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Up date to Friday's conversation with PIP's Complaints Department.
Further to the conversation with the Complaints department and the sending of information to them over the last 2 weeks and that instead of contacting me had rank the claimant and made an offer over the phone to her which gave her back some benefits of mobility at standard rate when there was no discussion as to what I had…
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How do we really get a better deal?
Hi all, I have been off the forum for a while as things did take a turn for the worse. This has been brewing since the last episode in Feb this year, and was a culmination of DWP and PIP's yet again sending me through the ringer to prove that I am ill, again, before paying what " they believed to be correct." Last week I…
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Discrimination
I am in a pickle here. Discrimination arising from disability. Could this apply being fit to work but waiting on adjustments AGREED to be put in place but only getting SSP? See here for intrest: ‘Discrimination arising from disability’ (s.15 EqA) is very wide. It is where a person treats a disabled person unfavourably…
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Replacement boiler
Hi my boiler has broken down again and it's over 10 years old. My service provider has said its BER (beyond economic repair) I know there is a government grant for people on pip but British gas have just passed my number onto someone who will get in touch with me? Don't know when. I'm in the West Midlands and I'd like to…
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The Jagmeister
This is a cry for help. To all my fellow wheelchair users, brother's and sister's with disabilities Who I know maybe able to empathise with me. (Removed by moderator, asking for money is not allowed on the community)
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travel and leisure discounts for disabled people
I thought i would post this to help other people who would love to go out but cant because they cannot afford it due to needing someone to go with them for support I have applied for a CEA card https://www.ceacard.co.uk/ which allows you to take someone to the cinema with you for support without having to pay for them.…
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Covid uplift U/C and non residential care charges
Hi, first post on this site. As soon as my son received his £20 uplift in his U/C, the local council reassessed his contribution to his D/P care. They took the whole uplift each month. Now that it has finished I requested a reassessment and it’s dropped back down. Did this happen to everyone? What was the point in him…
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Hi, my name is capricornuk! I'm having problems with my neighbours' parking
Nice to meet everyone am new here I have joint this community as I feel that I have been failed as a disabled female by my city council regarding my horrible Neighbour who are making my life hell
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Government pushing the boat out
So another budget delivered and yet again our “wonderful” government have pulled all the stops out to ——- well, ignore the disabled the sick and the pensioners needs. It’s as though because we cannot work or are past working age we are worthless to society, give everything to the rich, young and working population. it…
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DWP summary of changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and Work Allowances
In case you didn't hear, the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review (gov.uk) was announced yesterday. In yesterday's review, the Chancellor announced some changes to the Universal Credit taper rate and Work Allowances. We were sent the following summary, which I hope will help you to understand what this might mean for…
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New Hidden Disability Sunflower scheme for vehicle users
The following has been taken from a press release from Highways England. It explains that the successful Hidden Disability Sunflower lanyard scheme is being rolled out to vehicles too, to indicate that someone in the vehicle may live with a less visible impairment. What do you think about the Scheme being rolled out to…
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I keep getting told different things about whether I can work minimal hours on LCWRA
Hello I have never cried so much in all my life I’ve not slept a wink. Universal credits I keep getting told different each time I ring to ask about can I do minimal hours on clear? even tho my health is no better. I do 7.5 hours over 2 days and had occupational health name changes to help me at work.
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Newly Disabled
Hi I'm only 18 months disabled since getting covid in March 2020. I use a wheelchair outside and my husband is my carer. Hoping to find answers here as I'm moving from 'this will only last another 6 mnths' to 'oh..well, we better look at more long term stuff' I have three little dogs, two young adult 'kids' and absolutely…
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Lateral flow testing
Twice a week my family are taking lateral flow tests, I have 3 children all in different schools so want to keep on top of testing to keep us all safe. For the last 3 weeks I’ve had positive lateral flow tests which have all resulted in negative PCR tests. Last nights test was positive so I’m once again booked in for a PCR…
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I was rushed into hospital after my heart slowed down due to extreme pain. Anyone else had this?
I was rushed into hospital after my heart slowing down due to extreme pain has anyone had this it’s called barycadia! Thanks
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'We need to leave ignorance at the door'. What's it like being black and disabled?
October is Black History Month, which is a time to recognise and celebrate the contributions that black people have made to society throughout history, as well as reflect on the racism that still exists in the UK today. What's it like being black and disabled? Jacqueline shared her experiences of being black and disabled…
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I was bullied for my mental health disability - I want to raise it with the police but I’m anxious
Hi, I hope this is the right forum. This is long, sorry. I’m not good at being succinct when it comes to verbalising events which have taken place but I’ll try to keep it as short as possible while providing all info. Recently, one of my mothers carers made several negative comments to my mother about me, all of which were…
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Irlen Syndrome Awareness Week
Irlen Syndrome Awareness Week Irlen Syndrome Awareness week is an important week. It gives us a chance
to show people there is no need to struggle. It is a worldwide event to bring
attention to Irlen Syndrome by sharing things about it. We want lots of people to know about Irlen Syndrome. So, if we talk
about it and do…
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Time for a Spring Clean? What if you need a bit of help?
It’s that time of year again when the weather is changing
for the better, the days are getting longer, we’re feeling more positive and it’s time to get your house in order. Thoughts normally turn to having a Spring Clean, but many articles about spring cleaning tips are aimed at non-disabled people, and so Jeff from…
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Hi, my name is ellabear! I haven't been able to get my ongoing proscription for two weeks
Hi im new to this but need some advice, i am having alot of issues getting my ongoing prescription and its been 2 weeks that ive not had my medication what can i do?
