weeziebeth
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Talos said:Can I suggest the local C A B please, I think they may be of more help than we can, or Age Concern who are very knowledgeable, and will fill in the necessary forms for her.
Ps. you dont have to be an OAP to get help from Age Concern
As for the treatment and pain control, you need someone with personal experience, hopefully someone will be along soon.
Ok, thank you.Dippy3103 said:If your Mum were to apply for working tax credit it would have to be a joint claim with her husband, so it would depend on his income and how high it is.
They have a mortgage. I think she'll have to see what the CAB advise.Dippy3103 said:If they pay rent and or council tax she may be able to get some help from her local council as housing and or council tax benefit. Again it would be dependant upon the entire households income and number of people in the house.
I know, my point was she won't be able to work for much longer, but is unable to give up work and claim ESA due to financial difficulties.Dippy3103 said:She won't get ESA as she works.
Yes, that's what I've heard, even people who without any doubt should be on it. Thank you, I'll make sure she asks the consultants for letters tooHobs said:One of my daughters recently was awarded DLA but was first refused as she only submitted GP's support. She was advised to get her consultants involved, which she did, and then the medical panel made the award after her appeal with the consultants letters.
It seems everyone is turned down first attempt and only get through on appeal (always appeal) with documented evidence from hospital consultants.
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