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Completing the PIP claim form part 1 - 'A meal in itself'
In a series of three blogs, I hope to give advice on completing ‘PIP2’, the new Personal Independence Payment claim form. This should be of particular use to people having to make a new claim now or in the near future.
Employment and Support Allowance - update
My last post on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) back in September had a lot of interest. Since then the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has given clearer guidance on how having severe sight impairment may entitle a person to be placed in the support group for ESA.
How to fake it
If like me you recently had a bob cut and then instantly regretted it. Never fear, because hair extensions can be a fast track way to waist length tresses – with little to no fuss. If you are not comfortable with styling your hair or have someone who assists you, don’t worry because with the right hair extensions it can be like styling your own hair, just thicker and longer! If in doubt, why not ask your hairdresser?
How to make a Personal Independence Payment claim
New claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are now being taken in parts of the northern England, eventually extending to other areas during 2013. At some point between October 2013 and 2016, working age people currently claiming Disability Living Allowance will be told by the Department of Work and Pensions that their award is going to end. They will have to make a new claim for Personal Independence Payment. So how do you make a new claim?
World Book Night 2013
World Book Night is a celebration of books and sharing the passion of reading with others in your community, but when I could no longer see printed text, I didn't want to read for pleasure using alternative formats.
Getting help to pay for the ‘spare’ room
In my recent blog I looked at the Housing Benefit Size Criteria aka the ‘Bedroom Tax’. This affects people of working age living in rented social housing, such as council and registered housing association homes, and paying Housing Benefit. If it is decided that they are ‘under occupying’ their property, their Housing Benefit will be reduced by £14 per week for one ‘spare’ bedroom and £25 for more than one. This blog looks at the possibility of claiming a Discretionary Housing Payment if you are affected by this change.
Accessing the theatre
Visual-based entertainment might seem tricky at first for someone who is blind or partially sighted. This is what I first thought when I acquired my sight loss, but I have found this not to be the case.
Housing Benefit Size Criteria –supported housing
In my last blog Housing Benefit Size Criteria aka the ‘Bedroom Tax’ I mentioned that the size criteria rules will not apply to people in supported accommodation. I need to explain this in more detail as not all tenants in supported accommodation will be exempt.
Housing Benefit Size Criteria aka the 'bedroom tax'
The new Housing Benefit size criteria rules come into effect from 1 April 2013. They are being called the 'Bedroom Tax' by opposition parties and the media. As the government seems to be making it up as it goes along, what on earth is going on?
The social model of disability: A personal 'turning point'
When asked in an recent interview to describe important turning points in my life, I replied that for me, a key turning point was definitely learning about the social model of disability.
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