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I hope everyone is as well as can be and that you're all looking forward to Christmas. I got the great news that I was waiting for. I am going to be getting enhanced mobility and enhanced care. I'm so glad that the waiting is over, it was an absolute nightmare. Xx

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ErosisSore

Hi Karla, oh that's great news you must be so happy after all the waiting.

All the best

Jo x

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Crusee

It's good to hear there are success stories out there amongst some of the horror stories we also hear about far too frequently.Its such a shame that not everyone can have such good news in response to their applications.

I am sure you are very relieved Karla777

.Lets hope we get more of these sort of outcomes for other applicants.

Take care.

Crusee

XX

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Amy-Grace in reply toCrusee

Yes. I was very fortunate. I had no difficulties really. Just embarrassment and anxiety!

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Janet28

Ahh well done you, I am pleased for you, what a nice xmas gift, no more stress & I hope you have a lovely Christmas.

peace, luv n light

Jan x

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rosewine

That is the most fabulous news a brilliant early Christmas present, well done, now relax. Have they said how long for?x

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bluebell99

That is lovely news and a welcome Christmas present.

Now you can relax and enjoy without that hanging over you.

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Trikki

So happy for you Karla.....you can enjoy the festivities now! x

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Bambamsnan

That's brilliant news just in time for Christmas 🎄🎅xx

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Kitten-kat23

Congratulations.

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Amy-Grace

Oh that's brill mate! It makes such a massive difference. I got it. Then of course 5 years later PIP arrived and I got it again. It's fab. Merry Christ-mass!

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mason

hi karla thats great news for you how long is it for ,

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slomotion

Thats great news - a fabulous Xmas pressy. Helen X

Rose54 profile image
Rose54

Congratulations did you know if you are on ESA you will may be entitled to disability premium but you need to apply for it

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Karla777 in reply toRose54

I am on ESA. I'm a single parent but don't know how to claim anything really xx

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Rose54 in reply toKarla777

HI

After New YEAR make appointment at CAB and ask for a benefit cheque .

They will tell you what you are entitled to and how to go about it

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hebden in reply toRose54

Hi Rose54 do you mind me asking what disability premium is? I get ESA and DLA. Joolz.x

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Rose54 in reply tohebden

Hope this helps

3. Eligibility

To qualify for a disability premium with Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), you or your partner must be under pension credit age and either registered blind or getting:

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

Working Tax Credit with a disability element

Attendance Allowance

Constant Attendance Allowance

War Pensioners Mobility Supplement

Severe Disablement Allowance

Incapacity Benefit

If you don’t qualify, you may still get the premium if you’ve been unable to work for at least a year.

Use a benefits calculator to check your eligibility.

Severe disability premium

You may get this if you get the disability premium, the higher pensioner premium or are in the support group of income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA).

There are 2 rates of severe disability premium, depending on whether your partner also qualifies.

Rate if you qualify

You’ll get this if you meet all of the following conditions:

you live alone

you get the middle or highest care component of DLA

no-one gets Carer’s Allowance for looking after you

You may also get it if you meet all these conditions:

you have a partner and no one else lives with you or your partner

Carer’s Allowance is paid for only one of you

you both get the daily living component of PIP, AFIP or Attendance Allowance or the middle or highest rates of the care component of DLA

You may still get it if you meet all of these conditions:

you have a partner who is registered blind

no one lives with you and your partner

you get the middle or highest rate of DLA care component or the daily living component of PIP or AFIP

no-one gets Carer’s Allowance for looking after you

Rate if you and your partner qualify

You get this if you have a partner, no-one gets Carer’s Allowance for looking after either of you and you both get one of the following benefits:

the daily living component of PIP

AFIP

Attendance Allowance

the middle or highest rate of the care component of DLA

Enhanced disability premium

To receive this, you must be under Pension Credit age.

You must receive the disability premium or income-related ESA, and one of the following:

the enhanced rate of the daily living component of PIP

AFIP

the highest rate of the care component of DLA

You’ll also receive this if you’re in the support group for income-related ESA.

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Karla777 in reply toRose54

Thank you so much xx

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hebden in reply toRose54

Thank you so much for the info Rose54. It must have taken ages to type this. Much appreciated. Although I get support group sea I don't think its income related. Gentle hugs Joolz.x

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Karla777

Thank you so much to you all. I feel like a big weight has been lifted, I have got it for 4 years. I don't really understand what I can claim for now that I'm no longer able to work. My 19 yeare old son cares for me and he's in college 4 days a week and also works part time so I don't know if he can get any care allowance xx

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Loraine121

Thats great to hear good news on that topic. Well done

Good luck

Loraine x

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hebden

Thats great news. Now you can enjoy christmas without this hanging over you. Hugs Joolz.x

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TheAuthor

Hi Karla777

WOW! That is absolutely wonderful news my friend, congratulations. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x :)

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Leonwp

At last! Well done Karla, that will make the dprouts go down a touch easier! Blessings

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nannat76

CONGRATULATIONS im so pleased for you so nice to hear a good news post there very scarce congrats xxxxx

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Suki2168

Hi I applied 5 weeks ago , got a letter yesterday and was tuned down really upset, going to appeal. Didn't feel the report was right.

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