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Hearing Aids
A search of old posts only came up with information circa 2012 so thought I'd create a new post..... My dad wants to upgrade his NHS aid which he doesn't get on with. Since NHS claim no better model he is looking at the usual high street options. Can anybody recommend good hearing aid brands and advise on current tech/…
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Government consultation on Work Capability Assessment LCW/LCWRA
The government has started a consultation to change the criteria for the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to make it more difficult to get classified for ESA/Universal Credit with LCWRA and to some degree also LCW. These proposed changes precede a later intent (announced earlier in the year) to remove the WCA entirely and…
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My previous carer is not paying back my money, any advice please?
Last year, I naïvely lent £3000 to my carer at the time, as she was struggling a lot financially and as a single mother, I feel sorry for her and only wanted to help So as I receive disability benefits, I didn't have the means to land, but my parents did so, after speaking to them and persuading them, they lent me the…
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Adult autistic son’s benefits. Who will support him with these when we die?
Our 31 year old son lives in supported accomodation nearby. He does not have capacity to manage his own financial affairs but is very able to spend! We were advised by Health Board/Social Services and DWP to be his appointee/agent for various matters including operating his benefits. If he had control of the monies it…
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My wife (carer) starts a part time job
Hi All just a quick question please. My wife has been my full time carer and receiving carers allowance for over 12 years. She has recently started as a teaching assistant in our local school 23 hours per week at the minimum wage. This has massively effected all of our benefits which we new as she was over the limit for…
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items needed, disabled etc
trying to manage my life a little easier and have some questions. when prescribied medication liquid, whos is responsible for supplying the syringe to messure the drug and who is responsible for the bottle adapter to take the syringe? should this also be reusable or disposable? kitchen spoon aint apropriate as have fingers…
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Trust bank account advice please!
I have a disabled persons trust for my daughter and now need to open a trust bank account. I’m not keen on Metro given the financial difficulties they have had. I know of Cater Allen though would need to pay for an introduction which we would do as a last resort but I just want to see if there are any other banks or…
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DLA child - low rate - autism - getting worse
Hi, So I have a child, 15yrs old with autism, It took many years to get her officially diagnosed due to falling on deaf ears, about 3 or so years ago after it finally being sorted we then claimed and received DLA, at the low rate. At the time, we were relieved it was sorted, and just grateful to have had it finalised (and…
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Carer funding
Hope someone can help my wife needs carers but the council won't help. A bit of background a few years ago when I(not my wife) retired with a company pension I opted to take a smaller pension and a lump sum the idea being to buy 2 small terraced houses both with 50% mortgage and rent them out to improve my pension. I did…
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Hypothetical question: Disabled Facilities Grant - What happens if a person passes away mid work
Hello. I hope it's okay to ask this hypotetical question here. It's a question I've wondered about for many years and a friend was almost in this situation earlier this year. We were talking about it earlier and wondered what would be the result if the following were to happen. Last year my friends mother had a fall and…
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Electric wheelchair stair climbers
Hi all, I am after any useful info or feedback from forumites on electric wheelchair stair climbers, I have spoken to a few sales people who as expected tell me their product is the best and will do everything I need and more. Bit of background I am looking for a stair climber for my mum who is 100% wheelchair bound. She…
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Mum's care needs
Hello, I would really appreciate some advice if possible. I can't seem to get answers anywhere. My mum was in a nursing home previously but they said they couldn't look after her because she needs constant supervision and had injuries all the time, and that it would cost double. The social worker at the time said the extra…
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CEA Card
Can't remember this ever being posted. Costs £6 but lasts a year and you can use it as often as you want. "The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their…
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What am i entitled to recieve
Ok so here we go i currently recieve uc and limited capability for work due to mental health issues but in 2021 i had to undergo a big operation which resulted in me ending up with a tempory (at the time) stoma i never tried to or believed i was entitled to anything for this as being on uc and also having thyroid issues i…
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I have my best interest meeting with social services on Friday to decide if I can visit Sri Lanka!
They control my money as I have a deputyship. I think I have been doing mentally well. I did get sectioned in July. How can I best portray myself that they release the money so I can book my flight. My travel insurance is over £950 for the 26 days in Sri Lanka as I've been sectioned recently. I have to have travel…
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Disabled Adults contribution to LA Funding
Our son, who has a severe learning disibility, is an adult but still lives at home with us. He requires 24-hour care and help with every aspect of his daily life. He is in receipt of PIP Higher-Rate Daily Living and Universal Credit (including disibility payment), and also receives a package from the LA to cover things…
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SMI query - impact elsewhere?
Hi all We're going through the process of claiming SMI due to my partner's MS - no issues with local council sending out the paperwork. When we've visited the MS specialist at the hospital, they would sign the form but weren't happy to until we'd checked that by claiming the SMI reduction, it wouldn't have an impact…
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Applying for a blue badge for first time
I have a friend who has received devastating news about their health and now needs to apply for a blue badge urgently. I have shown them the .Gov pages relating to end of life special rules to apply and it says clearly you need a form DS1500 from your GP or Consultant. They have now been told by other people that this form…
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Dementia- ongoing fraud on bank accounts
My Mum has dementia and I have just become an attorney under her LPA. So I had a look at the bank accounts and to my horror since October 2022 both current accounts have been hammered by fraudulent transactions. I notified the banks and to my horror one has come back and said that they will not investigate it because it is…
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No Carers unless the person is on benefits
Long story short. My husband has oesophageal cancer and I have been caring for him through chemotherapy & radiotherapy and next is a minimum 10 hour operation, time in ICU and then he will need even more home care when he gets discharged from hospital. I find it absolutely ridiculous that you cannot claim carers allowance…