Do I apply for DLA

[Nala231]

Hi as I've only been diagnosed a few weeks ago I'm not sure what I would be entitled too does anyone have any advice please would be appreciated xx

[hamble99b]

Hi Nala welcome!

DLA is now PIP

hopefully more of this friendly group will be on to answer you tomorrow, just wanted to say hello

regards,

sandra.

[TheAuthor]

Hi Nala2312

I sincerely hope that you are feeling as well as you possibly can be today? You can apply for PIP whenever you like. I have pasted a link below to the Gov.uk website for the 'how to claim' section.

gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim

If you have any problems with filling in the forms, you could either ask on here, or try your local CAB or disability direct, as these forms are quite lengthy.

Good luck with this if you decide to go for it now.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[TheAuthor]

Me again, just thought of the FibroAction benefit page as well, so have pasted you a link.

fibroaction.org/Pages/Benef...

Take care

Ken x

[Nala231]

Thank you both will get the forms and see how I get on xx

[Hidden in reply to Nala231]

Hello Nala I would advise that you get help to fill them in. the CAB are v good hugs Sue

[Maggiet]

I replied for DLA, as it was then, just over a year ago and it was refused outright. I appealed, had a visit from an independent doctor and am now awaiting a tribunal date. I applied for high level mobility and low level care but it is50/50 that I will get either. I can only walk a few yards due to extreme pain caused by small fibre neuropathy and fibromyalgia. I used CAB in Scotland to assist me and after encountering an adviser who was useless and rude I now have a fantastic advocate from CAB who is helping me all the way. Good luck with everything, it certainly isn't easy. xx

[Nala231]

Thank you all for the advice will let you know how I get on xx

[Offcut]

Go to gov.uk/benefits-adviser it will tell you what you could be entitled to.

[Nala231]

Thank you and good luck xx

[mazzer2]

Not trying to be negative i applied last June was refused in Jan..asked for reconsideration and just got confused by all the info from advisors not really sure they kne what they were doing..so wrote a letter as suggested by another advisor...will keep you informed..wishing you good luck and very best wishes

[Nala231]

Thank you xx

[Nala231]

Thank you and good luck xx

[Jeff1958]

Yes just got a letter telling me about PIP , that even if we are on DLA for life , its no guarantee we will be on this , isn't it disgusting , cowards go for the weakest , because they know they can win without much of a fight .

[mub40]

Hi

D.L.A is now P.I.P (personal independence payment).Good luck with your claim