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Universal credit LCWRA.
I had later dated 10th of April that I m awarded LCWRA. due my illness and ghis start from24th of January when I start giving my fit date do I get any extra amount as they said yes but I don’t see and is that possible they back date my extra amount from the time I gave my fit note and if yes when is that happen Many thanks
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Changes to PIP
So the Government wants to change the way that disabled people receive financial assistance to help towards our increased costs.Rather than "cash" - they want to give us "vouchers"This FRANKLY STUPID scheme will not help me to get a new brain (I had a brain injury in 1990) and will not fix my spine (twisted) or replace my…
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Respond to the consultation on the PIP reform proposals - official GOV link included
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Microsoft breaks Equalities Act
Microsoft do not have any way to contact them other than phone - when trying to activate a version of Office that does not appear in my MS account and has been moved between PC's............ I am unable to speak on the phone I have had an online chat with "MS support" who told me to ask a friend to phone for me - this is…
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Exercise and disability
Anybody swim?
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Please help - has anyone had a spinal cord stimulator?
Hi All I'm Graeme, I'm 33, from Scotland but live in London and have been living with chronic back pain for the last 10 years. I'm currently on the waiting list for a spinal cord stimulator but I've not met anyone who has had the procedure so can't ask those lifestyle questions to see how this could impact me longer term.…
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Confused or fobbed off.
For 2 years sicklines were accepted by uc. I was knocked back for lcwra then, have only received basic uc for 2 years. Deemed fit for work. ( makes no sense ) Feb this year I applied again. Passed assessment and have been told NOW I'm entitled to it! Seems contradictory as I have to wait till June to get it. Oh and it…
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ESA award pip and savings
Hi please can someone give me advice i am in the esa support group and have just had a pip assessment and been awarded more help with pip a month so i am now getting £549 a month plus £318 esa every 2 weeks i have £5350 of savings which wasn't an issue before my pip went up dramatically then esa rates went up too as i…
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Hi tò all
I have done a dna saliva test for weightloss as I would like to find out why I am having so many problems and need more support does anyone else know how I can move forward with this or know anyone who specialises in this kind of thing I am still riding my bike but need more support as its not a quick thing but a slow one.…
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Avascular necrosis
Hello and good morning Not getting much sleep lately all due too Avascular Necrosis I'm awaiting on a hip operation Anyone else had this ? Operated on too? Thanks Deb so
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Diverticulitis what to eat!
Hi, I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis disease after having a serious infection, been given the antibiotics and now I am better, but I struggle with my diet. I found so many controversial information about what to eat and what not to eat. I am avoiding any high residue fibers, but I do miss my vegetables. Anyone can…
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Pip green paper
I have been noticing headlines discussing an 11-week warning for the PIP green paper, but my PIP has recently been renewed until 2028. Could this impact my renewal? I have also come across information about vouchers and a limited list of items to choose from, which seems to restrict our spending. Will this also affect our…
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Pip proposals
I feel really let down and distressed by the disrespect shown to us all. It makes me feel that the government proposals will make us all look insignificant and a drain on society. I was dismissed from work due to discrimination and was undermined and devalued. Months of bullying at work due to mental and physical health…
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Government Plans
It's really worrying at how much these proposals will affect the disabled and it's disturbing as its making my husband and I feel guilty for having long term chronic conditions. Let alone those dealing with debilitating mental health issues. It will seriously affect us and our quality of life and why just because we are…
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Pip reform
Hey. I'm worried about the things I'm hearing about PiP and the reforms that are coming. Is PiP cash payments stopping for people with mental health?
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What has the Telegraph got against Disabled People?
Every day, every week for the last year they run articles painting those who are signed off on incapacity benefits as lazy, good for nothing scroungers who buy flat screen TV's, play video games and live the life of riley. By the way the Telegraph has a history of this, people made complaints about them.…
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Astra Zeneca vaccine long term symptoms
Hi, I had the Astra Zeneca vaccine 10 days ago, I was hospitalised last weekend and had various tests that have come back normal. I still have a terrible headache, my body feels like lead and I have dizzy spells and I still feel very unwell. Has anyone else felt like this? I'm getting worried that I'm going to feel like…
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Being Employed
Hi Folks, I've just heard about what this Government is planning to do to Disabled and Benefits people to make them work or lose their benefits. In my situation, I cant go out to work as I'm in pain everyday and my mental health has caused me to not being able to concentrate, so how can I work. They should put a gun to our…
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MP's reaction to scrapping the Work Capability Assessment
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A vision of the future?
I posted earlier about my concerns about a firm called nimbus who are trying to become the established disability access card firm here. Here’s part of the assessment. It’s even harsher than the DWP. Imagine if these people ever get to actually determine more than venue access? Scary indeed…
