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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...fits-episode-3
So decided to watch the BBC's benefit program showcasing some disabled peoples battles with benefits.
This partially deaf girl has problems hearing and communicating yet she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment leaving her with no disability benefit.
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
So decided to watch the BBC's benefit program showcasing some disabled peoples battles with benefits.
This partially deaf girl has problems hearing and communicating yet she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment leaving her with no disability benefit.
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
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(Original post by illegaltobepoor)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...fits-episode-3
So decided to watch the BBC's benefit program showcasing some disabled peoples battles with benefits.
This partially deaf girl has problems hearing and communicating yet she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment leaving her with no disability benefit.
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...fits-episode-3
So decided to watch the BBC's benefit program showcasing some disabled peoples battles with benefits.
This partially deaf girl has problems hearing and communicating yet she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment leaving her with no disability benefit.
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
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Why should people who are not deaf be paying money to people who are deaf? I genuinely don't get it. Deaf people already get free healthcare, hearing aids, etc, and business are required to accommodate them. Why should I have to give them free money on top of that, purely because they are deaf?
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Why should people who are not deaf be paying money to people who are deaf? I genuinely don't get it. Deaf people already get free healthcare, hearing aids, etc, and business are required to accommodate them. Why should I have to give them free money on top of that, purely because they are deaf?
Why should people who are not deaf be paying money to people who are deaf? I genuinely don't get it. Deaf people already get free healthcare, hearing aids, etc, and business are required to accommodate them. Why should I have to give them free money on top of that, purely because they are deaf?
I'm going deaf in one ear and don't have an hearing aid. I also have other hearing problems. The only way for me to be able to use a phone was to buy a hearing aid compatiable one. (HAC) That cost me £50. You can pick up a phone for £10. They may need other communication support too.
The other alternative is to buy an aid (which I don't know much about) to enable a deaf person to use a bluetooth enabled phone. That aid costs money too.
It's not as simple as you make it out to be.
Contrary to what some people think, not all aids are provided for free on the NHS. The aids which aren't free are actually quite expensive.
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In China they don't give out disability benefits yet there are exponentially less disabled people. Coincidence?
In China they don't give out disability benefits yet there are exponentially less disabled people. Coincidence?
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Exponentially less? Could you explain what that phrase means lol
Exponentially less? Could you explain what that phrase means lol
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Well, in mathematics the exponential function has steady growth at x < 0 and then suddenly has a rapid rate of growth as x tends to infinity. "Exponentially" is just a figure of speech that is related to that concept. "Exponentially less" is in informal terms "A lot less"
Well, in mathematics the exponential function has steady growth at x < 0 and then suddenly has a rapid rate of growth as x tends to infinity. "Exponentially" is just a figure of speech that is related to that concept. "Exponentially less" is in informal terms "A lot less"
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Well, in mathematics the exponential function has steady growth at x < 0 and then suddenly has a rapid rate of growth as x tends to infinity. "Exponentially" is just a figure of speech that is related to that concept. "Exponentially less" is in informal terms "A lot less"
Well, in mathematics the exponential function has steady growth at x < 0 and then suddenly has a rapid rate of growth as x tends to infinity. "Exponentially" is just a figure of speech that is related to that concept. "Exponentially less" is in informal terms "A lot less"
The attack in OP is weak enough that it's not really worth responding to.
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And? Sorry, but why is stuff like this news?
And? Sorry, but why is stuff like this news?
Its worth noting that the deaf girl had DLA before she turned 16.
I think your in a state of apathy when you raise the comment "why is stuff like this news?". But ye I guess your right on this. This is nothing new but just the sad state the country is moving towards in treating disabled people real badly.
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Why should people who are not deaf be paying money to people who are deaf? I genuinely don't get it. Deaf people already get free healthcare, hearing aids, etc, and business are required to accommodate them. Why should I have to give them free money on top of that, purely because they are deaf?
Why should people who are not deaf be paying money to people who are deaf? I genuinely don't get it. Deaf people already get free healthcare, hearing aids, etc, and business are required to accommodate them. Why should I have to give them free money on top of that, purely because they are deaf?
This insurance system works like any other unemployment or disability insurance system. Just because its nationalized doesn't make it any different in principle.
Our disability welfare programs are getting as bad as the Americans where you literally have to sit before a judge and professional doctor.
Why don't we stop wasting money on outsourcing to private companies and send claimants right to a tribunal review.
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(Original post by Tiger Rag)
Because not all their aids that they need will be paid for. They may need aids just to be able to use a phone.
