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Pip
Hi I'm new to the site although I do read quite a lot from the site. I have been receiving the lower rate for DLA and I recently went for one of those interviews with an ATOS rep. My conditions have deteriorated severely since my last claim and I struggle a lot. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and currently await a…
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ESA Help (re: Permitted Work)
Hi, I am currently petrified. Here's why... I didn't know I had to declare voluntary work. I started volunteering last July. I had ESA covered for a year (from June last year to June this year). Prior to that I had been sending sick notes every month from about March (so about three months). But then they signed me off for…
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Travelling by train
I attended a discussion session on accessibility and rail travel today, got invited when I renewed my disabled railcard. It was quite useful being able to share experiences (not all of them good!), but also finding out some things we did not know about. None of us had heard of 'Stations Made Easy', lets you 'explore'…
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what to tell my son re assessment?
This might not be the correct board but I try to stay away from the families board!. My nine year old has an assessment coming up at the hospital. I am not sure what they are assessing him for, think it is just an initial consultation? and he may need further appointments, if they decide further assessment necessary? Is…
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Problems getting a disabled bus pass.
Ok here goes I am from Scotland originally and moved to England, I had a bus pass in scotland for mental health and disablity(autism) I phoned a few months back when I was thinking of moving and was told as long as I had proof from a social worker/professional that I had learning difficulties and was getting treatment i.e…
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Financial assessment following care home entry/DRE
Mother in law has just had to go to a Dementia care home, and following minimal help from our local authority (over 4 months) they agreed a basic contribution of c£450 per week. MIL has funds around £20k savings. We have had to agree to a top up of £100 per week. Family/friends cannot permanently afford to expend the top…
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PIP tribunal adjourned - help?
My pip tribunal was adjourned about two months ago due to them not reaching a decision about whether to award me or not. They wanted access to my medical records which I granted but I'm still waiting on a decision. Anyone else's tribunal been adjourned? How long before a decision was finally reached for you? I've been…
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PIP - atos - no assesment - anybody had this ?
Hi all , im new to the forum Currently on Esa and DLa ( low and low ) *Rang and claimed pip *Sent form back *Pip requested further info from docs *Text today saying " we have all the info we need to assess your pip claim . We will write with a decision when a decision has been made " Claim based on severe depression ,…
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How long does pip usually take for a decision - update decision received
How long is normal for a decision to be made. My husband has been on DLA high rate on both elements for 12 years, moving over to pip he had a home assessment on 7th June so 7 weeks tomorrow. I've phoned them up this morning and they've said no decision has been made yet.
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Not recieved a award letter, but told I passed on phone what now?
8 or 9 weeks ago I had my assessment, when I didn't hear I rang about 3 weeks ago to be told I passed and was given ESA WRAG. But still no letter confirming this so I am worried they will suddenly go back on their word. It was paid a few days ago like normal so it should be ok but just worried in case.
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PIP: "Decision taking longer than normal"
I'm being reassessed for PIP. I recently received a letter saying that the decision was taking longer than normal. I'm terrified. I only claim PIP on the basis of neurological and mental illness so I'm not sure whether I count under the new rules at all. My PIP props up my household. I couldn't afford to lose it. The DWP…
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PIP Award - Mistake by DWP - Urgent Advice wanted!
I have decided to start a new thread for this in the hope it will attract some sound advice for when I ring PIP tomorrow. I was on DLA indefinitely with HRM and MRC. I attended the assessment in June which went well, the lady assessing said she supported what I had written in the application, which gave me some optimism…
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Beware Pro-rider
Just in case any of you folks are thinking of ordering from Pro-rider in Nottingham (especially on-line), I would like to share my experience with you. On Friday 29th July, I attempted to place an order on line. All went fine until after I had put in all my card details, whereby a warning came up asking if I wanted to…
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Motability - Reasonable time to repair car
My windcreen of my motability car Mazda 6 was damaged on 13th July I've notified autoglass and i'm still waiting to hear about whether or not it will be repaired. Ive called them numerous times and still have no idea if it will be fixed soon or in the near future. It has a smashed windscreen. In the mean time they…
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Disabled/ Vulnerable Persons Trust
Hi all - first time posting here. My brother was recently left permanently disabled following a stroke. He lives alone and his only source of income is benefits. Our mother is getting on and wants to protect any inheritance my brother may get. The government allows for this via 'Trusts for vulnerable people' Has anybody…
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mental capacity: discharge hospital
Mother is suffering from dementia. Senior mental health practitioner initially says the least restrictive option with deteriorating mental health is to keep Mother at home and to have increased care visits. A week later Mother is admitted to hospital. A is told that physically Mother is ok but there are concerns for her…
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Retirement
Hi, I am in receipt of Industrial Injury Benefit and Disability Living Allowance and my wife receives Carers Allowance. What happens to those benefits after I retire at age 65? Thanks :A
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Can I get careers allowance if I'm a student in my situation?
Hi everyone I've been on this forum before but forgot my password and email I used. Im a single mum and a full time uni student adamant that I will finish this last year with no gaps :eek: My daughter was born 16 weeks early. Diagnosed with chronic lung disease and required to have home oxygen. Also has a pda heart…
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Studying and ESA
I'm currently on hold waiting to speak to someone at the ESA office (20 minutes on hold so far... not holding my breath) so I thought I'd ask you guys... I've been on ESA support group for nearly 2 years now and have decided to start studying with the Open University for a degree (personal achievement rather than career…
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Back dated award
I was pleased to recieve my enhanced rate of pip two weeks ago, though they did say in the letter they owe me money, assuming it's back dated pay from when i first claime, they said they would write to me about this? Dose anyone know how long this process takes? Chris
