition fluctuates over time. I have fibromyalgia, and my mobility varies from day to day, but also over the course of a day. I think there is a chance I might fall into the PIP mobility descriptor of being unable to walk more than 200 metres,…
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PIP reassessment.
Hi all, I wanted to thank everyone here, particularly poppy for all of your advice during my recent PIP claim. I'm almost certain I would not have been successful had it not been for your advice. Now while I was awarded for 2 years they have advised I will be reassessed in September (just 9 months after my initial…
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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?
