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renewal dla child
im waiting for a letter to say if my sons dla middel care is being renewed its been 9 weeks so far on my first claim it took 2yrs to get in a tribrunal i send a letter from the school and doctor on the renewal claim now they want to write to the school and doctor for the same info ive already given ther i think they are…
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Bipolar ??
Hi all I have just been diagnoised with this ive also suffered with depression for many years I just wondered if there was anyone on here with the same and we could have our own thread ? Thankyou owens
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Carer's allowance increase?
Does anyone know if Alaistar Darling has increased the carers allowance in the budget? Thanks
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Hello! Question from a newbie..
Hello everyone, My partner and I are currently in the process of setting up a couple of properties to rent, which are going to be specially adapted for people with physical disabilities. All properties are ground floor with lower light switches, higher plug sockets, lower counters, continuous carpets/laminate flooring,…
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Rac callout
I just thought I would give some praise to the Rac. Today my tyre had a blowout rang the Rac I told the lady that I was on my own and I have a disability. They took 12 minutes to get to me and I was on my way way to the garage within the half hour. Just wanted to share this. A big thank you to the Rac:A Best wishes ally x
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has anyone else come across this? Re: dla and fibromyagia
My oh has applied for dla, he doesnt have any consultants as he has fibromyagia (was diagnosed by a rheumatologist) and heart problems which his gp has under control. He used to get hrm and lrc but got turned down on his last renewal a couple of years ago (due to a bad imo report) so fingers and everything crossed he is…
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Shopping Trolley
My wife is partially disabled and is looking for a shopping 4 wheel trolley anyone point me in the right direction
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Blue badge expired, it's going to take me 2 months to get a new one !!!
Ok, so it's partly my fault. When I parked last week, I suddenly realised that my badge expired in January :eek:. I've been using it, never noticed (in mitigation, where we used to live the council sent out reminders). Apparently no one else noticed either . So I've rung the local council, who say I must make a new…
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grr parking ticket and I think it's an error
Parked yesterday in a loading bay which had a sign with disabled can stay up to three hours. Had my blue badge and clock clearly displayed and was gone for about 45 mins or so, came back to a ticket :( I think the warden issued it in error but no idea if it's worth challenging it or not.. my OH took photos of where we were…
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DLA Application - lack of support from Dr & Surgeon
I was diagnosed with two herniated discs about 18 months ago. The pain actually started in March 2006, but it took that long to go through the system. I was rejected for DLA on my initial application and on request for appeal. Went to see a great woman from DIAL who told me how badly I had completed the application - it…
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DLA renewal
My DLA runs out in August. I have just sent off renewal forms as i keep hearing how long it takes to be done. My question is, if they refuse it, is it refused from the date i sent it or from the date it should be renewed in August? I am concerned that if it is refused and it is from date i sent it i will owe them a lot of…
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Do you have to declare DLA receipt to prospective employers/agencies??
A relative of mine has chronic arthritis and is currently not working. I have said many times that due to his condition, he should claim DLA. When his condition is under control, he is able to work, but does he have to tell his employer about his condition?? It doesn't affect the work that he does but he is concerned that…
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How long to claim for vibration white finger?
Hi, DH had a medical for his HGV licence in January. When looking at his notes he discovered he'd been diagnosed with vibration white finger in 2003. He had been to the doctor with it but knew nothing about actually being diagnosed with it. What is the time limit for making a claim for this? Any information would be…
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Family Fund
I've just applied to family fund for the first time. What will happen next as a search on here has revealed people have home visits? Just wondering what the general application process is and how long it takes:j TIA :)
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Sickle Cell/ Thalasemia
Hi there I need some advice, has anyone claimed DLA/Mobility for any of the Sickle Cell Diseases? If so can you please tell me what component you were awarded and if you were granted the Mobility component. Many thanks :beer:
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20% off any food or drink at train stations
Welcome to the BiTE discount card website, if you would like 20% off at food and drink outlets at railway stations across the country, let us know where you are and we'll send you a free BiTE card. http://www.bitecard.co.uk/ this I found through disabled persons railcard although you do not need to have a railcard to get…
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is it worth applying for dla for my son
my 11 year old son has learning difficulties at school but is not statemented hes on action plus but has a lot of one to one help at school . he has behaviour problems . and needs a lot of prompting at school and at home he has just been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder but they wouldnt commit themselves to the…
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homewarm
hiya all, i get dla for my son, can i get a grant to get a combi boiler put in to my home? my old boiler is starting to pack up. and it would be better if i had a combi. i think the comanys called homewarm?
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Community care grants
I have just come out of hospital after a year and been moved into a flat that is unfurnished, I have applied for a community care grant, how much can be offered, I receive ESA and DLA and am in a wheelchair, the flat is for disabled i.e. low cupboards, sliding doors and hand rails but there is not even carpets let alone…
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not fare
Hi can anyone out there give us abit of advice. My husband was awarded dla both the lowest care conponent & the top conponent for mobility,he got a disability car & after 6 months we decided to go & live in Greece he just could'nt face another winter in the UK. So he informed the DLA now they let him keep the care…