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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…
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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…
