Awarded DLA - What else can I Claim Now?
limpy-jim
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I have just been awarded the Lower Rate Care Allowance for myself for DLA. I am never been in the benefits system before so am confused at what else I will be entitled to claim now. I have 2 school age children so receive the minimum amount of CTC.
ANy help would be much appreciated.
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ANy help would be much appreciated.
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MFW start figures - August 2010 - 65,303 O/P Aug 280 Sept 499 Oct 499 Nov 499 Dec 499 Jan 6205 Feb 444 March 444 April 444 May444 June444 July444
Now July 2011 - 51,586 - reduced by 13717
Finish Date was April 2029 :eek::eek: before MFW Now January 2025 ( saved £9867 in interest already!!) :T Total Overpayments to date £11145
Now July 2011 - 51,586 - reduced by 13717
Finish Date was April 2029 :eek::eek: before MFW Now January 2025 ( saved £9867 in interest already!!) :T Total Overpayments to date £11145
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Are you claiming Income Support? If so, you are now eligible for the disability premium which is backdated to the award of DLA. It may also increase your award of HB. You should contact Tax Credits as well as there has been a change in your income.0
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Think you might be able to claim the warm front grant. Have added a link.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Bfsl1/BenefitsAndFinancialSupport/DG_10018661
Hope this helps.
EmilyxWhen life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile0 -
i am in same position as limpy jim, although i have been claiming for around a year, i am going to watch this one with interest.
thanks
heatherPiggy Points (started 27/04/07) 2115
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Thank you for all your prompt replies. I work 18 hours per week and own my own home. ( well the bank does at least!!!!) I would not qualify for Income Support as hubby earns too. Phoned the Tax credits today though and that will double which is great.MFW start figures - August 2010 - 65,303 O/P Aug 280 Sept 499 Oct 499 Nov 499 Dec 499 Jan 6205 Feb 444 March 444 April 444 May444 June444 July444
Now July 2011 - 51,586 - reduced by 13717
Finish Date was April 2029 :eek::eek: before MFW Now January 2025 ( saved £9867 in interest already!!) :T Total Overpayments to date £111450 -
Hmm interesting, I will have to look into that one. Not sure where you live and how fit and active you are, but I went swimming yesterdays as it is one of the few activities I can still manage. I have rheumatoid arthritis.
Doncaster Council offer a leisure card to DLA, income support, wtc, JSA etc , which offers them half price swimming, gym etc. So it may be worth looking at.
HeatherPiggy Points (started 27/04/07) 2115
Quidco (started 27/04/07) £17.82
Comping Challenge £0/£180
May Grocery Challenge £108.76/£2200 -
Have you checked https://www.entitledto.co.uk website? Do remember that DLA is NOT means tested. Also CAB will help advise you if you are unable to work.Today, my BEST is good enough.0
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This gives advice on what an award of DLA may also entitle you to:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/DG_10011731
LinYou can tell a lot about a woman by her hands..........for instance, if they are placed around your throat, she's probably slightly upset.0
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