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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…
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Extra £7.50 esa went in today ??
Did anybody else get this ? I am waiting on a decision could it be anything to do with that ?? Thanks all
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what help is available
My DDs In Laws are struggling.He is 86 and has terminal cancer,He was in a hospital in intensive care having a stoma fitted plus a catheter. He has stomach cancer, and has only weeks live.He was in the Darenth Park Hopspital for two weeks in intensive care then transferred to the High Dependancy Units for another two…
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Help please: Where to find Tribunals, Court and Enforcement Act 2007 - SECTION 11(1)
I'm going to appeal to the Upper Tribunal against the First-Tier Tribunal's decision not to grant me PIP. The First-Tier Tribunal stated to me that 'An appeal to the Upper Tribunal lies on “any point of law arising from a decision” (section 11(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007)'. I've downloaded the…
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Update on refused blue badge
here is an update on my blue badge refusal. i appealed the decision and was still refused the appeal officer took no account of my medical evidence and went with the assessors report. Even though the assessor report contained false information which proves he didn't read my doctors diagnosis. I complained to the council…
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Christmas bonus carers allowance
My wife has not received her Christmas bonus yet I got my DLA bonus over a week ago I know that it's only £10 but it's the principal !!
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Attendance Allowance / hearing, deafness
My hearing has become increasingly worse over the last two years I am 72 and relying on my husband for help day to day I do have aids but still miss a lot of things that he has to help with I was told i could claim under the AA H ave you any advise as to the procedure for claiming ( tips)The form suggests talking to CAB ,…
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Selling my Dad's disabled accessible car
Hi, I'm selling my late father's car, which was adapted for hands-only driving(a knob on the steering wheel and an accelerator/brake lever). Any suggestions on where I might look to sell it with the adaptations in place? While the adaptations can be taken off in about an hour, my thinking is that it would be useful for…
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Have you ever been offered a social services support package
Do you think you would need a lot of support needs to be offered a social services support package or supported accommodation? Have you been offered support from social services or are you left without no support but actually need it? Do you think the criteria is hard to meet Do you get direct payments. Do you think having…
