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Positive atos story..
So I was called for my PIP transfer. Sent a bit of evidence with form before Xmas. Medical was 2 weeks ago today..got the scary brown letter today.... The enhanced rate for both parts! The lady from atos was lovely. I gave her a doctors print out of all my meds (including confirmation of being on chemo). They've written on…
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Rules about visting USA while on disability benefits?
I'm planning to visit the US with my partner later this year, but I'm worried about the security process and being asked about our occupation, income etc for the VISA. My partner is disabled and receives PIP and I'm his carer. It's not really a holiday, just visiting friends. I'm wondering if there are any specific rules…
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Need a Scooter
Hi, I've been wondering about this for a while now. I have a physical disability that varies from day to day and I'm now forcing myself to look into how to go about getting myself an electric scooter - but I have no idea where to start! Is there an NHS scheme I don't know about or do I literally have to have thousands in…
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Partners PIP Denied
My partner suffers from extreme anxiety and also depression. She has been on DLA since she had to leave university at 21 (now 28) due to her illnesses which have now developed in to complete social phobia and agoraphobic tendencies. She won't leave the house without me there, has no social life, can't speak on the phone,…
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esa result
i have just had a phone call from esa regarding my assesment and i have scored 0 points and they have found me fit for work (which im not) what can i do ?
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Positive atos story..
So I was called for my PIP transfer. Sent a bit of evidence with form before Xmas. Medical was 2 weeks ago today..got the scary brown letter today.... The enhanced rate for both parts! The lady from atos was lovely. I gave her a doctors print out of all my meds (including confirmation of being on chemo). They've written on…
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Any recommendations for insurance for Mobility Scooters?
I work part time at a independent living sheltered housing scheme. An increasing number of our residents are buying mobility scooters. Would the powerful force of MSE be able to recommend an insurance company, especially one that includes some sort of public liability element? Thanks in advance. Jackie
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DLA - For a Child
Afternoon All, Quick question please. My daughter who is 5 years old receives middle rate care DLA. Her aware comes to an end in November this year. I've not yet heard anything about what happens when her award runs out, do we fill out another application as we did when we first claimed? Will they send a letter before it…
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Waiting for a PIP Decision
I am finding this the hardest bit to deal with I think before I was kept busy by finding evidence and everything else now I feel a bit lost. My mum always said I was impatient that's why I was two months premature.
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Capita PIP Home Visit
Hi any advice for home visits do they go in every room of your house etc any help appreciated
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Applying for PIP - Form Filling
I have finally got DWP to accept that I am unable to write legibly (or speak on the phone) So anyone in the same position as myself should email [EMAIL="DCPUALTERNATIVE.FORMATTEAM@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK"]DCPUALTERNATIVE.FORMATTEAM@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK[/EMAIL] They will email you the initial form (PIP1) - (in editable PDF format - so…
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do you have to be severely disabled for direct payments
How does it work? I've basically been on my own since I fell out with my foster parents living off my ESA. I have trouble budgeting and am in debt and I'm living in unsanitary conditions and I think my friend is taking advantage off me because he only comes around when I've get paid my ESA and we get drunk together but I'm…
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Wheelchair accessible vehicle
Hi all, My mother is over 70 and has become wheelchair bound. She'll be moving in with us. It looks as though we'll only be eligible for the attendance allowance. We won't be eligible for the motability scheme... I'm looking to buy a car that is wheelchair accessible and is big enough for a large family. I'm looking to buy…
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pip appeal
Hi i had to go for a pip test and because the woman doing it lied lput down a load of crap i got turned down i have put in an appeal do you still get disability payments while you wait to hear if you back from appeal ???
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Pip Tribunal success backdated ESA???
Hi everyone,hope I am in the right place. When my husbands Pip renewal was declined in October, it affected his ESA payment as well. We have now been to tribunal for PIP and won and had his PIP money reinstated and backdated to October, but we still haven't heard anything from ESA. I know they tell each other information,…
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PIP stopped
Is there any reason why PIP payments would just stop Friends son has started this week doing some voluntary work at the Job Centre - his dad was logging on to his account to help him see if a payment had gone out for some clothes he had ordered online. Anyway it seems he hasn't been getting his PIP for 3 months - he didn't…
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Letter
I have got a letter telling me that my disability premium is being stopped iam unsure why and they were not sure themselves I have just applied for pip will this have anything to do with it thank you
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Blue Badge Renewal.
Hi, my father's blue badge is up or renewal this month can anyone tell me if he will get a letter or form through the door to fill in his details or do you have to go to the post office to get a form or will it be easier to do it online thanks.
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New PIP Application
Hi folks, New to forums but have just started a claim for PIP and having forms sent out to me. I have done a lot of reading up and researching and believe I am within rights to claim (and be awarded). I have multiple (most) joint pain (being tested for arthritis at 26 y/o) and constant back pain so even getting up first…
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ESA to JSA then trying to hand in sick note but can''t
Hello I was wondering if anyone can advise me on what I should do. I had been on E.SA. for just over 12 months for clinical depression. On my re-assessment I was deemed fir for work having only scored 6 points. I was told on this forum I should ask for a manual review, sign on for J.S.A wait for my first payment before…