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A sub forum on Benefit questions might be useful. What to claim and dealing with problems arising from claims.

I have ceased any sweets, cakes or biscuits as I have yet to be told what type of diabetes I have since the diagnosis a week ago plus I am trying to lose weight. I have a lot to learn.

Careers Allowance can entitle you to extra help from benefits. Carers Allowance can lead to a Carers Premium added to a benefit claim. The Carers Premium is an extra amount added to the benefit calculation worth £34.60 a week. Benefits like Income Support, Employment Support Allowance, Pension...

You have to show that for three months the disabled child has needed a greater amount of care than a non disabled child AND that care will be needed for the next six months. Then the claim will be considered.

I thought perhaps a hamper of fruit would have been better but then I thought diabetics could not eat chocolate but have learnt different since reading the info on this site.

As someone recently diagnosed I decided not to buy a ticket as had I won, the temptation to eat the lot in one sitting would be too great.

It started 3rd Oct with Lymphodema in my leg that erupted like a waterfall! Leg now settled down and bandaged. Following two separate fasting blood tests the Doctor gave the good news last week that I am diabetic. I await the result of a third non fasting blood test and am seeing the Diabetic...

My local Tesco is having a raffle to raise money for Diabetes care and the Heart Foundation. The prize is a hamper full of chocolate!

There are ways to get reduced charges on prescriptions in the UK. For help with the cost of prescriptions a Pre Payment Prescription card can be obtained. Ask your chemist or search online. Any one resident in the UK can use the Prescription prepayment card regardless of income so is useful for...