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David Cameron on Comic Relief
Galeforce81 replied to a topic in The Bear Garden – for off-topic chat
I wouldn't mind seeing David Cameron on comic relief if he was getting pelted with custard pies, eggs or anything else that would humiliate him. If people could donate to see things like that happen to him i bet there would be a record set for the amount of money raised. -
Failure to notfiy change in circumstances?
Galeforce81 replied to Zarbafi's topic in Benefits and HMRC
With me, I have peripheral Neuropathy which effects my arms and mainly my legs and need to use crutches. 1 or 2 days a week i can manage to walk more than 200m although im in constant pain and it takes me ages to do it. 3/4 days a week i can manage to walk about the flat where i live but cannot manage to go very far and the other 1/2 days per week i struggle to get to the toilet because both my legs and arms have decided to cause me problems so i can't use my crutches easily. I can understand how some people do not look as though they have disabilitys but i do think its extremely unfair that this woman was penalised for taking extra meds just so she could do something. There is quite a big difference between my good and bad days. God knows whats going to happen when PIP comes in. I'm getting HRM now, but am only expecting to get Standard pip. -
I think, in theory these are a good idea. But which homeless are they going to rehouse. I unfortunately have been homeless, in the winter for 3 months 6 years ago. Half the people i met would ruin these places. There would be needles and other drug paraphernalia lying around. Empty bottles of cheap alcohol, and they would stink to high heaven. They would be treated like squats. Thats the problem with housing all homeless together. PLUS, will they be continually monitored or would they be left to their own devises. I know, not every homeless person is like that. I for one wasn't, but unfortunately those stereotypes are all too often true. Unless there were strict rules about who would get rehoused, then it won't work.
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Most doctors i know will post date you a sick note from the time yours runs out.
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The only thing i've heard is that those getting SDP might continue to get full council tax (or whatever its going to be called) but that all depends on which LA you're with.
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Thanks. I wonder how many others dont realise they may be entitled to this, from what i've read on this and another forum, i would imagine its quite a few. Do you think she would be more likely to get reassessed though? Thats what she's most worried about, bringing attention to herself. Personally i think she would rather not have the money, for now, but if she manages to get put back into the support group when she eventually gets reassessed, she would apply for it (or UC) then. I don't blame her as im doing something similar with my DLA as im sure i should be entitled to MRC & HRM instead of LRC & HRM but i'd rather not rock the boat, what with PIP coming in. I'd rather have less money till 2015 than possibly no money now. (Even though im feeling more and more confidant about PIP) Also, a bit of a stretch, but i don't suppose she'd be able to get it backdated?
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Wow. My flatmate got his immediately. He was only in the tribunal for 5 minutes as well. Really feel sorry for those who have to wait weeks for a decision. Don't know how you cope with the extra anxiety it must bring.
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Nope, no other income apart from HB & CTB.
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Yes thats the case. My flatmate and friend both transferred from IB to ESA SG and their money stayed the same. Only thing is, their money won't go up in April until the amounts match, so they might be on the same amount of money for a few years.
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She put that she didn't have any.(she's never had any). I always thought it strange that those on IR ESA like me who have never worked, should get more than those on CB ESA that have, especially with all the extras that are included in IR ESA. She's got an appointment with her support worker on Wednesday, so i'll try and convince her to give them a ring then. (she doesn't have a phone but her SW lets her use theirs). Only problem is she's worried that any contact she has with DWP will result in her being on their radar and she'll get renewed sooner. She had to win a tribunal to get what she's getting and the thought of it is stressing her out a bit.
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Im in a similar situation to you. I currently get HRM LRC and my care needs have got worse. In fact i used to get MRC a few years ago and my needs are now worse than they were then. I just don't want to risk what i already get. Much happier getting less money than no money
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No she doesn't have a partner or Savings. Its not just the extra money that would be nice, its the fact that she is then passported onto other things. Wow Nystagmite, quick reply, I hadn't even finished editing the post.
