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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

CardiffLady replied to a thread What do people do with their time? in News and general discussion

Gosh those were the days, horse-riding :) started when I was 8 years old. I used to have a boxer (had him from 8 weeks old), but not being able to...

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Yesterday, 09:30 PM

Paul replied to a thread Disabled drivers - can we claim VAT back from 'VAT Qualifying' cars? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I don't think it's fraud, I don't think it's saying that you must fit ramps and tie downs either. To me it's saying that if you need these...

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Yesterday, 09:23 PM

MUD replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

ha ha, now I know why they have taken every other street light away, and they told us we need to save money, they didn't say it was for MP's...

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

That's exactly my view too thepandagirl. After all the training and all the studying, all we really want is to have a family. The main reason we...

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Yesterday, 09:17 PM

CardiffLady replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

These MPs and their expenses i.e. £5000 for a duck pond. That's the equivalent to someone on JSA for 17 months. Shows their priorities.

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Yesterday, 09:14 PM

CardiffLady replied to a thread DLA Advice in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Ahhhh ok googly, didn't realise - as soon as I got the form - contacted CAB as I was worried about getting the appeal form in within the 28 days.

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Yesterday, 08:24 PM

CardiffLady replied to a thread DLA Advice in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

When I applied for DLA, I was turned down, I appealed and only had 28 days to get the Appeal back to them?

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Yesterday, 08:20 PM

Paul replied to a thread Disabled drivers - can we claim VAT back from 'VAT Qualifying' cars? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

If they are VAT qualifying then they have been bought as company cars and then are put up for sale. In this case you can also claim VAT exemption,...

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Yesterday, 08:12 PM

Paul replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

What I meant by that is that the government don't pay their workers a fair wage so why are they asking for more? My wife's job isn't transferable...

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Yesterday, 07:56 PM

davewhit replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

link here http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/oct/31/adoption-why-system-ruining-lives think its broken down

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Yesterday, 06:45 PM

davewhit replied to a thread The logic of ESA and DLA. in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

I know someone who works for a ban k and is blind they get higher rate mobility and lower rate care also a full time (at work) helper ie walk the dog...

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Yesterday, 06:39 PM

davewhit replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

running UK PLC is not an easy job and given we dont pick people by ability to do the job, but leave it to joe public to pick people based on who they...

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Yesterday, 06:30 PM

CardiffLady replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

Not sure about other areas, but here in Cardiff, staff not only have the Bank Holiday they also have the next day. I live in a Council Flat, rang...

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Yesterday, 06:23 PM

davewhit replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

If I read it right these are where it failed not rejected will look for link, given how hard it is to adopt I thought they would get it right more...

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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Take a look at my new post regarding the most comfortable cars available on Motability...

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Yesterday, 06:08 PM

Paul started a thread Most Comfortable Cars on Motability in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Nissan Qashqai Skoda Yeti Skoda Superb Citroen C4 Picasso Hyundai i30 Vauxhall Insignia Seat Altea Seat Leon (New) VW Golf (New) Ford S-Max

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Yesterday, 05:40 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Not all MPV, mini MPV or 4x4 ride stiff, you need to go out and spend a weekend going around dealerships and sitting in the cars to narrow down the...

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Yesterday, 04:43 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA Mobility Hypermobility in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

If you can ask for the evidence yourself. At least then you will know what the Consultant has said.

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Yesterday, 04:39 PM

Paul replied to a thread ''Pimped up' mobility scooters, good enough for Robbie Williams and Dizzee Rascal! in Suppliers' news

I think I'm still a bit young yet :(

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Yesterday, 04:36 PM

Paul replied to a thread Going past my returns day in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

They should already know, but it's good just to call them anyway. Motability will send you some paperwork to extend your contract and more...

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Yesterday, 04:26 PM

davewhit replied to a thread Pip assessments at home in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

Each contract is different ESA and PIP would have differnt details set out as to what people are bidding on, so for atos and the other company that...

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Yesterday, 04:24 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I think you're probably right, it is under the £25k cap too. Big Citroens (and their Peugeot cousins) are well known for their comfortable ride.

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Yesterday, 04:21 PM

Paul replied to a thread What do people do with their time? in News and general discussion

I've spent most of my time trying to finish my (Adoption) Home Study homework, but I use this and other forums to vary the time I spend on the...

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