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Job application when disabled. Opinions please.
Hi I'm posting for a family member whilst in some ways wish they would post themselves, but I've been asked to help with filling out an application form for a part time job. It seems to be the ideal starter position so far, although I know it's a long way to go and I understand not like normal applications. Anyway we've…
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Whiplash prognosis longer than assessed
In May this year, I had an RTA (not my fault) with the result that I received whiplash. I went through a 'no win/no fee' company and eventually was given a medical by an 'assessor' who assessed that my injuries would last about 5 months. After the other chap's insurance company said that my injuries couldn't have lasted…
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Home visit assessment
Hi all, Could anyone advise please on how easy it is to request a home visit for an assessment? I got a letter yesterday asking me to attend an appointment at an assesment centre for this coming Friday (dont give you much time do they to organise). I think it must be for my ESA I filled in one of those renewal forms in…
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PIP assessment report
Hi, My daughter had her home assessment 2 weeks ago. I was told just over 1 week ago that her file was chosen for audit. whilst i realise that this is nothing to worry about BUT i rang the assessment providers today to ask if it was back only to be told that it came back from audit on the 2nd November, was sent back to the…
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Concil Tax reduction
2nd attempt at applying for council tax reduction. 1st attempt was rejected when I was full time. Got a new app sent today-took ipad pro/asus win10 laptop+Cannon airprint printer. Multiple browers whilst I scanned required docs. Could have been simpler if the online application supproted safari+chrome. I.E. was the only…
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Medical Evidence /Reports For PIP Application/s :Time Frame?
Hi, i just wondered if anyone can advise regarding medical evidence /reports for PIP applications and if the DWP will not and do not look at nor consider medical reports from doctors,etc which are more than 5 years old? Reason i ask, is i just had a face to face carried out by an Atos " nurse" who made Nurse Radchet look…
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What Aids & Appliances Are Applicable For Personal Independence Payment
Hi, i did a PIP self assessment and one of the descriptors asks about toileting needs and if any aids or appliances are needed ? Can anyone advise if incontinence pads and catheter/s are applicable /accepted as toileting aids please? Thank you
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Motabilty to private car, do I declare claims whilst on motability?
Hi all, we have had our sons renewal back for DLA and they have reduced his DLA from high to medium and his mobility from high to low. We disagree, have already sent a mandatory reconsideration and they have stuck with the decision. We are going to appeal further but in the mean time we have a situation. We have had a…
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Incorrect money transfer
I Hope somebody can advise me I am a Type 1 diabetic & last night I was suffering a low sugar episode or hypo. During when stupidly during this hypo I decided to pay the final balance of a recent wet room install during when I mistakenly transferred the funds nearly £1500 to someone who had recently replaced my central…
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Stair lifts
I'm looking for advice on getting a stair lift. Any hints, tips or recommendations would be good. The stairs are a straight run but not much room at the bottom.
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When is it possible to disregard DLA as Income?
I know DLA is disregarded for tax purposes, but is it also disregarded in other scenarios e.g. claiming the Warm Home £140 heating grant or being eligible for other grants, due to low income, if receiving no means tested benefits ?
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advise needed regarding ESA support group and sick notes
Help needed!!! I have been awarded ESA support group by the tribunal in in march 2017, after having lodge an appeal. However, the DWP still requires for me to send sick notes from my GP. On top of my physical disability, I am suffering from depression. Is it normal? What can I do ?
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Question about college
My son has just started a special needs course at the local college. He is 19 and finished at his special school last term. So far he is enjoying college, which is three days a week. However, he is shattered all the time. It's a long day. He's collected just after 8am, and doesn't get home until almost 5pm. Transport is a…
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Dreaded ESA assessment today!!!
Well today was the dreaded ESA assessment date for my daughter (2nd assessment in 6 weeks, as also had PIP recently). She has been in support group IB for few years, and suffers from MH issues. Managed to get her to the assessment centre despite her being in a state of extreme anxiety/panic, to be advised there was a…
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Motability & choosing dealer
Hey everyone Just wondered in regards to the Motability Car Scheme. Say for example I chose the car I would like. However 2 dealers have the car priced differently from New. Am I able to go to any dealer who sells this car cheapest or is the price fixed for Motability regardless of where you get it from? Thanks
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Volunteering - Colleagues Not Making Effort To Get To Know Me
I've started volunteering to try to help (as much as I can) as I just moved into a new area and literally know NOBODY.. they know this but I feel like I'm the one making all the effort.. like I've tried speaking to them, asking them questions about themselves.. yet it seems if I don't speak and make the first move - they…
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Pip application advice.
From early childhood I have suffered with a number of chronic health problems & was on DLA from childhood until I was about 20 when I voluntarily stopped my claim (well I didn't renew it) as I had, in spite of my problems, started a job which I have loved for many years. However my health has deteriorated, quite…
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Reporting Changes to PIP
Hi, I was diagnosed with ME in 2013 but they're now saying I was misdiagnosed and saying it's something else. Would I have to inform PIP of this even though the symptoms are similar? Also I'm on a few new medications.. but day to day it affects me the same. Do you they need to know about medication changes? Thanks.
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Asking For Female Benefits Adviser At Job Centre - Reasonable Request?
Due to my autism I connect better with females as I find them genuinely more helpful and understanding. I'm just wondering if it's possible to request a female as my benefits adviser at the job centre? or would that be frowned upon? I've just grew up around females so feel safer around them.. Has anyone ever done this?
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Help taking a disabled person out
Need someone to accompany a disabled person as not confident and need monitoring person Does not get out as needs someone Thank you
