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New to disability benefits- help pls
I have a close family member who had a severe stroke and has been left completely mentally and physically incapacitated and still in hospital many weeks later. On their behalf, an appointee has raised a claim for universal credit, which we understand to be the “gateway” to other benefits. What other benefits would someone…
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DLA no care component for a child
Hello 👋🏻 Could someone advice me with this. My 9 year old one recently have been awarded with only mobility component (lower rate) still waiting for letter with more information. He goes through autism assessment, has a educational health care plan at school, so loads of evidence about it. Additionally he has arfid eating…
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PIP Review form
I've just received a PIP review form about 16 months into my 24 month award. Can they cut my award short before the 24 months if they decide that I no longer need it?
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GPs' LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
My question is regarding GP’s legal obligations. Can anyone give me advice or point me towards an organisation who could advise me on this
issue (free of charge)? My friend is, until 14 August, employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and
Clyde, who have decided to terminate his contract on the grounds of capability
due to ill…
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First PIP claim - medication causes issues - any advice please?
Hi all, Would be incredibly grateful for any advice with regards to this... My husband has today called the PIP new claims line (unable to do online where we live) Context: In Dec 2023 he was diagnosed with a neurological condition & prescribed medication A. He was able to kind of function on this drug; physically he was…
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Riser recliner chairs
Does anyone have experience of Morris Living? Their recliner riser seats seem much cheaper than most places. Or should I say less expensive. I'm looking for one for my elderly mother. Thanks
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Martin Lewis grills Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on carer's allowance cliff-edge
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has grilled the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on whether he'll fix the "cliff-edge" with carer's allowance that causes people to lose their entitlement when they earn just a penny over the threshold. Read the full story: Martin Lewis: 'Chancellor – will you end the awful cliff-edge on…
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Guide discussion: Carer's credit
This is the place to discuss our new guide on Carer's Credit. We'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and general feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.'
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COPD Caused by Coal Mining
Good Afternoon, I'm looking to see if anyone can help with this, My Dad Passed away recently and because he was a coal miner the hospital refed him to the coroner as he died from a lung related condition. When the coroner concluded his investigation he noted on the death certificate Conclusion Industrial Disease Chronic…
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WFH and mental health
I work part time for a gov dept. I have done for many years, prior to to pandemic i had days off sick due to my mental health anxiety, depression, insomnia, complex PTSD, agoraphobia and depersonalisation. I get PIP care lower rate. During the pandemic I wfh and I didn’t have one day off sick and my productivity improved,…
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Adult disability payment scotland
Hi, has anyone claimed this new benefit before ?
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Pro's Con's for a Mobility Car
My son has been awarded higher rate mobility and as such we can go for a mobility car for him. We currently already have decent newish cars in the house and was wondering what are people opinions for going for one or not.
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How do I claim the Disability element on UC?
Hi all We are now in reciept of DLA and would like to claim the disability element for our child on UC. How do I do this? When I go to "report a change of circumstances" and then go to Health, it goes under my name and asks me about my ability to work however nothing to report under my child's name? I have put it in the…
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Best way to buy new TV for shared lounge in supported living house?
The front room TV is breaking. I live in supported living with 3 other people and I'm the only one who uses that TV really, I want to buy a new TV which I can easily afford but my deputy at social services won't release the money as he says all the other service users need to contribute towards the new TV. I don't think…
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Bedroom tax
Hi I have a number of disabilities and in receipt of the higher rate PIP for both daily living and mobility. I would be grateful for any advice in respect of my concerns Five years ago I had a section 21 in respect of non payment of rent. Part of the reason why I got in debt and of which I am now arguing against my local…
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Trust bank account advice please!
I have a disabled persons trust for my daughter and now need to open a trust bank account. I’m not keen on Metro given the financial difficulties they have had. I know of Cater Allen though would need to pay for an introduction which we would do as a last resort but I just want to see if there are any other banks or…
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Support for infirm relative
Im looking for advice please. I visited an elderly uncle at the weekend (Bournemouth area) who only has one other dependent (who is helping). none of us live nearby, My uncle is 90 and recently bereaved and lives alone, clearly struggling with mobility & potential initial symptoms of Alzheimer's and looked a bit…
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compensation for neglect, but how much?
A 95 year old woman, who has advance vascular dementia and bowel cancer is bed ridden and lives on his own. He has carers four times a day. On one occassion, the carers failed to go to her home. She had no water, no food and was not perscrubed her medication, from 7:00am to 9:00pm when the alarm was raised. The local…
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Motability Car
Hello all, I am currently 3 months away from my handback date on my current car. I have an appointment with a dealership tomorrow to order the next one. I was hoping to return the car I currently have early as it’s a big car, too big for my needs. It causes me a lot of discomfort to get into the car given it’s height and…
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standard mobility car tax reduction
After some advice for my oh - he receives standard rate PIP for both mobility and living. We've just realised he is entitled to a reduction in his car tax. We currently pay for our vehicle tax monthly and understand to claim the reduction we must pay up front. We're more than happy to do that but not sure how - do we send…
