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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,…
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Disabled Council Tax Rates
I am in the process of claiming disabled council tax rebate from Durham county council and wonder how far back the claim can go if I am successful. I was disabled with both severe mental health and physical injuries in 1999 and moved into the area on the same date. Since then I have paid council tax at the full rate and…
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Capita home visit for PIP?
Hey all, Has anyone here had a home visit from Capita regarding a claim for PIP? Could you tell me what to expect? Do they want to look around the house or see a claimant making a cup of tea in the kitchen or something similar? Or does everything take place in the one room? The person I care for has received a letter today…
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Going to tribunal for PIP
Has anyone done this? was it stressful? did you have to go to court? Did you fill in the form or just send a letter with more evidence? My new MS nurse has advised i go to tribunal and is writing me a strong worded letter to send along with my request. I'm nervous but really pleased that she is supporting me and…
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Multiple questions re getting support for parents
My dad has recently become ill very suddenly. My parents are retired, but until recently, my dad was my mum's carer. Both if my parents receive pensions credit as they do not have any occupational pensions. My mum also receives Attendance Allowance, I think at the lower rate. My dad receives a carers allowance. My dad, in…
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Pension credits and carers premium
Hi there can anyone explain this to me were going to be getting pension credits, but i get carers allowance and been told its means tested am i going to be worse off also got told theres a premium we can claim if we get this is the premuim allowance back dated th
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Disabled person deeply concerned with fire from his second floor flat?
A work colleague lives in social housing on the second floor of a block of flats. He uses a wheel chair to get about inside the flat, and walking aids while outside. In light of the recent fire in West London, he is deeply concerned about fire in his block. The current advise is to stay in your flat, as fire is expected to…
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recording devices
Has anyone used or can recommend recording devices suitable for a PIP assessment (not at home)? Thanks.
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Appeal Papers
Could someone help me with this please. I have received a letter with the date of my appeal hearing. The letter says to take the appeal papers relating to the appeal. Does anyone know which they are please. I have that much paperwork I'm not sure which they are. Thank you
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Starting a business whilst claiming PIP?
Hello guys and gals, I couldn't really find anything in regards to this so thought I would ask for some help. I currently have PIP but solely just the mobility element. I don't recieve any sort of living arrangements etc, I literally just get my Mobility car. Anywho, I do currently work but I'm considering as a side thing…
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benefits calculator advises esa amount of 164
I receive 102 per week esa wrag, standard rate daily living & mobility pip. however when I do a benefits calculator (from about 3 sources) I'm advised esa of 164. anyone know what difference could be that I'm not receiving or claiming?
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PIP Mandatory reconsideration
i have called and logged with DWP and have since sent a letter off explaining what i think is wrong with their decision and why for the sections i dont think they've marked me fairly on. i was awarded 8 points for care and 8 points for mobility giving me standard for both... so right on the edge of nothing... I've since…
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Housing options for disabled daughter?
My daughter is currently residing in a mental health unit on section 3. The clinical team are ready to discharge her. She is unable to come back and live me or my wife so they are looking into a supported living placement or possible a council or housing association house with LA funding to meet her support needs. She's…
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Age Macular Degeneration and Attendance Allowance
My mother is 87 and suffers from Age Macular Degeneration in both eyes as well as cataracts. Her independence is slowly being eroded away and she calls upon me to help her with an increasing number of tasks. I do not mind doing this at all but recently a friend of hers suggested my mother should try to claim attendance…
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Getting DWP to change there mind PIP
Ive heard on here that most PIP Mandatory reconsideration are not changed. But has anyone actually had a decision changed at this stage. thanks all.
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Does my father need nursing care?
Hi Guys, My Father (84) is due to have his leg removed through diabetes. I can't look after him and live some miles away. He lives in a council flat (first floor, no lift) and gets his pension and a small private one. Does he need a care home after the amputation? Who pays for this. I've had a quick look about assessments…
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ESA and Part time study
Hello I am looking for factual guidance I have been physically disabled for nearly seven years. I have a rare form of illness, making it harder to decipher what my future holds for me in physical form. Somehow, my body is giving me a break, instead of everyday in pain, it has plateaued. I can now concentrate on giving back…
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My time has finally come......
Yesterday I got 'the letter'.....My DLA will be stopped next month, and I am invited to apply for PIPs. Tomorrow we will make the phonecall...and then the form will be sent....possibly (probably) a face-to-face (including the usual fight to get the face-to-face done at home). I know that I am entitled to PIP. I have been…
