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  1. I was awarded (finally) PIP in Jan 2017 backdated to September 2016 which is ongoing.

     

    I have received a text saying I've got a phone assessment (they know I'm deaf) in 2 weeks time. I've not received a paper review form asking if my needs have changed. 

     

    Does this normally happen?  

  2. I don't need an apointee to deal with my finances. I just need someone to speak to the DWP for me. I'm hearing impaired and have issues with my speech and other peoples speech, which is harder over the phone.

     

    I'm trying to get a letter from the DWP but can't get past the automated questions because no matter how many times I speak, I'm not understood and can't pass any further.

     

    Can I just give my personal details to my parents and get them to phone? Or do they need my written permission, etc?

  3. 1 hour ago, honeybee13 said:

    Hi Nystagmite, nice to see you. :)

     

    I'll have a look online but you probably know more than I do. Have you asked your GP what they know about the new rules or does a charity that deals with one of your conditions have any information?

     

    If you want to tell us, what are the reasons for you needing to park near shops and so on please?

     

    HB

    Hi HB,

     

    I've had a look online myself and the rules are vague. They (I think) have only been released within the last few days.

     

    Why I need one - whilst I do hear some things, I don't hear where sound comes from. I've lost more of my vision and now have tunnel vision in one eye plus rather limited vision in my slightly better eye. Whilst obviously I'm not driving, it would make life much easier to park closer to the entrance and exits.

  4. Does anyone know where I can find a list of the new rules of who will be entitled to a blue badge at the end of August please? All I can find is some people with mental health issues / learning disabilities. But nothing for people like me who receive enhanced mobility PIP who have (amongst things) dual sense loss. But because I'm "only" sight impaired / partially sighted, I can't get a blue badge currently.

     

    I don't get any points (and I doubt it's why I got any for mobility) for PIP for my Autism either.

  5. As it's not aimed at a particular company or railway station, I'm not sure who I need to contact for this, or indeed where to start:

     

    I was at Bristol Parkway station last weekend and managed to slip between the gap between the train and platform. Thankfully, I have enough strength to pull myself up. I was taken to hospital, checked over and discharged. I was then put on the next train home.

     

    Having talked to railway staff, I was told that this unfortunately isn't that unusual. 

     

    I've been advised to make a complaint about this. I'm not after any compensation. It's purely a safely thing. I'm concerned that it could happen again. Whilst I was not seriously injured, I am still in a lot of pain.

  6. It doesn't.

     

    You have to apply for it.

     

    You have to fill in a short form.

     

    And I mean short - it's a few boxes confirming you live alone and that no-one claims carers for you plus, I think, a few other bits.

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