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Apart from Samaritans is there anyone to speak to?
A huge part of my mental health problems is I have no one to speak to (and a little no one to hang about with too but not as much) Lets say I am not sure if I want to go to town, or order in a take away, or go to supermarket because I haven't been out in a few days having someone to speak to helps me (and someone to go…
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Possible fraud by my mother/brother with a Mobility car
Hi everyone, I know this is a bit of a 'sore-topic' for some people and I only want some advice on the matter, so here goes.. Earlier this year my brother in my view 'coerced' my mother to sign up to a brand new car using the Mobility scheme. When I found out I was a little unhappy due to the nature of this being a brand…
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blue badge in private car parks
Hi all quick question miss use of Blue badge in a private car park ie Tesco's can you have you Blue Badge taken of you for miss use or can that only happen on council property.
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Waiting for Tribunal
I failed daily pip care when I had a recent assessment. I immediately did a mandatory recon which failed, so am now waiting for tribunal. The problem I have is that the tribunals service sent notification to the dwp on the 23rd May. To date the dwp have failed to reply. I've tried 4 times to ring the case manager at the…
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Dwp carry out study, disagree with findings and themselves.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cutting-benefits-does-not-make-people-more-likely-to-find-work-government-backed-study-finds-a7066986.html
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ESA Rant
Hi all, I'm sorry but I have to get this out, and if anyone has anything useful to add then please do. I recently completed my ESA questionnaire, they received it back on 15th March and a few days ago or very recently anyway, I got the letter for my medical (1st July) I have mental health problems and am not claiming for…
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Disability Element of Tax Credits - nobody knows anything?!
Hi, I'm after some advice please on my situation . I have a long term disability which affects my ability to work full time . I'm currently on sick leave and have been receiving occupational sick pay on top of SSP for 150 days . I've been reading the HMRC disability element guide TC956 and I think I qualify for the…
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Can Council House be taken away?
Just looking for some advice, I had a serious illness (cancer) for the last five years but have been in remission for the last year and the prospects are now good, I have been receiving ESA and DLA Higher Rate Mobility since 2011 which ends in September 2016, i will not be applying for DLA again. But i would like to…
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Financial Support for Autistic Adults?
My GP has referred me to a specialist and now I'm on the waiting list to do the autism diagnosis test. I don't know much about the condition and what kind of support is available. I'm on a very low salary and find it very hard to pay my bills, even though I live frugally. Any advice most welcome. Thanks.
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Modifications to garden needed for disabled boy
Hi all - I have been researching funding for a little boy who has Cerebral Palsy, he wishes to get outside in the garden a bit more in his walker... a fantastic opportunity for him to be a bit more active and gain some independence. I came across the Disabled Facilities Grant but understand this to be for modifications to…
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Bowel cancer, stoma, illestomy bags, my journey with my fathers illness
I appriciate that bodily functions may not be the best topic to bring out in the open, but I really could do with some experiences. The reason I ask - its on behalf of my father, - he went into hospital with a blockage in the bowel, but when they opened him up to remove the blockage they found cancer, and as such they have…
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Working whilst on DLA and ESA
Hi, I currently get High rate mobility and Low rate care, I also get ESA I was hoping to start looking for a part time desk job but not sure how I would get on. I am worried about if I do get a job and I can't manage it my money might be stopped and I would have to go through the process of having to filling out all the…
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car tax
Hi all I am due to move from higher DLA mobility to Enhanced PIP mobility. My car is currently registered tax free- do I need to do anything when the change takes place ? Thanks
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Has the backlog been cleared ?
My experience of DLA to PIP So Far......... I submitted my PIP form on 15th May 2016 - received text message 2 days later saying they had received it. Phone call on Mon 6th June asking if they carry out an assessment at my house on Fri 10th June. I had NOT requested a home visit but agreed to it - at least that way they…
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If you have a child who spends time in hospital...
I've just found out about this charity http://wrappyjamafairies.co.uk/ They make pyjamas that have easy access for tubes etc while a child is in hospital. My son is a young adult now, but these would have been very useful on his numerous stays in hospital. The charity ask for a £3 donation towards postage, but the…
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DLA to PIP assessment still waiting
I am currently on a DLA higher rate indefinite award and have been for years. Last year in June I was called in for a PIP assessment which I attended and made my case for PIP. I have heard nothing since then' over 6 months later. Is this normal I have a Mobility car and wonder what is going to happen. It seems such a long…
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Can you post PIP envelope in normal post box?
Hi guys at last I have gotten round to filling in the dreaded pip forms, I have included all ASD assessment, the genetic report and information I have (there isn't much because his condition is so rare) and also my sons latest social services assessment oh and also a print out of all my sons needs from the GP. I really…
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Sports Injury
Hey Guys, I was unsure where to post but I thought I should try here. Iv recently sustained a permanent eye injury suffering from a blind spot in my central vision and blurry vision in my peripheral vision. It was during a 5 aside game, and was caused by an idiot who I know I could sue but wont (hes a friend). But was…
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Are Maximus better than ATOS were?
Seriously, i am asking for honest opinions not a bashing thread. For ESA and PIP are there improvements in the assessment and decisions that are made? We all know ATOS were horrific and made blatant lies up about people, but what about these Maximus people? I hope that people needing this ESA and PIP are given it, not…
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Dla to Pip question.
I am due the dreaded invite any day now, I know everyone is who hasn't been invited yet and something is confusing us a lot. It says if PIP is refused your DLA stops 28 days after the next payday following the date of the decision. What does that mean please? Does it mean that provided you have less than 28 days until your…
