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Free bus pass and driving ...
A family member has asked me to find out if he can continue to use his free bus pass (to the expiry date) legally if he resumes driving again. I've googled, but can't find a clear answer. He won't be trying to renew the free pass, but is just wondering if he can use it 'til the expiry date for the odd bus trip. Personally,…
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Hearing-aid
Anyone got experience of buying hearing-aids online. They will obviously need to be programmed for the individuals particular hearing loss but with the aid of a computer and a good quality set of headphones that should not be beyond our abilities. Are they much cheaper online than buying via a local hearing-aid shop. Just…
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VAT Relief for Diabetics
Hi.....I am in the process of purchasing a new mobility scooter, and have been advised that being a long time type 2 diabetic entitles me to VAT relief.....is this correct ?........Jack.
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PIP -CM getting advice from a senior?
Hi All Been on PIP for around 3 years, had a face to face assessment last month. Been waiting for the outcome for the last 4 weeks. I called the helpline last week and the guy I spoke to was very helpful, and said that the HP report suggested I would continue to be entitled, and in fact could received another element of…
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Instal lift or convert ground floor room to bedroom
We have a need to consider how to adapt our 3 story home now that my wife is less able to use the stairs. At this time moving to a bungalow is not an option. A ground floor room can be converted for a bedroom with a small shower/toilet/handbasin area. However the space is limited and this has to be the 2nd best option. We…
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Doctor phobia
Where do you go if you have a doctor phobia? There are special dentists for dentist phobias but I can't find a service that will meet my needs. I'm ok with doctors in a social sense (ironically I work in a hospital). I'm not needle phobic or medicine phobic, I don't have "health anxiety" or hypochondria. I'm literally…
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Backdated PIP
Hi everyone. Ive tried looking through posts to see if this has already been answered but i cant find anything, Sorry if ive just missed it. Last november I had a PIP assessment. I was originally on middle care and high mobility DLA. It got put down to just middle care and no mobility. I ended up going to a tribunal last…
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Motability car hand-back question.
I have had my assessment for PIP. I now waiting for the outcome. What I want to know is what will happen to my motability car should I not get enhanced rate of the mobility component? Does the car have to be returned as soon as I get the (unfavourable) results? I take it that motability will not extend your lease until you…
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New PIP/ESA claim, please help.
Hi all, First a little background. I've suffered from poor health since childhood and was in receipt of DLA until I was about 20. I then got into work and chose not to reclaim DLA on renewal. I'm now in my early 30s and my health has continued to decline to the point now where I am not able to work despite adjustments at…
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trouble with housing association
i hope this is the correct forum whats happened is my housing association has merged (take over) just under a year ago . they sent all the people on my sheltered housing scheme a letter saying they wanted £40k to redo the access (brick paviers)shared between the 62 properties , bungalows and flats , they put in a short…
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Advice please
My 15 year old daughter gets DLA high rate care, but her health has deteriorated since her award in December 2016. She is now unable to be left unattended at all as she is scared to be alone. She's also afraid to go outside alone, she'll sometimes agree to come in the car with me but we have to arrange where and how long…
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Pension Credit?
My OH gets ESA (support group) and has received a letter today from Jobcentreplus, which neither of us really understands. It says, quote: "We are writing to you because our records show that you will reach the minimum state pension credit age in November 2017. Although ESA can continue to be paid until they reach their…
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can you get contrbution based ESA and income based at the same time please?
Hello, I need some help please am going to phone up and ask once i am at home but am in a mh unit in the community at the mo. I split up with my ex husband in march while in a psychatric hospital. he moved out mid June. I currently get income based ESA I am in the support group. and DLA low rate mobility high rate care. My…
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ESA Support group in for a ROUGH Ride in 2017 (Support group to be CRUSHED!)
The ESA Support group is in for a rough ride with potential changes, which could make it more like the WRAG group, with getting the people who are in the support group to take activities, or see other therapists etc, and much more. "Government plans to make many ESA support group claimants undertake work-related…
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Question about ESA and back to work
Hi all I really need advice, I'm thinking of getting a job (god that even feels good typing that :) ). I have been on the sick for 17 years :( my condition or should I say conditions :( :( have got worse in later years. But I really need to return to the work place, and I think I have found the perfect job that would suit…
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Had some bad news
I have just received some bad news, I wasn't going to post on here again but I have just found out that my DLA will be stopping and I will not be getting the money. I don't know what to do now, i only have £800 and have no job and Im due to go back to college in September? Im 24 with autism I thought things were supposed…
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PIP Advice please
hi sorry if sick of seeing PIP posts, ive just made a claim for mine, from phoning up to claim and getting the paper work sent, ive got my assessment next week (14) it has took just over a month to sort it, thought it was supposed to take weeks :( is this a bad sign ? Ive read my car will have to go back so i have 4 weeks…
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ESA application
My son is applying for ESA and has downloaded the form as he doesn't like talking on the phone. He's going to fill in the form and then take it to our local Job Centre, with a fit note from his doctor. Can anyone tell me if that's the correct order to do this? Thanks.
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PIP advice please for an Appointee (new member)
Firstly I would like to say hello as I am a new member (from Kent). I have found your forum very helpful as recently I have been completing a PIP claim form for my son because I am his DWP appointee. He is visually impaired and has Asperger's Syndrome and using the RNIB's website and advise from your forum I have managed…
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Special Assistance at Airports for People with Disabilities
Thought this may be helpful for some: https://www.ego.net/specialassistance.htm Any airline passenger who requires extra assistance due to a disability, illness or reduced mobility is entitled to it by European law. This includes those that need extra help due to mobility issues, age, illness, sensory disabilities,…
