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    • I used to post regularly in order to provide factual information (rather than advice) but got fed up with banging my head against a brick wall in so many cases when posters insisted black was white and I was writing rubbish. I have never posted anything which was untrue or indeed biased in any way.  I have never given 'advice' but have sought to correct erroneous statements which were unhelpful. The only username I have ever used is blf1uk. I have never gone under any other username and have no connection to 'bailiff advice'.  I am not a High Court Enforcement Officer but obtained my first 'bailiff' certificate in 1982. I'm not sure what records you have accessed but I was certainly not born in 1977 - at that time I was serving in the Armed Forces in Hereford, Germany (4th Division HQ) and my wife gave birth to our eldest.   Going back to the original point, the fact is that employees of an Approved Enforcement Agency contracted by the Ministry of Justice can and do execute warrants of arrest (with and without bail), warrants of detention and warrants of commitment. In many cases, the employee is also an enforcement agent [but not acting as one]. Here is a fact.  I recently submitted an FOI request to HMCTS and they advised me (for example) that in 2022/23 Jacobs (the AEA for Wales) was issued with 4,750 financial arrest warrants (without bail) and 473 'breach' warrants.  A breach warrant is a community penalty breach warrant (CPBW) whereby the defendant has breached the terms of either their release from prison or the terms of an order [such as community service].  While the defendant may pay the sum [fine] due to avoid arrest on a financial arrest warrant, a breach warrant always results in their transportation to either a police station [for holding] or directly to the magistrates' court to go before the bench as is the case on financial arrest warrants without bail when they don't pay.  Wales has the lowest number of arrest warrants issued of the seven regions with South East exceeding 50,000.  Overall, the figure for arrest warrants issued to the three AEAs exceeds 200,000.  Many of these were previously dealt with directly by HMCTS using their employed Civilian Enforcement Officers but they were subject to TUPE in 2019 and either left the service or transferred to the three AEAs. In England, a local authority may take committal proceedings against an individual who has not paid their council tax and the court will issue a committal summons.  If the person does not attend the committal hearing, the court will issue a warrant of arrest usually with bail but occasionally without bail (certainly without bail if when bailed on their own recognizance the defendant still fails to appear).   A warrant of arrest to bring the debtor before the court is issued under regulation 48(5) of The Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992 and can be executed by "any person to whom it is directed or by any constable....." (Reg 48(6).  These, although much [much] lower in number compared to HMCTS, are also dealt with by the enforcement agencies contracted by the local authorities. Feel free to do your own research using FOI enquiries!  
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I have been awarded a dla claim high rate care low rate mob. I have diabetes and rheumatism and no warning when I have hypos.

 

I had to sit on a board with 3 members interviewing me they asked my about my work which is a social care assistant and I work 22 hrs per week.

 

But I just feel nervous that I will b told I shouldn't claim this. Since I got the award in 2006. My condition has now complications. I have high blood pressure and suffer severe anxiety and depression for which I get treatment.

 

 

I read a thread on here which indicated to me that high rate care and working would contradict each other. Could someone please give me some advice for or against continuing with this claim. Iv read through my form and feel happy with the answers I gave in 2006 that I need constant supervision even tho I don't have this I do need it. As I am at risk of having a hypo attack. When I go to work I make sure my blood sugars are significantly elevated to prevent this but this is at the cost to my long term health but is necessary for my job otherwise I would actually need someone with me at all times to keep an eye on me. This has happened, Iv went low whilst at work but i do no longer than 3 hrs at a time and then I'm back home were I have got supervision. I do a 6 hr shift in my house and my wife is there the whole time to keep an eye on me.

 

 

Advise or guidance would be great as I'm very anxious. This has made me consider what my wife and I have to do in order to exist. I could give numerous examples which are lengthy and time and cause financial strain to me whole family.

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The help you needs has to be reasonable. Do any of your needs contradict what you wrote on your form?

 

The help I need would actually be to have constant supervision as I say my hypos do happen all the time with no warning the only why I can prevent this is to have high blood sugars. Which causes long term

Nerve damage but I do this so I can go to work for a maximum of 3 hrs and then I can go home and eat something and then I can maybe do another 2 hrs and go straight back home and rest.

