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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…
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Vague promises from Labour
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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…
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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 ?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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pip car
how long does it take to get a pip car?