I'm going deaf in one ear and don't have an hearing aid. I also have other hearing problems. The only way for me to be able to use a phone was to buy a hearing aid compatiable one. (HAC) That cost me £50. You can pick up a phone for £10. They may need other communication support too.
The other alternative is to buy an aid (which I don't know much about) to enable a deaf person to use a bluetooth enabled phone. That aid costs money too.
It's not as simple as you make it out to be.
Contrary to what some people think, not all aids are provided for free on the NHS. The aids which aren't free are actually quite expensive.
Because not all their aids that they need will be paid for. They may need aids just to be able to use a phone.
I'm going deaf in one ear and don't have an hearing aid. I also have other hearing problems. The only way for me to be able to use a phone was to buy a hearing aid compatiable one. (HAC) That cost me £50. You can pick up a phone for £10. They may need other communication support too.
The other alternative is to buy an aid (which I don't know much about) to enable a deaf person to use a bluetooth enabled phone. That aid costs money too.
It's not as simple as you make it out to be.
Contrary to what some people think, not all aids are provided for free on the NHS. The aids which aren't free are actually quite expensive.
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(Original post by illegaltobepoor)
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Because in this country we have a national insurance system that protects individuals from ill-health. This extends to babies born disabled and people developing disabilities in their life times.
This insurance system works like any other unemployment or disability insurance system. Just because its nationalized doesn't make it any different in principle.
Our disability welfare programs are getting as bad as the Americans where you literally have to sit before a judge and professional doctor.
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Because in this country we have a national insurance system that protects individuals from ill-health. This extends to babies born disabled and people developing disabilities in their life times.
This insurance system works like any other unemployment or disability insurance system. Just because its nationalized doesn't make it any different in principle.
Our disability welfare programs are getting as bad as the Americans where you literally have to sit before a judge and professional doctor.
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And? Sorry, but why is stuff like this news?
And? Sorry, but why is stuff like this news?
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Thats all very sad and everything, but why should I have to give you money to pay for your hearing aid when it isn't critical?
Thats all very sad and everything, but why should I have to give you money to pay for your hearing aid when it isn't critical?
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lol, what? Being able to communicate isn't critical? Are you having a laugh? That means not being able to do basic everyday things like being to talk to people. Things that you take for granted. Heck, I can't even talk to someone on my mobile phone atm because of my hearing problems. I can't go out because of my communication difficulties, which pretty much means I'm isolated.
lol, what? Being able to communicate isn't critical? Are you having a laugh? That means not being able to do basic everyday things like being to talk to people. Things that you take for granted. Heck, I can't even talk to someone on my mobile phone atm because of my hearing problems. I can't go out because of my communication difficulties, which pretty much means I'm isolated.
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Thanks. I was actually told I should get out more which would help, apparently. I've had to leave every group I've joined because the noise is actually painful. Because I'm not actually classed as deaf, (it's to do with how my brain processes noise - I can hear what you say, I don't process it properly) there can't possibly be a problem, apparently.
Thanks. I was actually told I should get out more which would help, apparently. I've had to leave every group I've joined because the noise is actually painful. Because I'm not actually classed as deaf, (it's to do with how my brain processes noise - I can hear what you say, I don't process it properly) there can't possibly be a problem, apparently.
Who told you to get out more? That sounds like a very poorly-informed idea imo. 
I can't give much advice because obviously I don't know how you feel (in terms of what happens) but I hope that you're OK 
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(Original post by illegaltobepoor)
Its news because disabled people aren't getting the benefits they are entitled too.
Its news because disabled people aren't getting the benefits they are entitled too.
(Original post by illegaltobepoor)
she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment
she received only 2 points on her PIP assessment
(Original post by illegaltobepoor)
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
This is how the Tories help disabled people. They simply ignore them and hope they will go away.
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See, it's things like this which make me sad. You obviously wouldn't lie yet you're not given any consideration. It's so sad. I really hope that things get better for you in the long run.
Who told you to get out more? That sounds like a very poorly-informed idea imo. 
I can't give much advice because obviously I don't know how you feel (in terms of what happens) but I hope that you're OK 
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See, it's things like this which make me sad. You obviously wouldn't lie yet you're not given any consideration. It's so sad. I really hope that things get better for you in the long run.
Who told you to get out more? That sounds like a very poorly-informed idea imo. I can't give much advice because obviously I don't know how you feel (in terms of what happens) but I hope that you're OK — here for you
It was both Audiology and my GP. ENT looks in his book (that one which has a list of medication and their side effects) and realises what the problem probably is.
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In China they don't give out disability benefits yet there are exponentially less disabled people. Coincidence?
In China they don't give out disability benefits yet there are exponentially less disabled people. Coincidence?
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