 

I have wrote I need constant supervision during the day. But it also says on the form if u need this help but don't get it then u can still put down that I would need this despite it not being available. My wife constantly worries while am at work in case I go low. She also rings and texts asking me what my blood sugar readings r.

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I have wrote I need constant supervision during the day. But it also says on the form if u need this help but don't get it then u can still put down that I would need this despite it not being available.

 

This is correct. In order to get DLA, the need for help must be reasonable - you don't need to be getting the help qualify.

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Thanks very much for ur help.

 

I just read my form there and my gp states that I have hypos with no warning despite monitoring and strict diet and therefore require constant supervision. He states that Iv been diagnosed with rheumatism by a consultant which effects my arms elbows fingers hips and knees. And my condition has not got any better but worse with nore complications like high blood pressure and I have 5 more medications which I now take some up to 5 or 6 times a day. And they were aware that I worked when I claimed in 2006. When I was awarded in indefinite period. But I'm

Still concerned that I read that high rate care and working would contradict each other. :-(

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I also watched the BBC programs and Im not concerned. Im on High rate mobility and medium care. I work full time although 2 days from home and have reasonable adjustments. My illness is life-long and private, however I have bad days and good days. At times I feel better than others but need help during day and night with medication which I must take for prolonged life.

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Although I cant work at present due to a physical condition (which Im finally getting a scan for) I have in the past worked very long hours when my mental health has allowed. I have what is termed a severe mental disorder, but have held positions of responsibility working with vulnerable adults and the elderly, I was supported to study and achieve nvq level3 in health and social care all while receiving dla and while also receiving support from my mental health team as required, I made a point of always telling my employers the truth about my condition and have only once come across someone with a bit of a neanderthal point of view. Where at other times I have been totally unable to function and normally spend 3 - 6 months in hospital not knowing what planet Im on. Dla is to support those with serious and long term health issues to deal with life in a way that is best for them and hopefully remove a few obstacles at the same time. If you cannot work due to the challenges you face - then that is fair enough, but nobody (including the dwp) will penalise you for working paid or voluntarily if your conditions allow. With the amount of fraud and fake claims going on then its no wonder these programmes are springing up, but if you are genuine you have nothing to worry about - except the limitations you are placing upon yourself to fit sociey's view of you. Try not to worry and if you are doing something with good intentions and a clear conscience and its beneficial to you and your family - dont let anyone stop you. Regards Scott

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high rate care and having a job don't contradict - Prof Hawkin anyone ? or anyone else who has a job and requires a full time carer/PA

 

Yeah, It's more to do with someone claiming they can't do something without help and in their job, they do that thing with no problem.

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Hi all, i hate to worry everybody but i have a 14 year old son who is Insulin Dependent Diabetic since the age of 3. He was on DLA at middle care rate and lower mobility. He is on 5-6 injection a day, he doesnt recognise hypos and he has a phobia of needles so i have to inject him, he also has poor control. I got reply last Friday for his renewal and his benefit has been stopped completely. His Gp and Consultant have said there is no change to his condition and his nurse said they are stopping everybodies DLA hoping that no-one appeals. I appealled immediately but it can take up to 14 weeks i have been told. Its a massive blow to our income and i cant work because i am on standby constantly for my son.Diabetes Mellitus is a potentially life threatening illness yet the DLA has decided my son should be able to manage his illness without help i.e. do his own injections, calculate how much carbs are in each drop of food he is about to eat, monitor his blood glucose levels and recognise his hypos and to take responsibility of his own illness at the age of 14. Great!! its the same government that says he isnt responsible at that age to buy aspirin but he is ok to deal with an illness that could kill him. It beggars belief but i know he is not the only one losing his benefits so i would be prepared if your DLA is to come up for renewal :-(:-(:-(:mad2::mad2:

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Hi Delilah - sorry to hear you are having problems... If your son cannot attend school due to this as you say you cant work as you are on constant standby for him, or if he is provided with constant support at school then to me that would suggest a case for higher rate care. you should also if this is the case be eligable for carers allowance (which you probably already know). If this 'needle-phobia' is something that has been discussed and recognised by the clinic/gp/consultant they should include this information in whatever supporting material they provide. The CAB might be worth a try if you are banging your head against a brick wall.

