-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Vague promises from Labour
-
PIP Assessment today- concerned.
Hi, today my husband had his PIP face to face at home with Capita. He has bipolar 1 and we have submitted plenty of medical evidence / letters of support. We got the correct permission to record the assessment. My concerns are- We signed two forms for the audio recording- he didn't leave us with one. Capita said we have to…
-
Reapplying for Access to Work funding
I've been receiving Access to Work funding for nearly 3 years now. I was granted it in June 2014 and it expires at the end of this month. It says on the paperwork that at the end of the time I have to reapply for further funding. Do they send me an application pack like with DLA/PIP - or do I just have to reapply myself ?…
-
need help
I received a letter saying my pip was up in 12 monts a few weeks l8r they sent a pip review so ifilled that out 6 weeks l8r i got to go to a f2f medical but iam bad with depressiong and paranoia hearing voices can i get a paper assesment instead of a face 2 face when i first got pip i phoned and said i needed a taxxi to…
-
Carers allowance
Hi I currently get carer's allowance for my husband and severe disablement allowance for myself as we are currently claiming income support. However I hate being on income support and was wondering, if my husband could claim carer's allowance for me if I was working a few hours a week - either employed or self employed…
-
PIP no face to face or home visit required. Help.
Hello everyone! I went to switch my dla over to pip in march this year as i wasnt getting the correct allowance that i was entitled to. I have bipolar, psychosis, a personality disorder along with severe bowel problems, anxiety, widespread joint pain, an underactive thyroid and severe tremors of the hands (especially left…
-
Free training with British Gas Energy Trust
Thanks 50Twuncle for putting me onto this, I thought I'd post my experience with the scheme. http://elearning.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/employability-skills/job-seeker-skills/employability-skills-complete-programme I struggled to get the web page to work for me so contacted BG through live chat and a representative…
-
pip car
how long does it take to get a pip car?
-
dont take life for granted
i went to sleep one night, basicaly woke up disabled the next day. drs ignored me for years when i was telling them about a problem i had, when i get the strength im intending to instruct solicitors to act
-
Help to buy for people with disabilities
We are looking to relocate. My husband and son (20yrs) both have life long disabilities and are unable to work. I work full time but am not sure my wages will cover the shortfall (we have 270k deposit) and was wondering if there would be any government schemes that could help especially as we have already been told my son…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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 ?
-
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…
-
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
