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Disability

Discussion in 'Type 1 Diabetes' started by Pezza86, Mar 15, 2015.

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Can I claim disability allowance wen I'm 28 years old

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  1. Pezza86

    Pezza86 Type 1 · Newbie

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    Am I intiled to disability allowance wen I work an struggling to afford food an that coz of bills an that please let me no
     
    #1 Pezza86, Mar 15, 2015 at 10:07 AM
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    ROMEO Type 1 · Member

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    Hi Pezza
    I can say for sure that Diabetes unfortunately is not a recognised condition that allows automatic disability benefit. If you have difficulty with mobility and day to day care then you'll have to prove how much they hinder you in your day to day activities.
     
    #2 ROMEO, Mar 15, 2015 at 10:14 AM
  3. Pezza86

    Pezza86 Type 1 · Newbie

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    Yh it's just I work all the hours under the sun an coz the csa are taking most of my money I carnt afford to get much shopping an it affecting my diabties
     
    #3 Pezza86, Mar 15, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    donnellysdogs Type 1 · Master

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    If you weear a uniform for work you can claim up to 6 years tax relief for this.

    Diabetes is not a disability you need to look at going on to gov uk websites for tax credits, etc...
     
    #4 donnellysdogs, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:10 PM
  5. noblehead

    noblehead Type 1 · Guru
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    Have a chat with your local Citizens Advice, they are very good at offering advice on such matters.
     
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    #5 noblehead, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:22 PM
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