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DLA is it worth me applying?

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Hi asandwhen,

    I think you may be a little confused as to the purpose of DLA. SuziQ's earlier post gives the key points - it is for care and mobility needs. The information that you send them is assessed specifically on these criteria, and not on your condition itself.

    CAB will be able to help you with the relevant terminology, but before you go it would be worthwhile thinking about what care and mobility needs that you have.
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  • asandwhen
    asandwhen Posts: 1,407 Forumite
    Thanks dmg24 - On one of the letters it does state that I have significant "localisation" meaning unable to tell which direction sound is coming from. I do have problems crossing roads ect which I shall put on the forms - also unable to hear telephone, doorbells, baby monitors, alarm clocks and smoke alarms - I was also thinking of putting something having trouble hearing conversations in noisy environments. what do you think?
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Yep, that is the kind of thing that you need to put down. You need to be as specific as possible, so say what you cannot do and how it affects your daily life.

    As an alternative to CAB, I would perhaps seek help from the RNID, or one of the other charities that assist those with hearing difficulties. CAB are very good to a point, but if there is help available specific to your condition, I would take advantage of it.
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  • Thanatos
    Thanatos Posts: 882 Forumite
    asandwhen wrote: »
    I have been told I may be entitled to DLA as I am deaf (in 1 ear) I have been deaf for over 25yrs since I was a young child (Had mumps which caused irreversable nerve end damage).

    I work full time and am married with a child. I do have some problems with everyday things but I try not to dwell on them and try to find ways to deal with them. I have a special door bell and telephone and have a cross hearing aid (I dont like using it as it has terrible feedback). I have recently been seeing a consutant ear, nose and throat specialist to try and get a bone anchored hearing aid which is supposed to be much better for single sided deafness but have recently been told that my NHS trust wont fund it.

    I am wondering if anyone thinks that I might be entitled to DLA as this may help me fund the BAHA (bone anchred hearing aid) myself.


    Hi, Sorry to say, but based on what you have explained it is unlikely that you will be entitlled. If hearing loss in one ear is the only disability you have, I can not see how it would require help with a main meal, help for a significant portion of the day, or require supervision when outdoors. These are the minimum requirements for any level of DLA.

    Obviously I am assuming a hell of a lot here, and if I am wrong, apologies!

    And the one thing I always say is try claim anyway, as the advise I can give here is very much limited as there is so little information available to me.

    Good luck!
  • suelees1
    suelees1 Posts: 1,617 Forumite
    asandwhen wrote: »
    Thanks dmg24 - On one of the letters it does state that I have significant "localisation" meaning unable to tell which direction sound is coming from. I do have problems crossing roads ect which I shall put on the forms - also unable to hear telephone, doorbells, baby monitors, alarm clocks and smoke alarms - I was also thinking of putting something having trouble hearing conversations in noisy environments. what do you think?

    These comments are exactly those you need to put on the form with as many other relevant ones as you can. Also look at DMG24's recent post (immediately after yours). Organizations such as RNID often have fact sheets which will help - do a search or give them a ring.

    Send in the assessment sheet/care plan from Social Services. Although more up to date info is usually required at least this will confirm how much you rely on these aids. Remember you don't have these sort of aids outside the house so explain what it's like for you then.

    Hamstercheeks has suggested benefitsandwork website. You have to pay a relatively small annual fee to use the guides but I think they are well worth it.
    I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!
  • I was going to start a new topic, but i don't see much point. I'll just ask in here :)

    I've suffered from depression for about 7 years now. I've been in and out of hospital due to overdoses. And i don't feel my illness is getting any better, if anything, it's getting worse.

    I was wondering, if i claimed for DLA, would it be possiible for my Joint Tenant (also a very good friend) to have the money to care for me?

    I need care mainly during the night, as i've found myself becoming more insane at that time!

    I don't think i'd be able to cope with a stranger in the house caring for me, if anything, it'd make me EVEN worse.

    Thank you for your help.
  • LizzieS_2
    LizzieS_2 Posts: 2,948 Forumite
    Not quite sure how you find yourself becoming more insane during the night - depressed people tend not to remember that much detail!

    As you are on JSA, any income you receive from DLA may result in a reduction to JSA. May be worth checking before struggling with the DLA forms (they are long and detailed).
  • LizzieS wrote: »
    Not quite sure how you find yourself becoming more insane during the night - depressed people tend not to remember that much detail!

    As you are on JSA, any income you receive from DLA may result in a reduction to JSA. May be worth checking before struggling with the DLA forms (they are long and detailed).

    didn't say i remembered anything, did i ;) But when you find yourself asleep under a car at 6am the next morning, you know you're not completely sane.

    I'm not on JSA, i'm on Incapacity benefit.

    Thanx again x
  • healy
    healy Posts: 5,292 Forumite
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    LizzieS wrote: »
    Not quite sure how you find yourself becoming more insane during the night - depressed people tend not to remember that much detail!

    As you are on JSA, any income you receive from DLA may result in a reduction to JSA. May be worth checking before struggling with the DLA forms (they are long and detailed).

    DLA does NOT reduce JSA at all.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    didn't say i remembered anything, did i ;) But when you find yourself asleep under a car at 6am the next morning, you know you're not completely sane.

    I'm not on JSA, i'm on Incapacity benefit.

    Thanx again x

    sorry but that doesnt mean your not completely sane, it means you've been sleepwalking.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
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