I am competent to understand money but I dont making decisions on big purchases or paying Bills as I cant write due to paralysis of my left arm how is best to explain this as they dont class getting ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 29 Jan 2020
Hi everyone! I'm looking for an easy way to manage my money. I'm ideally looking for an app. Does anyone have any ideas? I currently use a little book but I keep forgetting to work out future ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 28 Aug 2019
Hi, Just wondering what people's experiences are in the transition from dla to pip. My son has recently turned 16. He has ADHD,asd,asthma,rinihtis and eczema all diagnosed. He was awarded DLA middle ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 5 Jan 2019
I have asked these two questions to Citizens advice/ Age UK/Staffordshire and Lichfield cares and many others over the phone the past few weeks but don't seem to be getting anywhere. 1: Is there a ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 3 Jul 2020
Unfortunately many of us are having such a horrific time with the cost of living increasing. I only hope that at some point we will recover from this. A personal interest of mine is learning to ...
Discussion in Cost of living - 8 Dec 2022
I sent in my renewal Oct 2021. I got a reminder asking for it too, but I assured them it was sent recorded delivry. A few days later they got it. I lost my job in 2018, retired early, due to the ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 7 Jan 2023
hi there my daughter has just been diagnosed with Autism and aspergers recently by her psychologist soon to see a specialist, she suffers horrendously with confidence, anxiety and now depression. but ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 12 Dec 2018
Hello everyone, I'm confused about the financial assessments or checks that the DWP make to decide eligibility for benefits in general, but specifically Universal Credit. I receive PIP at enhanced ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 4 Jun 2023
My son had his first fa e assessment the other day . It only lasted 25 minutes and not a lot of questions where asked . He has not been diagnosed but has gone through school with a 1 to 1 and had a ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 23 Jan 2020
Hi everyone I left my job almost 2 years ago because I was struggling to commute via trains and buses with my wheelchair during the rail strikes and cancellations. I left my job owing them 40 hours ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 19 Apr 2020