Disability & Dosh

A question about : The (not so old) Crocks Cafe

*Raises the shutters*

*puts out tables and chairs outside to take advantage of the October sunshine*

*Puts out sign saying 'open for business'*

Anyone for afternoon tea and a chat?

Members of the Crocks Club

A question about : Fibromyalgia (part 2)

Starting a fresh thread as promised.

Thank you

A question about : Carers Allowance swapping claimants etc

A question about : Child DLA timescale

Hi I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of how long claims are taking at present. Form was delivered in May had an acknowledgement but that is it so far.

A question about : A sad message

My darling husband passed away on Tuesday morning - it would have been his birthday on Christmas Day. As many of you know, he has battled with Alzheimer's for 12 years, and went into a Care Home in the summer.

Unfortunately, he had several UTIs, and these, together with the progression to advanced Alzheimer's, meant that he couldn't walk, talk, feed himself, or be in charge of his own hygiene.

A question about : Is Appealing DLA now normal?

I heard back from DLA, they basically dismissed everything i said in the claim form and granted me nothing.

Everything I said I need help with they had written I was able to do but I just liked someone to be with me.

They did the same thing last time I reapplied for DLA. I am starting to think DLA first try dismissing a claim, knowing anyone who really needs help will appeal.

Has this happen with anyone else?

A question about : Feel trapped as a Carer

One in every eight adults care for a family member, friend or partner, often giving up their own health and wealth in the process.

This has happened to me by giving up my career for my loved one. I would do it again for them but still mourn my career. Especially when things are tough and wish I could have my old life back.

A question about : carers allowance

Hi there. I've been a reader for a while but have not posted before so please be kind. I get pip at the enhanced rate for both. The time has come where I need more help so would my daughter be able to be my carer? She works 16 hours a week ( she has a 6 year old),receives child benefit and working tax credit. She earns Ј107 a week from her job. How would this work? Would my pip payments go down? If she gave up her job to be my full time carer would she be drastically worse off? Many thanks.