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Severe Disability Premium
Advice appreciated on how many SDP's & CP's (via all qualifying for CA -underlying/AA/DLA middle rate care) due if the household comprises of mother & | sandra | 26-Aug-05 10:40 PM
by billmcc | 1 | 662 |
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DLA decision making
Does anybody know anything about the process of decision making on initial DLA/AA claims? Appeal bundles tend to include a tick box full of impenetrab | andy_platts | 26-Aug-05 02:58 PM
by mike shermer | 1 | 611 |
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urgent DLA withdrawal
i have a new client who was awarded unlimited time higher rate care and higher rate mobility in 1994. She says that she has never received a review or | southwestlaw1 | 25-Aug-05 10:43 PM
by southwestlaw1 | 2 | 668 |
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DLA Fraud Investigators
This is really just a rant but comments are welcome.
Cl is 66 yrs old, suffers COPD, IHD, Heart failure, Osteoarthritis (had right knee replaced in | Margie | 24-Aug-05 10:03 PM
by shawn | 13 | 2081 |
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Motability
I've just visited a 68 year old client with severe mobility and health problems. I know that Attendance Allowance does not cover mobility problems but | Leo | 24-Aug-05 02:44 PM
by mike shermer | 2 | 404 |
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DLA APPEAL EVIDENCE
Maybe i'm getting cynical in my old age, but I have noted a possible trend in DLA appeal evidence submitted by the DWP or ami paronoid. Over the last | northwiltshire | 19-Aug-05 12:42 PM
by northwiltshire | 10 | 2773 |
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Disabilty Handbook Corporate Medical group
Having read on the CMG website that "The disability handbook will, in due course, be replaced by an information technology based system which will sup | afme | 18-Aug-05 08:44 AM
by afme | 2 | 477 |
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IIDB Vibration White Finger
Can anyone tell me if the wider prescription of Prescribed Disease A11 (VWF) was in fact widened from April 2005, as announced in news on the 15/12/20 | chris parks | 12-Aug-05 03:26 PM
by claire hodgson | 1 | 427 |
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medical reports
Hi all
We routinely request med reports and letters of support from GP's on a variety of ill health issues, particularly to support Incap and DLA a | juliev | 11-Aug-05 11:08 AM
by Mad Hat Woman | 13 | 1716 |
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Chemotherapy and DLA appeal.
Thanks to all who gave me help with regard to info on Chemo,DLA and appealing. We went to the appeal and client has been awarded HR mobility and MR ca | halsteadcab | 11-Aug-05 09:14 AM | 0 | 332 |
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DLA and schizophrenia
My client is schizophrenic and has an oral DLA hearing imminent (he has no award at present) but I'm sure he won't attend. He is quite lucid at times | suelees | 10-Aug-05 02:05 PM
by brg | 18 | 1116 |
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DLA appeal and commissioners
Recently had DLA claim for late 50's woman with spondilosis/arthriti s, IBS, diffculties walking, moblility inside home, falls and trips, cannot cook a | fib | 10-Aug-05 11:25 AM
by mike shermer | 2 | 501 |
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cochlear implants
Appeal coming up soon . Client has a cochlear implant and says
1. she needs supervision because a blow to the head or fall would kill her
2. she | janesmith | 10-Aug-05 09:23 AM
by Driftwood | 4 | 437 |
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commissioners decisions
Please could anybody point me in the right direction, i need sight of the following decisions
R(I) 1/81
R(I) 3/76
R(I) 8/74
CI/34/93
I would | sahida | 08-Aug-05 02:33 PM
by shawn | 6 | 345 |
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CDLA/2961/2004 COMM. ROWLAND-Attention reasonably required and CSDLA/29/94. Ramsden and Mallinson ...
Does anyone have copies of the above that they could fax to me on 0114-226-6280 FAO Dorothy Langman CF Social Worker or alternatively email to me on | Dorothy Langman | 08-Aug-05 02:32 PM
by shawn | 5 | 378 |
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Carers Alowance and Earnings
I think I know the answer to this, but.... Are dividends derived from shares counted as earnings for the purpose of calulating the £82 a week. I've | jimmckenny | 05-Aug-05 02:10 PM
by SLloyd | 1 | 409 |
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DS1500
Can anyone give me the guidance for doctors on filling in DS1500 (if there is any). I work with patients with cancer trying to claim DLA, and our cons | jo_f | 04-Aug-05 09:02 AM
by mike shermer | 10 | 1125 |
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DLA APPEAL - Cystic Fibrosis- night feeds to meet mid rate care criteria
I have an appeal next week for a 17 year old girl , previously in receipt of Higher rate care- dropped to zero award on Review. Pending appeal, she wa | Dorothy Langman | 03-Aug-05 11:58 AM | 0 | 291 |
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URGENT higher rate mobility- exertion
I am wondering about whether my client may have a case for hrm on the basis of the exertion required to walk would constitute a danger to his life. B | sara lewis | 01-Aug-05 03:55 PM
by whitegates | 1 | 486 |
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changing a tribunal decision
My client is registered blind, has hydrocephalus (following an accident) and his mobility is impaired. Following his accident in 1996, he was awarded | carol obeirne | 29-Jul-05 03:37 PM
by stephenh | 4 | 477 |
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Thinking as a bodily function
I'm sure this has been discussed before and I'm pretty sure there are Commissioner's decisions on the topic but I'm having a blank. Can anyone remind | Derekbell | 29-Jul-05 07:03 AM
by John Birks | 1 | 454 |
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Urgent caselaw needed - DLA care + pain
Hi
I don't know if anyone can help me urgently please? I'm writing an appeal submission for a colleague who's off sick, at very short notice and ne | ali49 | 28-Jul-05 03:00 PM
by chris orr | 2 | 581 |
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DLA REFUSAL
A client of mine has been turned down for dla after a reconsideration. 3 operations for twisted bowels which as the consultant states are still there. | steve@cca | 28-Jul-05 09:20 AM
by steve@cca | 4 | 838 |
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benefits abroad
My client is going to America via a witness protection programme. She is likely to be there for at least 12 months. She is currently claiming DLA, IS | jon | 27-Jul-05 06:31 PM
by Ruth_T | 1 | 499 |
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Disability Aids
Probably being really dense here (and I allow anybody to confirm that)but can someone please help.
In relation to aids we all accept that when some | Sunil | 19-Jul-05 03:19 PM
by Jo Bathie | 1 | 538 |
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DLA care component
Girl in early 20's has severe learning difficulties. Will be attending college in Sept to improve basic living skills. As no suitable facilities in | jpewsey | 19-Jul-05 12:28 PM
by Rob_Price | 4 | 619 |
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welfare benefit websites for individuals
I would like to know if there are any web discussion forums for individuals seeking welfare/immigration/ debt/housing advice as people who aren't adv | Jeffery | 19-Jul-05 12:17 PM
by shawn | 2 | 634 |
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R(G) 1/61
Has any one got a copy of R(G) 1/61 please? | Ianw | 18-Jul-05 11:15 AM | 0 | 176 |
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Fast-tracked EMP Report
What does it mean if an EMP report has the words "Fast Track" written over it? Why would the DBC instruct an EMP to fast-track his report?
The onl | Ros_Thomas | 15-Jul-05 08:16 AM
by Margie | 1 | 548 |
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DLA - childrens' milestones
I'm looking for a guide to the developmental milestones for children over 5. I've found lots of stuff for the under fives but having difficulty tracki | carol obeirne | 13-Jul-05 06:31 PM
by Ruth_T | 3 | 473 |
Disability related benefits
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