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Looking for views on the differences between physical and mental disabilities

lis_seed 52 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Wini1960 August 5Disabled people
Hi, my name is harry_baldy56! me problem is moving house while on esa support group and pip

harry_baldy56 35 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Cher_Scope August 5Universal Credit
Got another 6 weeks

Emma1968 120 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Cher_Scope August 5PIP, DLA and AA
Cake

alex19 36 views 9 replies 4 points Most recent by alex19 August 5Coffee lounge
Struggling at work

Rechnin 394 views 101 replies 0 points Most recent by Rechnin August 5Employment and careers
Preparing for assessment (first time)

Leigh14 652 views 16 replies 0 points Most recent by Leigh14 August 5PIP, DLA and AA
Back dating llimited capability for work and work related activity

joemarch83 4.5K views 28 replies 0 points Most recent by tru88le August 5Universal Credit
I've completed my review form, but they haven't confirmed they've received it. What will happen?

bi786 103 views 12 replies 0 points Most recent by MarkN88 August 5PIP, DLA and AA
Pip award - received payment in bank

effie678 284 views 11 replies 3 points Most recent by MarkN88 August 5PIP, DLA and AA
Never got my PIP assessment call, but they said they'd rung. Can I have it done at the JobCentre?

Christina872 131 views 8 replies 0 points Most recent by mikehughescq August 5PIP, DLA and AA
PIP first time success! Here’s my timeline for all those still waiting!

Charlotteld24 64 views 0 replies 1 point Started by Charlotteld24 August 5 PIP, DLA and AA
Pip award ended! When will I receive my final payment?

galowo 204 views 11 replies 0 points Most recent by galowo August 5PIP, DLA and AA
Going into Hospital

Zambia 46 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by Zambia August 4Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, my name is loulou8282!

loulou8282 28 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 August 4Welcomes and introductions
Work capability assessment results....taken april!!

ShelleyT 80 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 August 4Universal Credit
Hi, my name is peteofherts!

peteofherts 25 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by janer1967 August 4Welcomes and introductions
Hi, my name is Nellyelly! I had some help filling out my PIP form but the writing is illegible

Nellyelly 79 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by woodbine August 4PIP, DLA and AA
Hi, my name is melx! Confused about where to send my papers

melx 77 views 12 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds August 4PIP, DLA and AA
Hi, my name is Dawnagain! Would attending this part-time course impact my benefits?

Dawnagain 38 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by Dawnagain August 4Education and learning
Pip assessment

Sweetpea8 56 views 4 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds August 4PIP, DLA and AA
My partner walked out of his job on Monday, is he entitled to any benefits?

Katye03 65 views 5 replies 0 points Most recent by calcotti August 4What benefits am I entitled to?
If I get put on the support group of ESA, does my UC claim continue or shut down?

LeeA380 35 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by calcotti August 4Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
LCWRA timescales in different areas

northeastlady 170 views 17 replies 0 points Most recent by carleigh26 August 4Universal Credit
Hi, my name is Netties64! I get LCWRA and want to volunteer, but it says I need to tell them

Netties64 23 views 1 reply 0 points Most recent by calcotti August 4Universal Credit
Let BBC Radio 4 know about your experiences with stair lifts

Ross_Scope 20 views 6 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope August 4News and opportunities
Hi, my name is tulisa. I have a PIP tribunal coming up. Do you think we'll get it?

tulisapavloff1 587 views 64 replies 0 points Most recent by Emilyb81 August 4PIP, DLA and AA
freedom programme/ domestic violence/ victims of Assaults.

melx 19 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope August 4Welcomes and introductions
MRI scan

gaz1960 175 views 29 replies 0 points Most recent by chiarieds August 4Coffee lounge
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lillybelle 46 views 2 replies 0 points Most recent by lillybelle August 4PIP, DLA and AA

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