Budget - tougher for DLA claimants

kah22

I've skimmed through the almost 400 posts over 20 pages This issue is certainly exercising many people.

OK the government is going to make every DLA person undergo a medical and many will be knocked off because it will be a money saving exercise. Remember, however, you have the right of appeal and until the appeal goes through you stay on the benefit. So appeal, appeal and appeal - in short block the system.

I also see some interest groups taking test cases through the courts and probably to the European court. If you have a particular illness or condition and are a member of a lobby group like Action Cancer then push them to take test cases.

One common mistake I've come across in this thread is that people equate not been able to work with DLA, this is not the case. DLA, as I understand it, is given to those who need help and support through the day and/or night. The mobility component is for those who are 'unable or virtually unable to work.' A millionaire, running a multi-million pound business who was in a wheel chair would be liable to claim a mobility car.

kah22

Flibertigibit wrote: »

That's why we're taking the decision to reassess everyone of working age on DLA, and ensure everyone in the future goes through a proper gateway to claim the benefit.

Silly question I know, but what is 'working age.' And are they saying that once over working age you will be left alone?

tinkerbell28

kah22 wrote: »

Silly question I know, but what is 'working age.' And are they saying that once over working age you will be left alone?

I am guessing at 16? That's when they claim as adults isn't it?

Breast_Cancer_Survivor

sh1305 wrote: »

How do they know it was actually you that wrote the letter? When I had CAB acting on my behalf, they filled in the appeal form for me.

I presume because i'd signed it although I had typed it up & printed it off my laptop as my handwriting is atrocious (I am dyspraxic & write like a primary school child still).

When I requested a statement of reasons that is the reason I was turned down. :eek:

Ironic really seeing as after i'd wrote the letter I had to get my OT to come round & post it for me as I couldn't/wouldn't leave the house.

Breast_Cancer_Survivor

peediedj wrote: »

wouldnt say its a invisible disabiity,my son,s autistic and if he kicks of during the medical,due to not having his own doctors hes seen from day 1,it certainly wont be invisible the way he,ll carry on

I probably won't kick off although I will be extremely uncomfortable/anxious but I might break down if it all gets too much for me which it most likely will.

kah22

Granted 16 is the lower working age, but what is the upper working age.

The statement by the government read:

That's why we're taking the decision to reassess everyone of working age on DLA, and ensure everyone in the future goes through a proper gateway to claim the benefit.

It's the upper age I'm asking about

Indie_Kid

I think it might be retirement age? Currently 65; but is set to go up to 66 soon I think?

Trialia

kah22 wrote: »

OK the government is going to make every DLA person undergo a medical and many will be knocked off because it will be a money saving exercise. Remember, however, you have the right of appeal and until the appeal goes through you stay on the benefit. So appeal, appeal and appeal - in short block the system.

If only I had the physical energy to cope with that.

peediedj

tinkerbell28 wrote: »

I am guessing at 16? That's when they claim as adults isn't it?

doesnt adult claims start at 18? my 13 year old son is due for re-assesment at 18 so presumed that was adult claim

Flibertigibit

Well common sense would seem to say "working age" ends at retirement age, whatever that is for each individual (as it's changing currently for women and may later for men too) but I have no idea at what age it would start - what age can people start claiming JSA? That might be an indicator.

As for test cases, well I think there might be some mileage in trying to challenge the new rules from people who have been granted an award "indefinitely", but I'm only guessing on that one.