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ESA Doc's certificate
Merry xmas and happy 2017 all MSE'rs As I consider claiming ESA whilst giving up working full time. What is the doctors certicate required. I have MS since 2012/2013 awaiting medicine to be realeased 2017. Unfortunately the office envoirment has become unworkable for some time.
Help with Carers Assessment
I have just received a letter to inform me that I will be entitled to help as my Mother's Carer and will have a face to face assessment in a couple of weeks. this will be with a social worker from the Council where my Mother lives and will take place in my home. I have completed the assessment forms and have had a reply…
Pip assessment
Well I received my face to face assessment appointment which was very conveniently 35 miles away from my house!! I suffer from PTSD, severe anxiety and depression and do not own a car or drive, there is no way that I could make a journey of that length on public transport or cab with a stranger. However I phoned the number…
Benefits & Work Forum
I am new to this site, forgive me if this information has already been posted: As a new user I am unable to post the link - this is easily found if you google: Benefits and works For people out there struggling to complete PIP forms, as I was a few weeks ago, or indeed, other paperwork generated by the DWP These people…
Changes to compensation laws and discount rates
First of all, sorry if I have posted this in the wrong section, I did not know where else to put it. My question is in relation to the change in laws that came into effect today regarding Compensation payments, loss of future earnings because of a disability and the way that the Lord Chancellors Discount Rate is applied.…
BBC android News app....
....has got rid of Disability section !!! Why would they do this ?
PIP: Not All Horror Stories
My 25 year old daughter has ADHD, Dyspraxia & Expressive & Receptive Language Difficulties. She currently receives DLA, for life at higher care & lower mobility. I have been trawling the various Forums, read all the horror stories etc and one thing I have come to appreciate is; It is a fact that the majority of people only…
Power of Attorney on behalf of daughter
Not sure if this is the correct section for this. Today we have been advised to apply for a 'Power of Attorney' for our adult daughter who has a learning disability. As she is living with us and will always, or with her elder sister or brothers later in life who we have nominated as her guardians. Would we apply for a…
PIP Award Review & ESA questions
I've recently been sent a PIP Award Review form. It says that after I return it, I could get a telephone call or have to go to a face to face consultation. I'm finding the process extremely stressful and it's weighing on my mental health. Luckily a friend is helping me fill in the form, but I don't know if I can deal with…
DFG -The solution proposed!
HI all, I have applied for a DFG for my son who requires access to sleeping and bathing facilities ( upstairs). It is accepted that i lift is required to meet the need. The HIA have provided a draft solution to fit a lift in the living room to hi bedroom. We imediately complained as we have serious concerns with other…
Fun & Games - PIP
Just had a letter from the DWP telling me that my DLA award is now suspended because I have not returned the PIP2. The form was sent to them on the 9th Feb - it was due back by the 12th. I paid £7.20 for Special Delivery as well and have a printed copy of when and who signed for it at 5.32am on the 10th Feb Anyhow just put…
Equity Release
My in-laws are considering an equity release scheme and both are in receipt of direct payments to help to pay for daily personal care. We contacted the local authority to ask if their allowances will be affected if they go ahead with equity release and were told that they would not be able to answer this question until the…
PIP invite letter
Regards family member, they have responded to their invite to apply letter. The were asked if they wanted current dla info used for this .. I'm not sure if they meant from last dla claim form. Should we assume it's better to say yes here and does this mean they will use past info to make a decision or will they always send…
ESA & DLA/PIP Question Please - Re: Disabled Student
Hi there, My 21 year old son is a Disabled full-time student in advanced education. He was recently awarded a small amount of ESA (Income Related). The only reason he is entitled to claim ESA is because he meets all of the 3 criteria for a student to qualify. He is.... 1) In 'full time' 'advanced' education and 2) He is…
Pip help
Does the more points you get increase the payment for this benefit? Thank you
Pip assessment questions
Does anyone know what type of questions they ask? Thank you
would the care part of pip change if you lose a limb?
hello all, a colleague at work currently has the low level for the care part of his PIP, and the high level of his disability. Recently he lost one of his legs. will this have an affect on his pip payments???
Hospital charges for blue badge parking
My local hospital is planning on changing its parking charges (raising them to £4.50 for two hours) for all drivers (up until now, Blue badge holder could park free of charge for up to 3 hours) - this must make my hospital the meanest hospital in the country ? This is to pay for a new carpark, where hospital staff are…
How late can the first sicknote be for ESA?
I'm helping a friend with an ESA claim. She applied over the phone on the 30th Jan and was told that her sicknote needed to be from the 6th Feb. She's only just managed to get a GP appointment this Friday (march 3rd.) Is she too late? The sick note will have to be backdated to the 6th Feb but when I was in the ESA…
Not in the right post code for Disabled Facilities Grant
On behalf of a friend - Our council has said it only gives people entitled to Disabled Facilities Grant if they live in certain post codes due to funding. Do other councils do this and is there anything she can do about it?

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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