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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…
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can someone on mobility & carers claim carers
I'm claiming Mobiltiy for Multiple Sclerosis and my wife is in receipt of carers allowance , My wife has COAD & Asthma as you can imagine her breathing is becoming ever more chronic , My question is Can I claim carers allowance for her ? As I am helping her with everyday tasks such as showering & shopping . We are both in…
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IB benefit money paid is different amount ?
Hi, i had a letter saying IB benefit going up to £89.80 from 9 April 09 . just had first payment and its for £175.06 (two payments ) but this works out £87.53 per week.!! old payment was £169.00 fortnightly or £84.50 weekly is this right ? anyone else the same as me ?? :o
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digital tv
hi I saw an advert on tv stating that if you are oap or disabled,they will help u with the cost of a new digital system, does any 1 know anything about this scheme
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already claiming carers allowance, can i claim for dla for myself?
hi, i have 2 children that claim dla for. one recieves high rate care and high rate mobility and the other recieves high rate mob, and mid rate care. I claim a carers allowance for them. I suffer myself from cfs/m.e, and am having a particulary badly managed time at the moment! im awaiting an appointment at a clinic. Can i…
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Wheelchair hoists
Hi all, Looking for some advice really about getting wheelchair into/out of car. I use a wheelchair when out of the house, have a manual and electric. Mum can get the manual in and out with little problem, but my electric, despite being the lightest one available - Enigma Energi- she can't lift by herself (the wheelchair…
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magnetic therapy ( advice needed )
After a visit to the ideal home show,I have come away wishing i had puchased a magnetic band or necklace just did not have enough cash at the time, And would love to hear from people if they really do work, And possibly any recomendations were to purchase & best prices mant thanks for any help or advice
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p/t college
I'm thinking about going to college and doing a P/T course (which is free anyway). But I was wondering if I had to inform the powers that be (DWP - incap) and if anyone knew what would need to be done re care? (I can't write amoung some other things, not so much care as such but definately help of somekind) :confused:
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swivel seat v bracket version
Considering buying a car but I dont want to put in a whole generic seat if I can just get a replacement mounting bracket , the seats are heated/electric they are like armchairs compared to the replacement. tanks
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I need a new washing machine!
Mine has just given up. Can't get it open either... DS2 is almost 4 and has cerbral palsy, is there anywhere we can get a discounted WM? Not due to reapply to the family fund till August. Typically it happens when both kids are ill with that throat, ear and UTI infection so I have loads of dirty bed clothes to get clean.…
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dla forms
I was supposed to send my dla forms to claim for my little girl by march30,I have received a letter today saying that I was told they had to be in by that date,but they did not receive them till,april 1st,and they have asked me to write and explain why they was sent back late. does anybody know if its important what i say…
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Claiming for Carers Allowance twice
Hi, i am already in receipt of Carers allowance as my severely disabled daughter gets higher rate dla and mobility. My partner is in receipt of middle Dla for his severe epilepsy.....can i claim for Carers allowance again. many thanks
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I'm moderately mentally handicapped. What welfare benefits can I get?
gone forever.
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advise for my in-laws
hiya everyone, just a bit of help regarding my in-laws, just trying to help them in a way of benefits. my MIL went into hospital in december for almost 2 months, diagnosed with breast cancer is now home but has been a bit housebound. she has just got her award for higher attendance allowance and im just going to sort the…
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Helpppp!!!
i have tourettes syndrome among other things, recently my tourettes has got so bad that i can barely string a sentence together, if i get the tinyest bit stressed i cant talk and if i cant get what i want to say out i stress more which makes it worse. the only way i can describe it is a very bad stutter. i am due to see my…
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Dla
Hi Last year i was awarded higher rate mobility indefinitely i have had my lower left leg amputated and i have just been to get a car on the mobility scheme.So last week i went to the dealers with my relevent forms all filled in and was told they was no problems. Then today the dealer rang me to say that i have been…
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Cold weather payments not always automatic
On Friday I finally got the last of the cold weather payments that should have been paid to me at the end of last year. In total for this winter our area had payments triggered five times yet if I had not contacted the DWP I would have missed out on all of them. As a full time carer claiming income support which includes…
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Newly diagnosed sciatica ... what to expect ?
Hi peeps, I've been off my work the last few weeks with severe back pain in the small of my back. Can't drive, difficulty walking any great distance, awkward sitting, awkward standing ... feel like I've aged 20 years in the last 4 weeks !! Came on suddenly when I bent over one morning to pick something off the floor -…
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DLA decision 'NO' how to appeal??
I have read other threads on this but can't find one suitable to my situation so hoped someone could give me some advice. I have received my decision, which is that I am not entitled to any components of DLA and want to appeal that decision. I have called my local CAB who are shut this week due to staff shortages!! So have…
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LHA and lots of illnesses :)
Hello Could anyone please offer any advice – I am 25 and in receipt of DLA high care and low mobility and income support, with the ‘sickness addition’ and the ‘guaranteed disability income’ (think that’s what it’s called!) I had an accident at work at 18 which has left me with constant and severe back pain (but no…