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Pip
Hi I need some help understanding my pip claim ! I originally was on dla lower care up till I was diagnosed with cancer in may this year , the mamilla nurses got me to apply for pip in may and put my forms in after which I had my home visit in august! Today I was awarded enhanced care and enhanced mobility but to add to my…
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Pip & dla
Hi I need some help understanding my pip claim ! I originally was on dla lower care up till I was diagnosed with cancer in october last year , the mamillan nurses got me to apply for pip in may and put my forms in after which I had my home visit in august! Today I was awarded enhanced care and enhanced mobility but to add…
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pip forms
Does anyone know if you have a current PIP award, do they alway send you the shorter award review form or do they sometimes still send the long form, (like the original form) thanks
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Need a headset
I can no longer use my left arm due to progressive MS so am struggling with dealing with things whilst on the phone. what I need is home phone which would allow me to plug a headset set in, so has anyone any ideas please.
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Newly disabled GULP need help what next ?
Basically 7 week's ago I fell and fractured my spine and it was a bad fracture and had to have a spinal and fusion surgery. I was really pleased with my progress at first and didn't even think of going through the process of claiming sick pay as i'm self employed and it can be a nightmare sorting it all out I'm my Mum's…
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When to expect PIP application?
I am in receipt of high rate mobility component of DLA. At the time I was awarded,about 15 years ago,the letter stated it was for an indefinite time. I have been waiting for my PIP application to arrive and as yet haven't had anything. Does anyone know when I am likely to receive it? I would of thought I would have had it…
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Wheelchair accessible vehicles.
My disabled parents live a long way away. They won't move, I can't move. I've used loads of holiday making sure the house is ok for them. I am pretty much out of days. I'm trying to sort out a wheelchair accessible vehicle for them, but I cannot find anyone who will come out and do a demo on the weekend. And without the…
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ATOS and Capital centres
Here is a list of assessment centres (Atos and Capita) http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-assessment-centres I understand that they are both as bad as each other !! There are also links to the appeal procedure etc...
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Arthritis
Hi Every one, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis today :( I have it in my left ankle and right wrist. I am going to apply for a blue badge-I feel I need it. Is there anything else that would help me? I am 53years old and broke my ankle 4 years ago and have been in pain daily since then. I have plates and pins in my ankle.…
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Does everyones PIP get sent to capita ?
Sent of my sons PIP application last week (I am his appointee he is 20), received a letter today from capita to say his application has been sent to them, does this mean that he will deffo have to go for an interview? I think if he does it is silly as I have sent all the medical evidence off with the application as well as…
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council tax recalculation
Oh no! disaster! my local CAb has been closed due to lack of funding, they had been helping me with a problem of requiring a new recalculated council tax bill. I was getting just single person discount but now after comparing with a neighbour I realised I could get other reductions for disability. In short I can get:-…
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Going to EAS Tribunal tomorrow need last minute help!!
OK, guys, I should have posted about this a good bit back but it has made me very ill! I struggle to cope with everyday life never mind something as serious as this. The back story. I have been on incapacity Benefit since 1998 and was moved to ESA in March 2013. I was placed into the WRAG and attended my first interview. I…
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1 point short of PIP award advice please
I wondered whether anybody has been in the same position, I received a thank you but no letter with a breakdown of my points, where I was 1 point short on daily living and 4 points on mobility. I have already asked for a reconsideration and the lady I spoke to in fairness was very sympathetic and considerate on the phone.…
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Court of Protection?
Has anybody dealt with Court of Protection before with regards to somebody deemed to lack capacity over finances? Can you appeal it, do I have the chance to fight against it? I have just came out of hospital after 6 weeks on a section 3, I have a learning disability and schizoaffective disorder, they are saying (social…
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Blue badge after refused High rate mobility?
Hello First of all, I would like to say I am appealing against PIP, as according to them I can walk fine unaided. I can walk, with nearly 200mg morphine for pain… I really should be in a wheel chair, but I find them too limited when shopping, So i use a shopping trolly for support (used as a frame). I am autistic, and I…
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Advice Needed about PIP, ESA or other
I'm seeking any advice on behalf of my mum. She has recently been turned down for PIP. Her condition (which she has provided medical evidence of) is degenerative spondylolisthesis. In the last year I have witnessed her turn from an able bodied person into someone who is unable to perform simple tasks or even walk the…
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Paying for care now on PIP
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VAT Free? Buying recliner chair
My mother is buying a recliner/riser chair, I have read that you can buy vat free if disabled. She has a blue badge for parking, receives a carer allowance, is 92 years old, weak heart and can't walk too far, but, she is not disabled - do you think she can buy Vat free? I don't know what to write on the form because I…
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Disability related expenditure guidelines and council charges
My father has had a financial assessment carried out as he is going into respite care soon to allow me to take a break. He lives with me and I am his full timer carer as I left work to look after him. To justify the councils maximum capped charge, as he only has minimal savings, they have calculated his board and lodgings…
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ESA and WRAC Deductions from Income Protection Insurance Payments
I have been off work for 2.5 years and have been receiving PHI payments for 2 years through a policy my employers set up for all employees. In my contract, it states I should receive 75% of my salary. When I received my first payments, I noticed I was getting less than I should have; as if I was being taxed twice. When I…