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My friend is getting CB ESA and is in the SG. The other day she got a letter from housing benefit. It says Income you told us about £108.05. How much the law says you need to live on: For you £71 Because you are sick or disabled £14.80 Because you receive ESA support component £34.05 TOTAL £119.85 She doesn't get the £14.80 in CB ESA and the extra little bit is because she got that amount in IB, so i was wondering if she could apply for IR ESA to get the shortfall of £11.80. Sorry if this post is a bit confusing.
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Thanks but i've just realised it ends in 13. Lack of sleep must be effecting my memory. Got all the numbers of my NIno mixed up in my head. Been happening quite a bit recently. Anyway, Thanks again.
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I was just looking at an earlier post. I'm on ESA and my NI number ends 73 but i get paid Mondays. Will that be because my IS payment was Monday and its continued from that.
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Atos Assessment in need of an Audio Recorder.
Galeforce81 replied to **Margaret**'s topic in Benefits and HMRC
SORRY TYPO. All this talking and thinking about it got me confused. I get DLA. -
A few people have found that if they fail the ESA medical then their DLA might be reviewed, but don't forget that DLA can be paid to those who work.
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Disability benefits: Ministers revise assessment regulations
Galeforce81 replied to Dilizjo's topic in Benefits and HMRC
Well thats a bit of good news as far as im concerned as at least now i should definitely get enhanced mobility PIP, as long as they don't bring in any more changes. -
I'm just confused which benefits might be effected. I've heard its just going to be JSA and also heard its all benefits. I get IR ESA SG and DLA and worry incase they are going to be included. I know some say its not going to happen but its getting discussed more and more in the media. They were talking about it on The Wright Stuff the other day, it just makes me more and more worried.
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Atos Assessment in need of an Audio Recorder.
Galeforce81 replied to **Margaret**'s topic in Benefits and HMRC
Thanks Margaret. Luckily this was last year, but as we are both on ESA and i get PIP, we know that its not going to be the last time we have problems with them. I got my appointment for a f2f before i'd even sent back my forms as i needed my support worker to fill them out and had put on form my reason why it was going to be late. Its like they were mind readers as they made the appointment for one of the few times i wouldn't be able to attend. Do you know anything about rules regarding PIP (when it is introduced). I read somewhere that we are going to be allowed to record our medicals as long as the format is tape or video. The technologys a bit outdated but it may be a step in the right direction. (sorry if this was answered on another thread) -
It really does all depend on who you see. I saw a really nice Lady who was really helpful, BUT i also took my support worker with me so maybe thats why it went well. My flatmate on the other hand, went into the medical alone and saw a guy in a wheelchair who is notorious for failing anyone who is more able bodied than him. He seems to have the view that if he can work everyone else can. What a suprise then that the whole report was full of lies. Really wondered if they had genuinly mixed him up with someone else as a couple of times on the DM report, someone elses name was used.
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Atos Assessment in need of an Audio Recorder.
Galeforce81 replied to **Margaret**'s topic in Benefits and HMRC
OH NO!! It came up unknown. Good job he doesn't mind answering phones. IF i had a phone, i wouldn't have answered it. -
Just read your Thread Dilizjo. Thats great news. Well done you for putting your foot down. Does anyone know if its true that for the PIP medicals, we're allowed to record them as long as the method of recording uses a tape or Video.
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Im sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong but because this sounds like a supersession, that might be why you do not receive any money. You only have 1 month from the date of a decision to appeal. Unless you can prove that you didn't know that you could etc. I hope someone else here can give you more specific advice but if not it would be best if you see someone from Welfare Rights or CAB. Good Luck. ( I'm hoping that the DWP haven't already implemented their idea not to pay whilst appealing)
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I was lucky i passed and was put on SG after a f2f and my flatmate was put into SG after appeal. Also thought i'd thank RaeUK for basically introducing me to this site after she mentioned it on another forum we both use.
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