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DLA Appeall
I am due to go to tribunal soon for my 15 year old sons renewal for care and moblity, if the appeal fails how long do i have to wait to put in a new claim We are taking a CAB helper with us.
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Not sure where to post this
sorry if my spelling isnt so greate! Im posting this on behalf of a friend who i care for he has being renting privatley for 3 years and his landlord has decidided to sell up.. so unless he can find somewhere in 3 weeks hes going to be homeless he is disabled he suffers chronic pain in his joints he gets high rate care and…
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cheap disabled parking luton airport
hi all does anybody have advice on any cheap parking at luton airport please.
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Waiting to Hear about DLA now
I know they will have received my renewal form now and I'm just a wreck with worry. If its renewal and I already have a Dr statement in it - do you think they will still write to the same Dr again ? Do they ask them different questions if they write to them ?? Is the routine always the same ? Will I just get the…
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DLA and mental health + probs can he get it ?
on behalf of good friend , could you get / worth putting in for DLA ? had severe mental break down last year, wanted to end it all, ect. finding it had to cope, seeing shrink / person each week since, forgets lots of things if not written down, trying to care for wife that had very badly broken leg and ankle ( can't bend…
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Elasticated Waist Trousers for teenagers with special needs
Please could anyone point me in the right direction to get grey school trousers for my 14 year old son who is unable to do up buttons and zips. School trousers with a completely elasticated waist on approx size 12 years is what I would ideally be able to find for him so that he can do everything for himself at school.…
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income support and dla bank holiday payments
hi, i am due my income support and my dla payment on this coming tuesday but the day before is a bank holiday and i always have the payment go in early usually on the saturday every time there is a bank holiday the day before my due date,,but i have not had any payments go in today.. so it does not look like i will be…
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ME/CFS fundraising site based on money-saving methods
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Arthritis, help getting in-out of car
Hi My mother now finds it very difficult getting in and out of my Clio. Arthritis in knees and spine. I need to buy another car that would make life easier for her getting in and out. Was hoping you good people might be able to tell me what models of cars I should be looking at. Afraid it has got to be a used car, can't…
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Left handed digital camera?
Hi everyone hoping someone may be able to advise me! I have been contacted by a member of the charity I volunteer for she is looking for a reasonably priced digital camera for her young son to use, but it must be able to be used by a left hander -he is unable to use his right hand I have done a few searches on the internet…
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Disability relief from Customs and VAT ??
I have recently purchased a Rife machine from America to treat Lyme disease - this machine is not medically approved and is just experimental (although there is nothing but positive results from users) So it arrived today and i had to pay £150 in custom charges, however i have read i am entitled to disability relief. I…
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Young carers allowance?
I am disabled, i have Uvitis and being investigated for MS and RA Uvitis alone does not warrant me able to claim DLA or carers allowance, But after having such a bad time at work as my short term memory seems to be failing me (don't know why) i am not learning as quick as they would want me to and i have my formal…
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Ideas for ADHD Children?
Sorry to be such a pain but I was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on how to entertain my Son who is ADHD. He is on Medication and diet controlled but recently has been diagnosed with Floppy bowel syndrom which means that he can not go outside to run off extra energy. He is pretty much House-bound which can be a…
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Should I apply for DLA??
Can I please have some outside opinions please. I have Megaloblastic anemia. I have done for years but was only diagnosed in 2003. As a result of delays in treatment I have some permenant damage to the nerves inmy hand and arms, i have no feeling at all in 4 fingers and constant tingling in another 3. I cannot judge…
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How do people cope with the side effects of their medication?
I have a back and neck injury due to a car accident (non-fault) 2 years ago. I have been in pain since. To cope with the pain I am on very strong pain killers, drugs to ease the nerve pain and drugs to ease the side effects of the other drugs ie nausea, constipation and itching!I am fed up with the side effects…
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motability car,extra ins for abroad req'd?
can anyone advise me please? i will be driving my motability car to germany in the summer and have been given conflicting advice. Have form ve103r,[vehicle on hire cert] and am trying to find out about the insurance req for driving in europe. RAC who sent me the ve form enclosed an ins quote of £92 :eek:for the month i'm…
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Advice for claiming benefits.
Hello everyone, I keep reading posts where people ask if they should claim for or are they entitled various benefits here are some of my suggestions; 1. Always claim if in doubt claim anyway if some dude up the road says my aunt agnes didn,t get it claim anyway. There is no benefit in the uk to my knowledge if you answer…
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Free Rough Guide book /Accessible Britain for blue badge holders rs
You can get a free Rough Guide Book / Accessible Britain for blue badge holders Register your details here http://www.accessibleguide.co.uk/
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Council Tax Discount - Can I claim?
I suffer from severe spinal nerve damage which affects my mobility and toilet needs. I receive higher rate care and mobility DLA. It has not occurred to me previously that I may be entitled to a Council tax discount for the following reason. I live in a two storey property, not by choice. I have difficulty in…
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Work-Related Injury and Sick Pay
Hi there, I've recently returned to work after being off for 6 months due to a work related upper limb disorder. I have De Quervains Tenosynovitis and shoulder impingement in my right arm. I am currently receiving physiotherapy for both conditions. I have been told that it should not cause permanent disability but is…