Can I get d.l.a for c.o.p.d partially sighted and lung cancer

[agnesmck3757]

Other health problems

[Toci]

Disability Living Allowance is not paid for any particular ailment that I know of. Its payment depends on the effects of the ailment on the person, so will vary according to circumstances.

[scrobbitty]

As Toci says it will depend on your ability to cope with day to day living rather than just the condition itself. The BLF Helpline can help you more information 03000 030 555 - Monday to Friday.

[agnesmck3757 in reply to scrobbitty]

Thank you very much at the moment Im bed bound waiting to be operated in next 2weekstumor pressing on airways pulmonary vascular

[scrobbitty in reply to agnesmck3757]

That sounds as though you are having a right rotten time of it - have you got either family members or a very close friend who could help you sort out the DLA side for you? Best of luck and warm wishes xx

[agnesmck3757 in reply to scrobbitty]

No one at the moment but thanks anyway scrobbity and thanksfor your wishes x

[cofdrop-UK]

Sorry you have so much to deal with agnes. As well as BLF you could contact Welfare Rights if your council has one. They will come out to see you and advise you if they think you will be entitled and will help with any forms.

Good luck

Love cx

[agnesmck3757 in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Oh thank youcx I will make enquiries

[phillips1 in reply to agnesmck3757]

Cofdrop is right Agnes. Welfare rights came out to my house and filled in all the forms with me. You could also try CAB or Age UK. I don't know whether those last two come out to your home though. Good luck with your claim.

Bobby xx

[Nik37]

There a place called maggie centre and it help with any aspects of benefits where cancer is invalid I've used them there brilliant see if u have one in your area they also do home visits

[agnesmck3757]

Thanks Bobby andNIK 37 Ill will try council first so tied trying to breathe normal get very tired and havent the energy to fill in forms myself an old friend had same problem she has passed away now was awarded D.L.A The week she died thanks for all your andwers xx

[CornishBrian]

As far as I can remember, DLA is generally given to anyone suffering or having treatment for cancer. This may have changed with the new regulations but needs checking on.

[agnesmck3757 in reply to CornishBrian]

I have read bits of the form in fact it says in 1st part I can apply under special rules as long as Im not going to live more than 6 months still shocked but thank you cornishbrian xx

[CornishBrian]

If you have a specialist cancer carer such as Mc Millans, they will know all the ins and outs.

[billyp]

cant get DLA now unless you have already put in for it ?

You will have to put in for PIP personal indpendance payment

wish takes over fron DLA

hope this helps

Bill

[agnesmck3757 in reply to billyp]

Im already on lower rate for my sight both mob and careand Ive been alot wose since I was awaarded it in 2007 Im ill at the moment with the tumor pressing on my airways and c.o.p.d just feel like well I wish god would hurry up and finish me off stupid I know so low this evening soorry didnt mean to rant no one to talk to x

[billyp]

Hope your feeling more happy today

same still applies you will be assessed on the new criteria on PIP

if you go for the higher rate

watch out its made to save money

not help disabled

only my thinking there

good luck bill