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Compensation Question
My sister in law has brain damage from birth in 1964, is anyone aware if there is anyway we are able to claim compensation for this?. Life is becoming exceedingly difficult supporting her as my mother in law is ill also, we have asked for additional support and have now been told we cannot have anymore, moving her to a…
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Becoming A Deputy for Someone With Limited Capacity?
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has experience of applying to the courts to become a deputy for an adult child with limited capacity? I am currently looking into the process with regards to my son, who will be sixteen next year. I have been reading the information on the Government website and am finding it a bit confusing…
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Concerned about a neighbour
Hello I know someone who's got some mental disabilities but I don't think they are being fully noticed by their doctor, because they function so well. They are 60 years old, they are working, but their home is full of junk, so cluttered that it's hard to walk in there sometimes (not all times as they do tidy here and there…
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50% pip road tax change of procedures
Hi All I today came home to what I thought was confirmation of 12 months road tax -50% pip discount. Unfortunately 1st time since 2013 my application was declined. Change of procedure- no longer does Dvla require original pip entitlement statement. Dvla now require me to contact dwp/pip and request an up to date…
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Any reduced rate loans for car purchases?
Hi guys, I've recently been scammed £2k online for a van that never was. I don't want to give up on my dream to be able to go places before it's too late. Doesn't anyone know if there are any discounted loans for WAV's? Thanks in advance Emma xox
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24 soon to be an ex solider have Trigeminal neuralgia
Hello. Im wanting some help advise and well i dont know im lost in a pain and unsure what to do. Im 24, been in the army sins i was 18. I got diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia 1 years ago but have had it over 2 years, i have had a brain operation to try solve the issues (MVD) microvascular decompression on the left have…
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school shoes ?
Hi im not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes. We took my nearly 14yo ASD,ODD,Hypermobile son shoe shopping Monday and we always have to shop in clarks as he has very wide feet, we got his feet measured, we started upstairs in children's section but they didn't have many styles which my son liked so…
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Refused Blue Badge
Below is a letter from my blue badge refusal. I am so confused. It states i walked upto 10 metres and i had to stop twice in this 10 meters but i was refused blue badge. The guidelines state that if you walk up to 30 meters you are considered as having considerable difficulty in walking. I was in a lot of pain and coughing…
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British gas warm home discount
Just wanted to make others aware that I filled this form in 3 times on there website and supplied evidence and every time I was denied ...... I decided to ring up and claim and got accepted ..... I didn't change any details but for some reason i qualified over the phone and not online ..... may help others ?
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Mobility DLA and AA Care - can this be claimed?
The husband of a friend, who is in his late 70s, was awarded DLA Mobility when he was in his early 60s. About a year ago, the amount of care he needed increased considerably, and the GP asked if he was getting an allowance for this. Neither the friend or her husband had ever claimed for care, (I think that they were…
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PIP annual advice letter
Hi all, I'm in the process of renewing my blue badge, and as my original decision letter is dated in 2015, I need to send my annual advice letter as proof of entitlement to pip. But the letter I received this year doesn't say it's proof of my entitlement anymore, just the amounts I get. It doesn't even say I'll get those…
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new illness
i need some advice i am waiting on a tribunal for PIP and ESA , and i have being diagnosed with arthritis of the feet can you help me what to do as i havent a clue , i know they wont take this new illness into account , any advice please
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SDP Advice please
Hi folks I am currently still receiving SSP from my employer, due to my condition i will not be returning to work after the 28 week SSP entitlement runs out and i believe i will then move on to ESA payments, this week i was awarded PIP at the higher rate for both daily living and mobility, i have been advised that i will…
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My DLA to PIP saga (won)
I received an 'invitation' to apply for PIP in November '16 after around 20 years on high rate care and mobility DLA. Form filled in and sent off in time and then a home F2F. The nurse who did my assessment was pleasant but very distant and I just felt things were going to end badly - they did. I was awarded 6 points for…
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ESA .. change of circumstances .. universal credit ?? Help please
Hi all I was wondering if someone may be able to give me a little advice . I live in a 2 bedroom house with my son who has just left school . He has decided this week to move out . I currently claim esa and get the extra £60 a week included due to my disability . I currently claim pip - enhanced living . No mobility . I…
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Recently Disabled and needing advice
Hi folks, my name is Chris, 4 months ago at the age of 43 I had a hemorrhagic stroke whilst at work. As a result of the stroke I have been left with left sided paralysis, meaning I am unable to walk or move my left arm or hand and have lost all sense of balance amongst other issues associated with a stroke. The point of…
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The Great Hunt: Have you got the 'severely mentally impaired' council tax discount?
If you or someone you live with is diagnosed as 'severely mentally impaired' (SMI), your household could be eligible for a 25% council tax discount, or 100% if that person lives alone. If you've ever made a claim, we want to hear how it went. Thanks in advance. UPDATE: If you're looking to claim SMI or think you or someone…
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PhoneCall from DWP Regarding PIP claim
HI Folks, I made my first application for PIP via telephone on the 24/07/17. I received my application pack within a week and filled it out and sent back on the 01/08/17. I then got a text from DWP on the 04/08/17 saying they had received the form and they would contact me with a decision. I had heard nothing until today…
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Bank account without online access??
Hi all...my son has severe impulsivity due to ADHD..Also Autistic. He's 21 and starting his first job next month..I'm worried sick about how to support him and prevent him from blowing all his wages on day 1..if he can access money he'll spend it...all household bank cards have to be hidden etc etc.. Im looking for a way…
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Pip 1043 form
I was awarded standard care rate in September 2014 for 4 years. Today I've received this form which seems to be mainly tick boxes if nothing has changed. Do I need to get a letter from my GP costing £25 to support this? And if nothing has changed does it mean that I will just get the award until sept 2018? Nothing has…
