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Disability grant

knights001
knights001 Posts: 5 Forumite
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Hi just wondered if anyone could help I am servely disabled person and have to attend dialysis 3 times a week and would like to know if it is possible to get a grant so I could get a laptop with mobile internet access that I can use while on dialysis, I know there are grants out there but not sure if they are for this sort of thing.

would appreciate any help anyone could give thank u.

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  • daska
    daska Posts: 6,212 Forumite
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    I'm not aware of any 'grants' as such but is it worth asking SS if they're aware of any funding that might help? I know that I would be allowed to use my personalised support budget to purchase a laptop, internet access etc. as these play a huge role in maintaining my independence.
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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    There are charities that give grants towards laptops.
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  • baza52
    baza52 Posts: 3,029 Forumite
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    sh1305 wrote: »
    There are charities that give grants towards laptops.

    which ones
  • bestpud
    bestpud Posts: 11,048 Forumite
    Do you receive DLA?
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    baza52 wrote: »
    which ones

    Depends on what your disability is.
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  • knights001
    knights001 Posts: 5 Forumite
    bestpud wrote: »
    Do you receive DLA?


    Yes I do get both high rate care and mobility.
  • knights001
    knights001 Posts: 5 Forumite
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    knights001 wrote: »
    Yes I do get both high rate care and mobility.

    DLA is designed to cover things like this. You can pick up a netbook for £150, could you not save up your HRC for a few weeks?
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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
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    dmg24 wrote: »
    DLA is designed to cover things like this. You can pick up a netbook for £150, could you not save up your HRC for a few weeks?

    You could probably get a decent one on freecycle, ebay, etc.
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    sh1305 wrote: »
    You could probably get a decent one on freecycle, ebay, etc.

    I have this one for my travels, and this one is also highly recommended. Much less hassle than carrying a full size laptop!
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