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Carers allowance & Sanctions
Hi guys, not sure if anybody can help... I've been sanctioned on UC for a long time now, as I haven't attended appointments; the reason for this is because I've been a carer for the past year (full time) and been unable to work due to this, and despite the fact I've been a carer, I haven't been able to claim carers…
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Motability Car Scheme
Just wondered, can you only get a brand new car on the Motability Scheme, or is it possible for "nearly new cars" such as ex demos from the dealer? Also I heard about a £2000 advance payment limit, is this correct? Thanks
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Essa reassesments
People in the support group of Essa, will after next assessment..if they have a life long disability will no longer have to be retested. Good news Now let's have it for PIP This will come at some relief for lot's of people.
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which stairlift companies should I get qoutes from ?
my father needs a stairlift installed - a straight one may suffice but he also wants qoutes for a curved one (curve at bottom of stairs) frankly I dont relly have much of a clue about which companies I should contact to get some qoutes from - can anybody help ? Obviously looking for companies that will not try hard sell…
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PIP 4 form
Has anyone received a pip4 form and thought "what even is this?". Mine is complete nonsense, short statements that contradict each other and are completely irrelevant to the claim anyway. An example: And also: I'm a rural girl, I was driving tractors at 10! Of course I can drive I'm just not allowed to, they have a letter…
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Access to Work
Can an employer query, and potentially change/reduce an ATW assessed piece of equipment on grounds of finances ?
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PIP Medical tomorrow so scared.... :(
Hi all, Just want to see what others have experienced when having a medical at home.. I suffer from a severe panic disorder,aniexty, depression and have agoraphobia. I've been suffering for over 11yrs now and was claiming DLA but had to change to the new pip. My partner had to phone DWP when we received the letter to say I…
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Contribution based ESA & Partner
Just a quick question, which I have found impossible to find the answer to online! I'm currently looking into claiming cont based ESA. I won't qualify for income based due to savings levels. I have a partner who lives with me & works p/t and on low income. Am I entitled to claim cont based ESA (I have the 2 years NI…
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Positive PIP outcome and so quick
Just wanted to post my experience with claiming PIP on behalf of my daughter. Sorry if I ramble, it’s my first post. She has been on ESA support group for many years due to MH issues, depression, severe panic attacks, anxiety etc. ESA currently due for renewal, awaiting f2f assessment end of month.....absolutely dreading…
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Disabled Bus Pass - Renewal Problems
A friend of mine has had a disabled bus pass since before reaching age 60 (when he, like every one else in the area, would have qualified for a bus pass anyway on grounds of age). My wife and I, who have both had bus passes since age 60 recently received new ones automatically renewed for 5 years. My friend, whose pass…
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Sick Note Issue?
Right now I'm in assessment phase ESA so I have to send in sick notes, my next one expires on the 12th and I like to send off my notes just before the date so I don't get letters demanding I send one in. As such, I usually try to get my note a little earlier than the last one expires to save myself the stress, usually…
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Personal Independence Payment Question Re When No Face to Face Should Be Required
Hi Everyone, firstly i am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself and say hello. I came across an old post on MSE from 2016 while searching for information regarding when no face to face should be required for personal independence payment application and have enclosed the information below. I suffer from…
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Housing benefit and deductions
Hi. I'm hoping someone can help. I receive housing benefit, and PIP (both the enhanced rates). My son has started work and I've been told the council will take away over £76 per week from the housing benefit. Someone has told me though that as I receive PIP we don't need to have any money taken away, does anyone know the…
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Housing benefit living with son ?
Hi everyone, I currently work full time as does my partner and we rent our own place privately. My mum is disabled so get benefits and currently gets housing benefit for a studio flat in a sheltered accomadation unit, My mother is not really coping that well on her own and it's very depressive to think of her there all the…
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Query about selling craft-work
I am on ESA (support) and PiP (Enhanced Care, Standadrd Mobility). When my disabilities allow, I do a little craft work - sewing, knitting, sketching...that sort of thing. Now, a few days ago an acquaintance came for coffee with Mum, and I was there with my knitting....The acquaintance expressed an interest in my work...I…
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Assessment for PIP date
Hello A relative who is going through the change from DLA to PIP has just received the assessment date to a centre which is over 40 miles away. Initially on the form we did explain that she even struggles to go out once a week to a local shop so travelling over 40 miles away is impossible. Just wanted some advice really,…
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Advisability of applying for PIP
An advocate helping with my ESA application suggested I also apply for PIP. At the time I disregarded it as being for people with "real" disabilities, not the mental health problems I have. I also thought that although we have lost more than half our income now I can't work, we manage financially, so claiming would be…
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Toll roads Germany
Does anyone know if you pay on Toll roads in Germany or if a disabled car are they free like in the UK? thanks
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PIP Changeover for NG area?
Hi, Is there anyone here who might know when the NG area is due to be selected for PIP changeover? I'm getting more and more nervous by the day; I keep hearing that the entire country is supposed to be on PIP by next month but I've yet to see anything at all from the DWP. Like most awaiting the dreaded brown envelope I am…
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How bizare. Move from dla to pip - decision?
On 31st March I had ESA face to face assessment but didn't receive a decision, just a letter end of May stating 'we have looked at your claim again following a recent change', and a rundown on how payment was worked out - no change. Received a letter dated 5th June saying 'Your Disability Allowance is ending' and needed to…
