Hi, my name is raja007!

raja007

I have COPD emphasema and need a lung transplant I have also been diagnosed with stage 4gold osteoporosis due to long-term steroid use because of COPD.
I also have arthritis in my hands.
I was on pip and and had money stopped due to a miscommunication I appealed through solicitors and got reinstated but I have asked for an increase from standard rate mobility to enhanced rate due to mobility problems and have been waiting for 8 weeks now just get a letter every two weeks stating it will get sorted soon.
My initial change of circumstances was last year June when I got siagdiagn with osteoporosis will I be entitled to get my increase backdated and am I entitled to any other benefit or help as I struggle with what I am recieving.
On top of all this the council have demanded a back payment towards care costs for the last two years of over 1200 pounds along with a 11pound per week contribution which I can't afford.
Please can you help and advise me .
Thankyou for your time and assistance.

thespiceman

Hello @raja007   Pleased to meet you welcome.

Thank you for sharing. Sorry what has happened.

Please can I suggest have a look at our benefit information.  Lots of advice and from our community members useful knowledge.  Always worth a look. Very helpful.

 May I also suggest contact CAB  for benefit advice, information.  Look on their web site lots of advice and what you may be entitled to.

I know I have used it myself..  Understanding the complex and confusion of benefits is never easy. 

We are a supportive friendly community.

Ask the community anything some one will know .

Please take care

@thespiceman

Richard_Scope

Hi @raja007

Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
If you need anything, just let us know.