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Holiday destinations for less mobile.
Unusual topic for this board, I know, but I hope for some useful ideas. DH is not disabled, as such, and does not have a Blue Badge, but has mobility issues, because of back pain and angina, and cannot manage hills. Trying to plan a holiday he can enjoy, but many scenic places are hilly. Lovely seaside places have limited…
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Should my appointee be understanding?
Can my appointee at social service forse me to use NHS provided incontince pads by refusing to give me the money for the ones I like because the NHS are providing ones already? Do you they have grounds to refuse me £130 a month for better ones even if I have the money? I'm too scared to ask them
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What are my rights? Living with somebody who smears?
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ESA and Travel
Hello there. I'm in receipt of the assessment stage of ESA -I think that's the term- in relation to me being Autistic with Anxiety and Depression and I wanted to ask about that in relation to going on a holiday for under 4 weeks. I'll be going over to America for 3 weeks -technically 22 days as the plane back is a…
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Tribunal for PIP
So yesterday had my tribunal appeal for PIP, I am suffering with PTSD, severe anxiety and depression. A representative from the DWP was also present and although I have found the whole thing completely traumatising, they were polite people who gave me time and supplied tissues! I was told that the decision would be sent…
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Elastic laces
Hi all, now winter's approaching I'd like to be able to wear doc marten style boots, but there's no way I could manage the laces. Does anyone have elastic laces and would they work on boots? I've tried googling but all I can find is info on using them in walking/hiking boots where the purpose is for them to be flexible,…
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Extending Motability Lease
My grandmother currently has a motability car (I'm her driver). He lease runs out at the beginning of January 2018. We went to the One Big Event today to look at our options for a new car, etc. My nana's mobility has declined quite a lot so I'm looking at getting her a scooter and getting a hoist installed in the new car.…
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suggestions for companies to buy reclining bed
Thank you Do not know who to go for
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NHS trust incontinence pads
Here in Nottinghamshire its Tena Slip Super and they are cloth backed which I really don't lik because they chaff,, do you think they would change them to the Tena Slip Maxi plastic backing if I asked, which are a tad more expensive. Would they be willing to do it even if you had no sensory issues and it's more out of…
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When should i claim esa
HI Folks I am currently getting SSP from my employer this will run out in just over a month my current condition means i cannot return to work for a while yet, should i be making a claim for ESA now or do i have to wait until my 28 weeks are up i im just trying to avoid a crossover period and a drop in money. I am not sure…
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PIP + ESA + FT Student - Sick note
Hi I was advised by a local welfare support centre that, as I receive PIP and am about to start a full-time university course, I should apply for ESA. My student loan may be too much for me to get it, I'm not sure yet - but any amount of ESA would give maximum amount of housing benefit. My question is regarding being asked…
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any suggestions for a cheaper lever propeller for wheelchair
Hi I have been looking at the lever propeller for wheelchairs where you have a long lever from the wheels and do a rowing action to move which is easier on the hands but the Nu-Drive is up in the thousands which is way out of my purse I am hoping maybe there are cheaper ones around.
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Disabled entitelement
Hi There I was disabled in a freak accident in January this year. I am physically disabled due to a broken nerve going ot my quadriceps. I have doctors letter to show this. i have difficulty walking, cannot walk up down stairs, slopes, it is an utter nightmare. I was previously very able bodied and very active doing…
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Dla for child
Hi I claim dla for my son my question is what do you use the money for. I have used some during the holidays for days out and loads of toys and educational stuff. Thanks kim
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Concessionary bus pas?
I already have a bus pass but I'm wondering if I would be entitled to a companion bus pass so I don't have to pay for my support staff to accompany on the bus. I can travel on the bus on my own but when I have to go to appointments it gets expensive for staff fares. I also would like to know if you have a companion bus…
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Break in CA
Is it really necessary for my wife/carer to inform the CA unit that she is going away for a single night to a funeral ? She believes that she will lose a single days claim over this and wants to do "the right thing" Last year - I was in hospital for 6 nights and she lost 6/7ths of a weeks claims I thought that a carer was…
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Child DLA, non-UK wife is carer
Hi there I'm a UK citizen, in full-time employment as a higher-rate tax payer. My wife of 8 years is a foreign national on a UK resident visa (FLR). This visa permits her to work, but no access to public funds. Our four-year-old son, also a UK citizen, is autistic. He has just been awarded middle-rate care allowance, and…
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PIP, ESA and carers allowance confusion.
Hi guys, I'm new here and looking for advice. After losing my 39th job recently due to my bipolar I am finally taking the advice of my team and claiming PIP and ESA. I have my ESA assessment coming up soon but I only made the call to PIP yesterday due to being unable. I live in privately rented accommodation and have…
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Transferring from DLA to PIP
Hi, I've probably done the worse thing imaginable and googled others experiences with PIP claims. I'm transferring from DLA to PIP and completely aware that the claims are different etc and although my DLA was set indefinitely, that won't happen. My main worry is that I did not provide any proof with my claim. I've read…
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PiP (Care) and Sheltered Housing...
I just thought I'd share what happened....in case people are claiming PiPs (Care Component) and living in Sheltered Housing.. As explained in an earlier thread, I recently went through the DLA to PiP transfer. I was at the bank and got a mini-statement and realised the amount in my account was less than expected, so went…
