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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…
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Carers Allowance question
Hello, hope all is well. Just wondering if someone could please give some advice? My Mother receives employment support allowance and is quite ill, unable to do much around the house, unable to cook and sometimes unable to wash herself. She walks with a stick around the house and we have a wheelchair when going out. I…
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Attendance Allowance Questions
Hello My dad receives the lower rate attendance allowance and he uses the money towards paying carers. I also spend about 4 or 5 hours a day with my dad (without the driving to/from) He has now become even worse, he can not stand with out support so he is going to need more care. Is it possible to re-apply for attendance…
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Financial Assessment for PA award from Social Services
Hi I wonder if someone more in the know can advise. I have a 20 year old son with ASD. Social Services have decided to pay for 12 hours PA assistance for him. He's undergone a financial assessment to see how much he needs to pay towards this service. They have correctly stated he gets full ESA.., but also said he gets…
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Just a little rant (well just talk) about cutbacks to my support.
I wrote before about cutbacks originally had carers about 12 hours a week meant to be going up to 18 then it went silent and was told they had to cutback so I ended up getting no support but was told about a local autism group. A few months ago social worker wanted to meet me and said I no longer get social work support as…
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Attendance Allowance
Assuming a married couple are both in need, can both claim/receive attendance allowance?
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friend on pip is she entitled to carers allowance
A very dear friend of mine id on esa support snd pip but not sure which. her mum was diagnosed last year with vascular dementia. my friend is having to have her mum down at her house after her mum care has hot her up and changed. would she be able to claim carers allowance for looking after her mum, her mum is on…
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friend on oip is she entitled to carers allowance
A very dear friend of mine id on esa support snd pip but not sure which. her mum was diagnosed last year with vascular dementia. my friend is having to have her mum down at her house after her mum care has hot her up and changed. would she be able to claim carers allowance for looking after her mum, her mum is on…
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How best to manage my son's finances?
Hi everyone, I hope you can give me some help on this - My son is 32 and physically disabled. He is getting ESA support group, DLA, Housing Benefit and I have just applied for Severe Disability Premium for him. I have Lasting Power of Attorney - both health and finance. Although he has capacity, he is pretty hopeless about…
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PIP regulations
Is this the latest version of PIP regulations - or has a new updated version been brought out ? This version is from 2013 and I was assuming that a newer version existed - but I can't find it anywhere ....(except for minor amendments)
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PIP Delays
How long after midnight the day your PIP's due does it usually arrive? I've been checking every time I wake up, and finding nothing.
