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depressed and money savings
How do you cope when your depressed (I have clinical depression) and trying to save money? My personal downfall is food costs, we are a family of 5 and when I'm unwell I cant cook and therefore we spend a lot on takeaways and ready meals. (No one is a big fan of huby's cooking, it puts him right off when no one eats his…
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Getting copy of ESA assessment?
I did pass but was not told why just 2 months later got a letter saying new dates. Its to know if I barely passed or got more points and their interpretation of my issues.
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PIP and time away (holidays etc)
Hi can someone clarify to me, if you are going on holiday and you are on PIP (not JSA/ESA etc), do you have to inform DWP that you are going on holiday? I only ask as what happens if they send you an assessment letter and you are not around to receive the letter? thanks
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Durolane
Has anyone with osteoarthritis had these injections and how successful were they? did you pay for them, or did you get them on the NHS? thanks
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Affordable off-road rollator?
Hello, Could anyone here suggest a rollator that can cope with going over un-even ground please? I would love one with a seat to help in the garden but also to take in the car so I can walk short distances in areas my wheelchair can't manage. I've been looking but they seem to cost hundreds of pounds. The trionic is £800…
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Incontinence wet wipes. False Economy?
I need some help please. I use TENA Wet Wipes because they smell pretty much neutral and the scent doesn't linger. I worked out today i'm going through a packet a day which costs roughly £4.65 a day x 7 = £32 a week x 4 = £128 a month. There are are 48 individual wipes in a package…
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Is it worth the embarrassment getting incontinence pads through NHS?
My incontinence has progressively gotten worse over the years which I think is because of antipsychotic usage, I just deal with it with it by using pads and manage okay. I'm too embarrassed to go see a continence specialist or GP. I buy my own pads online out my DLA (MH issues) If I went to see a continence specialist what…
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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.…
