Dla?

louisemarie1760

Hi everyone

I'm looking for a bit of advice if anyone can help.

I suffer from depression and have done for about 5 years now. I'm on anti-depressants and regularly see my doctor for updates on my condition and my excessive tiredness.

I moved hom a few years ago and now live with my mum and step-dad. This takes a lot of pressure from me, as on the days I am literally too tired or too low to do anything, they cook for me and do the things I can't do but need to.

I'm just wondering if I would be applicable to apply for DLA?

Any advice would be great!

Thanks,

Louise

MrsManda

You may be able to get the care component. If you go to direct.gov HERE there's a checklist to see if you may be eligible plus information about how to apply.

mia01

Heya, I would make an application as soon as you can as if you are entitled to anything then it is awarded from when the letter is sent out to you. When you receive the form be as honest as you can, I think that the CAB can help you with the form if you need help, or maybe you have a mental health support worker who may be able to help?

Having depression does not entitle you to receive DLA automatically, you have to show that there is a care/moibilty need related to your condition and they will most likely want reports from your GP and/or Consultant.

My husband has recently been awarded DLA for Depression and we found the process quite straight forward. We answered the forms fully and the decision makers had reports from his healthcare workers.

Hope this helps

andyandflo

mia01 wrote: »

Heya, I would make an application as soon as you can as if you are entitled to anything then it is awarded from when the letter is sent out to you. When you receive the form be as honest as you can, I think that the CAB can help you with the form if you need help, or maybe you have a mental health support worker who may be able to help?

Having depression does not entitle you to receive DLA automatically, you have to show that there is a care/moibilty need related to your condition and they will most likely want reports from your GP and/or Consultant.

My husband has recently been awarded DLA for Depression and we found the process quite straight forward. We answered the forms fully and the decision makers had reports from his healthcare workers.

Hope this helps

Hi,

I failed to get an increase in my DLA because I refuse to see my GP! Is that fair?

Indie_Kid

mia01 wrote: »

When you receive the form be as honest as you can

And don't assume that the decision maker (DM) understands your condition and the care or mobility needs arising from it.

dmg24

andyandflo wrote: »

Hi,

I failed to get an increase in my DLA because I refuse to see my GP! Is that fair?

How are they supposed to assess you if they do not have medical evidence?

TOBRUK

andyandflo wrote: »

Hi,

I failed to get an increase in my DLA because I refuse to see my GP! Is that fair?

Reading some of your posts andyandflo, at one time you were receiving high rate of one of the components (can't remember which) of DLA and you asked them to reduce it.

If you have since asked for an increase in your DLA surely you have to see your GP and keep him/her informed of your condition. If you refuse to see your GP then yes it is fair that they don't increase your DLA, as you have to show that you have care or mobility needs - if you don't allow them to give a medical or review your condition then you aren't helping your own case.

On another thread today you say that DLA is a "blockage"! You feel that someone telling you that you are ill and having benefit stops you having something to aim for.

SuziQ

andyandflo's posting history is very contradictory.

seven-day-weekend

andyandflo wrote: »

Hi,

I failed to get an increase in my DLA because I refuse to see my GP! Is that fair?

IMHO, yes, unless you have been regularly seeing another medical professional.

andyandflo

TOBRUK wrote: »

Reading some of your posts andyandflo, at one time you were receiving high rate of one of the components (can't remember which) of DLA and you asked them to reduce it.

If you have since asked for an increase in your DLA surely you have to see your GP and keep him/her informed of your condition. If you refuse to see your GP then yes it is fair that they don't increase your DLA, as you have to show that you have care or mobility needs - if you don't allow them to give a medical or review your condition then you aren't helping your own case.

On another thread today you say that DLA is a "blockage"! You feel that someone telling you that you are ill and having benefit stops you having something to aim for.

1. Yes, was given HRC/HRM in 1995 for life - (Mental Illness).

2. Yes, between 1998 and 2004 I asked for many reviews resulting in 2004 on LRM only - (Mental Illness).

3. By going to the GP/Mental Health Unit again, I will be put back on the medication that I hate, have to put up with endless 'talks' with the Psychiatrist and the rest of the crew and probably end up back in the secure unit in hospital. I have learned up to now, to cope by being reclusive and withdrawn. Things are worse now, but, but nothing will get me anywhere near those people again!

4. I have explained what I mean by blockage on another thread. If you think that being told that you are ill then you end up believing you are ill. With my previous claim I felt it was holding me back. I believed that as long as I was in control I would get better. Being on DLA made me feel that I was 'written off'. Ask any seriously ill mental health patient how he or she feels, you will probably get the same answer!

So what you are saying is that the way to be successful in a DLA claim or even an ESA claim is to build up a medical history. If that is the case many people with less severe cases will get the benefit over those others just because they know how to play the system.

Why am I now claiming DLA? Because I can't cope financially anymore as I can't work due to the illnesses. Before, money never came into it - I was earning in excess of £100,000pa - now on means tested benefits.

jonnypb

louisemarie1760 wrote: »

on the days I am literally too tired or too low to do anything, they cook for me and do the things I can't do but need to.

I'd be suprised if you could claim dla for this from what I've heard from other people. You can but try.

andyandflo wrote: »

Hi,

I failed to get an increase in my DLA because I refuse to see my GP! Is that fair?

Yes. Why would you refuse to see your doctor :question::question: Peoples circumstances change overtime so a reassement will be needed. I know a couple of people who claim dla and were entitled to it years ago but not now, they're still claiming it :mad: