dla

[ords]

i am getting myself so stressed because i have had to claim for dla again and its crap why should i have to claim again when i did not ask for this bloody illness its not fair at all its just the waiting game and i am so stressed out atm let you no if i have been awardared it sorry guys but i am fed up xxxx

[Beth58]

Hi Ords, first thing don't worry they'll be assessing everyone over the next couple of years and even people who have lifetime awards will be assessed too. I've had mine assessed twice in the last few year (at my request and it's been increased) so don't assume you'll lose it.

Get yourself to a welfare advice centre such as CAB for help filling in the forms, also, speak to your doctor/OT/Consultant and enlist their support. Gather any evidence you have such as copies of letters sent to your GP (speak to the consultants secretary and ask her for a copy of these), send copies in with the application form (keep original letters) and give as many examples as possible as to how the condition affects your daily life.

Good luck, I'll keep an eye out for your updates.

Beth x

[nurumassage]

I'd wouldn't say anything until you need to, unless your given a medical questionnaire then you must be honest.

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I sympathise with your irritation over filling out DLA forms. These questions have to be answered in a certain way. Citizens advice are usually ok at this I believe. The worst scenario must be stated on the forms even if some days you ar feeling better. Your consultant will back you up or maybe your GP.

Best of Luck.

Jezza

[ords]

thanks for all you answers my sister is filling in the forms for me but she says she wants to take her time but i am worried how long she is gonna take this is wot is stressing me out and waiting for a answer i have told her the forms need to b back asap but how long does this mean

[Beth58 in reply to ords]

Ords, they usually send the reclaim forms out about 6mth before a claim is due to end. If you still have the original award letter it should say on there when it was awarded from and to.

Sadly these forms are hard work and taking your time is always advised. I filled my sisters in for her and it took 4 evenings (I worked FT then) and lots of tears but it was worth it when she got an indefinite award. xx

[Philip]

This link to benefits and work is a brilliant site to get upto date info, worth the money to join it too.

Take care and do stop stressing dear lol.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/

Philip

[ords]

thanks a lot for all your answers they mean a lot i will keep u all posted thanks again xxxxxxx

[ords]

well i have sent me form of today all i can do now is wait wish me luck guys xxxxxxxxxx