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I get both, the IB is topped up with IS £1 last time they sent a letter but income Support gives us extra benefits like free school meals and council tax allowance (at the moment)

Thank's davewhit, I guess then that I must have filled in one of these in the distant past.

Sorry to butt in on the thread but what is a 'pca'?
Ive been disabled for the last 20 years and cannot remember when i last had a medical to do with the DWP.
The last time I was examined by anyone...

Thanks for the info' I think the reason that not many people know what's going on is because lot's of policy is being made up 'on the hoof', at least that's what my MP has just told me in an e-mail,...

To be fair a lot of people in the south of the UK have seen the property they live in rise to ridiculous values either owned or rented.
If your disabled and dependent on a local support network...

The point in the case is that the total benefit including her carers allowance dla esa housing benefit etc exceeds the cap.
If the lady's son is not treated as an adult the cap wouldn't apply.
The...

I'm afraid dla/pip DOESN'T stop the cap, http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/dec/16/parents-disabled-offspring-benefit-cap

The Tories Lied when they said that disability benefits wouldn't be included in the benefit cap. It turns out that after being reassured that any disabled benefit (PIP) wouldn't be added to a...

Am I correct in thinking that with the changeover to PIP & the fact that a lot of people will be declared 'fit', then the amount of BB's in use will also fall, seeing as those in receipt of DLA...

I looked into this and it seems it is down to the company you're buying/leasing from. Assuming you are considering a new car you can try asking the Dealer for info.

Doberg,
If you can be working they why aren't you? DLA is payable to people in work as well.
I'm sure people would work if it were possible however the ConDem's policy is to make it impossible for...

I'm surprised that you think an ex-con like Archer is a selling point.

The Why is simple. this (Tory) gov't of ConDem's are bullies & like all bullies they only pick on the weak and defenseless

It's OK for those who can afford it, since I became disabled 16+ years all of our savings have gone on raising our 3 kids etc, we now have to live on state handouts, we're trying to move into town...

I think the problem is that although Motability is supposed to be a 'charity' in effect these organisations are just another Quango with their CEO's earning a huge salary and they don't want to rock...

I had a similar discussion with my consultant recently and he is of the opinion that 'if you are reliant on medication to enable you to function then you are sick'. I pointed out that some are...

Well I cannot afford a car without the help from the DLA, I can no longer manage a manual anyway + I need room for a chair + 4 passengers.
I think the secret is to just buy either nil AP or the...

My first mortgage was 15% and I seem to recall it hit 17.5% before settling down around 11%. Oh for the 'good' old days :)

Well done, nice to read some good news :D

Big Brother watching

Unless you are going to tow they're not really necessary & remember any extras you pay for are non-refundable when your lease ends etc. However if you intend to try and purchase the car after your 3...

Where about are you? here in Wales my eldest son is able to get £30pw EMA whilst in 6th form or College. I believe it's the same in Scotland & NI

Nonsense unemployment's falling :confused::confused::confused:

I know what you mean about grieving for your bike. Have you got it insured? our bikes are covered by our contents insurance & when mine was 'nicked' I was able to get a replacement.
Electric bikes...

I don't want to worry you but the biggest users of the emergency food banks in the UK are often those whose benefits have stopped or delayed.
There is no safety net.