Dla Queries 28 November 2008 at 4:41PM in Disability money matters 35 replies 5K views

zzzLazyDaisy

Thanatos has done a fantastic job of providing information and reassurance for people claiming DLA. Unfortunately, owing to personal commitments, he isn't able to answer any more questions for the time being.

However, I have noticed that people are still posting their queries.

I am NOT a DLA Adviser, but I do have a lot of experience with DLA claims, both for myself and with helping other people to claim. I am sure there must be other people on this board with similar experience.

So I wondered, since there is so obviously a need, if people post their DLA questions here, perhaps those of us with experience of DLA could do what we can to help. This would keep all DLA queries together and 'hold the fort'.

What do you think?

Horace

Sounds like a good idea to me Daisy - well done Thanatos for getting the ball rolling.

shirlthegirlx

I think thats a brilliant idea daisy, altho u prob get inudated now lol.
Every genuine one of us that applies for DLA needs all the help we can get, there are so many people out there that have abused the system, and that makes it harder for us to get a claim accepted.
Hope u have plenty of time and patience for us all lol

Shirley xx

Rebel

Great idea and if there are any questions I can answer I will happilly do so.

Long term recipient of DLA not a professional in any way.

purplecatlover

very good idea. is it possible to get this thread stickied and thanatos thread unstickied (until he comes back, if he comes back).

patsy13

dear daisy

can you help me my elderly mum has just been awarded attendance allowance someone told me i could claim carers allowance for looking after her the problem is will this interfer with her pension, poll tax rebate or housing benefit because that will scare her so hopefully you can help me

thanks
patsy[

nanokitten

Patsy, I have replied to your question on the carers £60 thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1313905&page=2

zzzLazyDaisy

Hello Patsy, the information that Nanokitten gave you on the Carers £60 thread can also be found here

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/MoneyMatters/DG_10012529

pamaris

Hello, I didn't see this thread, but I posted a new topic asking for advice: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1333147

Please, any help is welcome.

Thanks.

[Deleted User]

I think it should be pointed out that there is also a benefits forum on MSE where queeries about ALL benefits including DLA can be posted

jetcat

Hi all

i am about to start the long process of completing the dla application form for my daughter. SHe has been previously diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder, and at the moment, school are about to make a referral to CAMHS re possible Aspergers.

To help with this, i am thinking of joining the benefits and work website - has anyone any experience of this, as it costs £20 to join, and i dont want to waste money when it is really tight at the moment.

From looking at the criteria which has been previously posted, i think she may qualify for low care/ low mobility, but not really sure on how to word it properly. As i have my own health issues, going to the CAB is really difficult, so i am going to try and fill it in the best i can - but then if i need to go to appeal, to get more help then. Probably seems a daft way of doing it, but i need to get the ball rolling!!

Does anyone know of any other (pref free) sites which may be able to help me decribe her needs - particularly her problems with communication and concentration - ie processing skills.