Always get GP to mark blood test forms etc as urgent so you donāt have to book an appointment generally if you go somewhere else for the tests like I do!
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(Courtesy of @Nigelglossee below - Who advises āonly buy directly from the government for Ā£82 not from the websites that Google findsā)
Anyone heard of ādisability premiumā? I think it exists but have no idea how to apply for it or if Iām eligible! I did ask the Stroke Association for help but they also drew a blank.
It was mentioned to me by a disabled person next to me in accessible seats at an event.
Thanks I have actually read that and I still donāt understand it!! Is that the same as the āLimited capacity for work and work related activityā payment that I get from the Job centre?!
The figures donāt add up I donāt think - but then I am partially sighted
My issue is that I do think I am entitled and at the mo I get approx Ā£390 for LCWWRA and the disability premium can be up to Ā£540ish. So am I losing out and how do I find out!!!
Itās driving me a bit bonkers as I have asked UC by phone and on the website thing and they just come back and say LCWWRA and then the DWP say speak to UC!!!
Always get GP to mark blood test forms etc as urgent so you donāt have to book an appointment generally if you go somewhere else for the tests like I do!
This post is awesome! Needs earmarked for new people but my brain isnāt going to allow me to do that, at least not today.
I am in US so the info is not the same, but you have inspired me to go looking on a better day for similar information. I could use each and every one of those things you and everyone have added. Rail and bus are basically non existent here, but hopefully other transport available for those under retirement age. I appreciate your post, even from the states. Has to be helpful for many in UK!
I wonder if anyone @SimonInEdinburgh@Bobbi who is more regular than my few weeks can maybe rry and add a few things to the welcome pack or teel me how to create a something!!
Maybe we can do a US one too - I guess it depends on the state?!
But please post and let people know!!
Get someone to help you - my OT and housemate do a lot of my donkey work!! ha ah.
I need a personal assistant to cook, clean, do home and yard maintenance, chauffer me about, remind me what I am doing or supposed to be doing and drag me out for some fun! Glad to meet a donkey farmerā¦do they play basketball? Donkey basketball is fun entertainment. Or maybe that is just something we do in my neck of the woods. I am in Indianaā¦explains a lot, eh? Where are you?
Just to get you started Ann, I asked the following question on google āany bus services strictly for the elderly in USā and found this page of things to be considered What Are the Options for Senior Transportation?