Good - luck Scott

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Hi Delilah - sorry to hear you are having problems... If your son cannot attend school due to this as you say you cant work as you are on constant standby for him, or if he is provided with constant support at school then to me that would suggest a case for higher rate care. you should also if this is the case be eligable for carers allowance (which you probably already know). If this 'needle-phobia' is something that has been discussed and recognised by the clinic/gp/consultant they should include this information in whatever supporting material they provide. The CAB might be worth a try if you are banging your head against a brick wall.

Good - luck Scott

 

The need for help at school would only imply mid rate care...

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Hi, thank you for your support. He has injections 5-6 times a day, 8am, 11am, 1pm two injections at 6pm one at 10.30 and sometimes 1 through the night about 3am when we check his blood glucose levels. His injections at school are administered by me, i have to drive 3 miles every week day to inject him. We have managed to work a routine whereby i give him his 11am injection then by the time i go round the local shops or to the bank its time to go back and give him his lunchtime injection. Its a rural area we live in and the shopping areas such as asda or tesco are closeby to the school so it works out okm just now but he is also at risk 24/7 of hypos which can be life threatening and would require me to go back up to the school. Losing that money is drastic, i doubt i will be able to make ends meet so i may have to sell the car and home school my son. I have just been diagonosed with severe osteo arthritis today myself so the hits just keep on coming.

Delilah x

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Although I cant work at present due to a physical condition (which Im finally getting a scan for) I have in the past worked very long hours when my mental health has allowed. I have what is termed a severe mental disorder, but have held positions of responsibility working with vulnerable adults and the elderly, I was supported to study and achieve nvq level3 in health and social care all while receiving dla and while also receiving support from my mental health team as required, I made a point of always telling my employers the truth about my condition and have only once come across someone with a bit of a neanderthal point of view. Where at other times I have been totally unable to function and normally spend 3 - 6 months in hospital not knowing what planet Im on. Dla is to support those with serious and long term health issues to deal with life in a way that is best for them and hopefully remove a few obstacles at the same time. If you cannot work due to the challenges you face - then that is fair enough, but nobody (including the dwp) will penalise you for working paid or voluntarily if your conditions allow. With the amount of fraud and fake claims going on then its no wonder these programmes are springing up, but if you are genuine you have nothing to worry about - except the limitations you are placing upon yourself to fit sociey's view of you. Try not to worry and if you are doing something with good intentions and a clear conscience and its beneficial to you and your family - dont let anyone stop you. Regards Scott

 

Scott thank u very much for ur insight and help in my struggle with claiming this for a genuine reason. I'm a type 1 diabetic with depression anxiety(check out this post example) and arthritis. I have little control of Hypnos and my mental health is good at the moment last year I struggled to wash shave etc.

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Hi, thank you for your support. He has injections 5-6 times a day, 8am, 11am, 1pm two injections at 6pm one at 10.30 and sometimes 1 through the night about 3am when we check his blood glucose levels. His injections at school are administered by me, i have to drive 3 miles every week day to inject him. We have managed to work a routine whereby i give him his 11am injection then by the time i go round the local shops or to the bank its time to go back and give him his lunchtime injection. Its a rural area we live in and the shopping areas such as asda or tesco are closeby to the school so it works out okm just now but he is also at risk 24/7 of hypos which can be life threatening and would require me to go back up to the school. Losing that money is drastic, i doubt i will be able to make ends meet so i may have to sell the car and home school my son. I have just been diagonosed with severe osteo arthritis today myself so the hits just keep on coming.

Delilah x

 

 

Oh my goodness that seems like there just putting u off. I found the sight on here with the sticky a2z of health problems on it then u go to the condition and it gives what u would need to struggle with or need help with to qualify for low med or high rate care and mobility.

 

I also signed up to the work and benefits website they give u advise for free or charge a fee for more info. I'm only on the free bit at the moment. But it may be worth while signing up and getting some of the info. They send me the daily tips in relation to dla they have so far been very helpful.

 

 

Don't loss hope keep in there and re apply and use as much research into the condition and use this for ur case to back up a being awarded it keep us updated too. All the best. But were all in this together and were all going to face the dreaded assessments and who knows what will happen.

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