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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
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Severe disability premium
Hi I have just asked for a form after recieving my pip decision this morning . The lady on the phone said i may get back pay . Because i was on dla , im presuming my back pay ( if i get any ) would not be back dates to the start of the pip claim but from the date i was awarded it ? Can anyone tell me if thia is correct ?…
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Disheartening social situations
Just a vent really. I had a job interview today and was told the preferred candidate would be called at 5 today - no phone call. I know it could be because the job went to someone better fitted to the role but I do feel that being stuck in this chair goes against me in these situations. I've had to learn how to make eye…
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DLA to PIP Question
I am trying to find out what the procedure is if your PIP claim is refused when you move from DLA. I know they continue to pay DLA until DWP make a decision on PIP. I thought I had read somewhere that if DWP decide not to award PIP, they will pay your DLA for one month after the decision date. Can anyone confirm this for…
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Sciatic back pain and osteoarthritis in knees
Hi there I get bouts of sciatica back pain which can last several weeks at a time, before I only got it once a year but now am getting it 3-4 times a year for long periods of time, it brings me down and just take pain killers. and do exercise. I have seen a physiotherapist and the problem is degeneration of spine and…
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So angry right now !!!
Just had a call from capita to say that my son does need a face to face assessment !!!!!!! After all the evidence I sent in showing that he has a genetic disorder, I also sent in an ASD assessment from ed psyce, social worker assessment, print out from GP outling his medical conditions as well as having type 2 diabetes.…
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Access to Work problem
I need a medical opinion for Access to Work but the GP surgery does not do any sort of letter. Access to Work ansnwer is complain lol. It is the practice policy has they have little GP coverage and a massive population. It was a recent decision . Anybody been in the ame?
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PIP Application form
DWP have issued an example copy of a PIP Application form - it is 35 pages long - but fails to ask a single relevant question. When I applied for DLA, 10 years ago - they asked relevant (to me) questions !!…
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I'm shocked I have been awarded WRAG for another 12 months.
Had my assessment 5 weeks ago and phoned today to check and said it was just placed on system today I got awarded another 12 months. Really happy as last time I had to go to tribunal and know others have had issues with the assessment centre I went to.
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Is it likely I will be awarded dla for my daughter and what rate?
Hi My daughter was born 16 weeks early and is now 16 weeks old and is due to be discharged Wednesday, on home oxygen. She has a heart condition (PDA that hasn't closed and may require surgery in the future) this makes it harder for her to breathe hence why she's on oxygen and the fact her lungs are bad. She also had ROP (a…
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SAAS and ESA/PIP
I am currently on the support level ESA and PIP and I'm wanting to apply to university, using my SAAS to cover the fee's. I live in Scotland (I'm 24 and will be a mature student) and was just wondering what my options were and what affect it will have on my ESA and PIP. Really appriciate any advice.
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Just can't wait toilet card.
https://www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org/resources/toilet-card Thought this link might be helpful. It costs £5 😊 B&BF’s toilet card clearly states that the holder has a medical condition and needs to use a toilet quickly. Although it does not guarantee you access to a toilet, most places you visit will be willing to help…
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How long until your hear back after completeing questionnairs for ESA
Hi my oh received his medical questionnaire late march and completed it and sent it back reordered delivery two weeks later early April he phoned and it was confirmed that they had received it in mid April but since then he has heard nothing this is an existing claim and in the past he has had to go for a medical with in a…
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New batteries for council supplied stairlift?
Does anyone know anything about getting new batteries for a council supplied stairlift? My mum's stairlift appears to need new batteries at £140 plus engineer call out and fitting charge!( these figures given to her over the phone from a number on the sticker on the stairlift). She has no income apart from state pension so…
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Personal Injury Trust
Following on from my earlier post in this group, after a recent court battle I've been awarded a sizeable amount of compensation. I've been advised to deposit this money into a trust fund and having read up on this I understand it all, almost. :) Now I realise that the best course of action when paying out a sum of money…
