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Contribution based ESA and DLA or other benefits??
Hello, Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction or help PLEASE? Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I have serve Mental health problem ( psychosis,BPD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, Prolonged PND and BED) I have been admitted into hospital 9 times in just under 5 years ( ranging from a week…
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Pre PIP assessment ATOS complaint re procedure
Hi all, I've looked on the forum for a similar thread but couldn't find one. Apologies if this has been covered already. I'm in the process of putting in a formal complaint to ATOS about...ATOS. I've already written to my MP, who is looking in to what I've said. Claim form gone in, filled out by a charity. Basically, I got…
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Calling time on PIP
To tell you the truth I have had it. What with the replies that I have been getting, and the opinions that I am facing an almost impossible task in turning over the PIP decision, and the lack of help from any outside welfare rights agency I am closing the book on the PIP claim. I just cannot cope with rejection - it is a…
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Does The DWP Follow The Assessors Advice/Scores
Afternoon, We have today received a copy of the Assessors F2F Report, she has scored my daughter with 14 points for care and 16 for mobility. We have yet to hear anything from the DWP. She currently receives Higher Care & Lower Mobility (DLA). The report has bought about a couple of minor 'grumbles' such as her being…
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Pip
Just rung to start my PIP claim. I have 2 questions- 1. I'm currently receiving higher rate DLA (both sections) and have a motability car - will this affect my being able to keep the car? 2. They asked for my GP's details. She is currently on maternity leave,so will this also affect the claim? Thanks, in advance
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loseing the care conpoment of dla
My lad is 21 top end behavrioual problems learning problems and severe autisim . As a result if nthe 2014 care act he as has a assessment from the fab team they have taken his care component of dla . He is a expensive item to run with expensies to his disablites . The councill is as much use as a sick headache with this…
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NHS Foundation Trust help
If I seek a second opinion from a medical profession in a different area.. I live in Norfolk but want to go to Birmingham.. then am I still covered by my Norfolk & Borwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust? Or does another Trust pay for my treatment?
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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BBC android News app....
....has got rid of Disability section !!! Why would they do this ?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
