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
Hi Karla, oh that's great news you must be so happy after all the waiting.
All the best
Jo x
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
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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
That is the most fabulous news a brilliant early Christmas present, well done, now relax. Have they said how long for?x
That is lovely news and a welcome Christmas present.
Now you can relax and enjoy without that hanging over you.
So happy for you Karla.....you can enjoy the festivities now! x
That's brilliant news just in time for Christmas 🎄🎅xx
Congratulations.
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!
hi karla thats great news for you how long is it for ,
Thats great news - a fabulous Xmas pressy. Helen X
Congratulations did you know if you are on ESA you will may be entitled to disability premium but you need to apply for it
I am on ESA. I'm a single parent but don't know how to claim anything really xx
Hi Rose54 do you mind me asking what disability premium is? I get ESA and DLA. Joolz.x
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.
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
Thats great news. Now you can enjoy christmas without this hanging over you. Hugs Joolz.x
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 
At last! Well done Karla, that will make the dprouts go down a touch easier! Blessings
CONGRATULATIONS im so pleased for you so nice to hear a good news post there very scarce congrats xxxxx
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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