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RSA INSURANCE AND ADPTATIONS - help
Hi I have been broken into and had my mobility adptated car stolen. I am currently in the process of claiming on the insurance. My hand controls cost £250, I have been informed that the insurance will only be settled at £111 as they take into consideration wear and tear. I am slightly purplexed and annoyed as I will have…
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Disabled parking
hello everyone :) i have a blue badge and in my local areas (Calderdale and Kirklees in west yorkshire) it is free to park in council run car parks all day. However, if i get to the car park and there are no designated parking spaces left, would my carer be ok to let me out of the car then park in a 'normal' bay for free…
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Blue badge
Hi. Hope everyone is doing ok. Just a quick question. My blue badge expires tomorrow, 10th feb. Can I use it up to midnight tonight or could I use it up to midnight tomorrow? I would like to use it tommorrow ideally. Not sure if it's going to be renewed,, my mobility claim might be stopped due to PIP but it's gone to…
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PIP after 65 is it indefinite?
Hello My father turns 65 in a few months. He has just transferred from DLA to PIP, lots of stress and worry but it went smoothly. I know that he will continue to receive PIP and not have to claim Attendance Allowance. I have read conflicting info saying that once an over 65 has an award it stays for life unless health…
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Payment 3 weeks of DLA no award for pip yet
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MSE News: Disabled consumers to get a stronger voice with new business champions
Disabled customers and employees are to be given a voice to promote change and trigger improvements in various sectors...Read the full story: 'Disabled consumers to get a stronger voice with new business champions ' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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Stair lift? disabled facilities grant.
Hi there, I've had an assessment with local Occupational therapist and they have called to say the panel have agreed I need a stair lift. So, I am waiting for someone to call to come over and do a financial assessment for a disabled facilities grant. To put it bluntly. I need a stair lift so that I have better access to…
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Severe Disability Allowance
Hi I currently receive severe disability allowance as part of my income support payment. I have been reading that this is going to be abolished but can't find any information about it. Does this mean that I will be £60+ a week worse off or is it being replaced by anything else? If anyone has any information or a link to…
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PIP - 16-64. What happens at 65?
I have just started the ball rolling to try and get PIP. Not holding out much hope after reading posts on here but I do have mobility problems which affect my normal way of life, so fingers crossed. I have just turned 64 a few days ago, if I am lucky enough to get it, what happens when I reach 65, does it stop? If it…
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Carers Allowance?
Sorry bit clueless on this matter wondering if anyone can help. MIght struggle to provide all the relevant info too so it could be apointless question. Partners mother recently had surgery and we're in the process of getting her to our house. She was offered respite but when OH checked the places out she wasnt that happy…
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Pip face to face meeting
Hi I have sent the pip forms and have have been told i will have to see a health professional which is very stressful for me. Would love to know if anyone has had this and what do they ask etc Thank you so much.
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PIP Tribunal Hearing Experiences - Share Your Story
I'm starting a thread to gather information and to discuss PIP tribunal experiences. I'm curious how these tribunals conduct these hearings. Are some judgmental and others more understanding? I've heard some horror stories and I've also heard positive ones, too. As I understand it, these PIP tribunal hearings have to make…
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PIP has put my life on hold
Waiting for PIP is awful. I am currently wait for my MR since 19/01/17. I feel my life has been put on hold waiting for the outcome. I suffer from (amongst other things) bipolar and depression, I lay in bed all day and have no motivation or energy to do anything. I am just waiting to hear back and I am so scared and…
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Extra Payment ?
Just wondered if anyone here can help with a letter from the Pension Service ? in it they state I could be getting extra help , money wise , because of a Severe Disability , as I am on Pension Credit ! Your reply is appreciated ..... Regards
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Do I tell DWP ?
I am on the verge of applying for a transfer from DLA to PIP I need to know whether DWP need to be aware that I am working for 3 half days a week ? I see nothing on the application form - specifically asking this - but when I am assessed - the assessor may ask how I get to work (I drive 1 mile and walk 100 yards to my…
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Badly broken arm, I get work related ESA, what do I do?
Badly broken arm to point I am signed off but I get work related ESA anyway, do I still need to tell ESA?
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Renting house to fund care without LPA
Hi . Asking for some advice on behalf of my cousins. My elderly Aunt who suffers from the onset of dementia and various other ailments took a fall at her home a couple of weeks and was taken into a rehab centre. After discussion with her sons, doctor and social worker they decided the best course of action would be a…
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How does the savings limit work for couples?
My partner and I are in the ESA support group, on a joint claim. My initial understanding is that we were only allowed £6,000 in savings. Does this mean combined or invidivually, for example is the limit actually £12,000 combined but £6,000 individually? Or are we treated as one entity due to the joint claim? But I'm…
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Disabled Facilities Grant and new bathroom.
Hello, due to an assessment i have been given a Disabled Facilities Grant for a low level shower and the bathroom is being completely redone. It is only small and the council are drawing up plans etc, I own my own home. To those that have had this done how much input did you get into choosing fixtures and fittings.?
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How long have others waited for DVLA driving licence
I'm interested to know whats the record (longest time) someone has waited from a decision from the DVLA and if there is anything you can do to speed it up. My son applied for his driving licence 13 months ago (still no decision). I have just spoke to them today and it was just like dealing with the Vogon Bureaucracy from…
