incapacity ben and dla

wilf55

i am on long term rate of incapacity benefit and just been granted middle rate care and high rate mobility allowance get ctc and child benefit for 1 17 year old daughter in education

basically now i have been granted dla what does this mean i am now entitled to...

am i now getting everything i am entitled to now ??
do i need to claim for income support now for instance etc etc

Fran

The best way to find out definitely is to ring/visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau or other Welfare Benefits / Disability advisors in your area.

Ted_Hutchinson

While you are waiting for your visit to your local welfare rights provider you may find it worth trying the calculator at ENTITLEDTO as this should throw up if you are now entitled to means tested benefits to supplement your IB.

If you have a car you can get your Road Fund tax returned for all unused months once you have the certificate from the DBU. It will also allow you free parking in some places and free ferry/bridge toll if applicable in your area.
I presume you have a partner and she may be entitled to claim Carer's Allowance if you just have a daughter then she cannot claim CA while in full time education but (if you qualify for IS) you will be regarded as You can still count as living alone if you live with a person who is:
• registered blind, or
• on middle or higher DLA care component or Attendance
Allowance, or
• aged under 18, or
• a temporary resident or a landlord, tenant, lodger, joint
tenant or co-owner.

this means your chances of getting IS are much higher as your Applicable Amount includes a Severe Disability Premium of about £44.15
full list of DWP benefit rates GL23