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Disability money matters
Archives for May 2009
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advice needed
Ive just applied for DLA for my son who is 13- The application was posted on Thursday and on Saturday morning I got a letter from them saying they had written to the consultant,is this unusually quick? is this good or normal? and can anyone explain to me what the rates are?? thanks
Can I claim DLA?
Can I try to claim even though I'm working? I work part-time (1/2 day a week, 5 days a week) in an office job. I have had a bad back for 25 years since I was in a road accident. As I'm getting older my back is getting worse and in the morning I struggle to get out of bed. I rarely go to the doctor anymore, only when it's…
Help with buying Mobility Scooter?
Hi guys My dad is retired and registered disabled following a stroke. As he is over 60 he gets Assistance Allowance rather than DSA, but he did qualify for a Blue Badge for whenever he travels in my car. He is wanting to get a portable mobility scooter (12mile range) which folds and goes in the car so we can go a bit…
Problem with crutches
A bit of help please. At the moment I am relying heavily on my elbow crutches to get about. This has led to pain in my hands and I want to get some sort of comfi-grip for the handles. I'm sure you can get them but I've spent ages looking online, however I have no idea what they are called and just can't find them. Do they…
DLA Renewal - How long for decision???
Hi All, Does anyone know roughly how long the decisions are taking at the moment. Most of the info I have seen ranges from three weeks to eleven weeks. Many thanks, S4R4H
reduced entry for being disabled??
hi just wondered of places that gave redueced admission prices for being disableed am on dla high rate mobility and middle care im fed up of spending most of time at home and with kids holidays and nice weather coming up and want to make use of bus pass any help grateful have applied for cea cinema pass TIA
DLA awarded - thanks!!
After trying for ages I've finally been awarded Dla, the higher rate mobility and lower rate care. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on here for their support and encouragment whilst I was applying and if it wasn't for you lot I wouldn't have appealed against the original decision. To all those who are going…
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