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Parkinsonism - turned down for DLA
I have been diagnosed as suffering from Parkinsonism and have had my application for DLA turned down I believe that there is something somewhere that says that Parkinsonism is treated as a special case and is always accepted - does anyone know the link - my specialist consultant is on the case - but will DWP listen to him ?
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European Judgement
I did write a long piece but for some reason it disappeared!!? Does anyone know why DLA,AA is not being paid to expats in Spain,but in France,yes. Why do the English make claiming anything so dam difficult??
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Staying at boyfriends
Hello, could anyone clarify the rules around staying at someones house when your on benefits? Iv tried google, and some say its 3 nights, and others have said thats nonsence and aslong as you both have your own home its ok. He has a house and i have my own flat, i stay at his alot of the time but i dont contribute to any…
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Private Prescriptions - advice required.
Help! Have been prescribed £90 :eek: (yes £90) worth of items. All of which have given me unspeakable side effects. I still have 90% of the items UNUSED, UNOPENED am I eligible for refund. £90 is a lot of money - do you agree? Any Advice greatfully received.!:money:
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school transport and moving to new area
not sure if anyone can help, basically we lost out home and currently residing at my parents home and are in the process of getting a new home from the council, my son attends a special needs school, if we move to a new area (it is a bit further away about 5 mins further drive according to aa) should the council still…
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dla review and renewal... confused
hi we phoned up to request forms for a review of my sons dla as his needs have increased, we filled out the forms and returned them and they now have it. theres something concerning me though we have also had renewal forms sent out at about the same time do we also need to fill them out as well it just seems so daft to…
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Say good-bye to boredom
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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…