DLA renewal forms ..first time to do ..help

black_paw

Hi ,
i have just got new forms in the post for DLA renewal as it runs out in March 11...which is fine ,
this is my first renewal ..

.i was thinking they would be like straight forward renewal type..but they seem to be the same as making a first claim... requiring all that tons of info/appointment times ect and lots photo copys ect.will be needed again..is this right ?.
.im sure i read some where, some one said just small form to do ??
do they check against old form , as i have been written off from the hospital 2years ago,as they can no longer do any thing, exhausted there means, I feel it looks like im not ill . while if they read the DLA one before, there is tons of stuff .. specialist, consultant surgeons ,pain clinic, Harley street doc's ect....panic coming on ! i did get expert help filing in the last one and looks like i will be needing help again

kingfisherblue

I believe that short forms are being trialled in some areas, but most people still have to fill out the full form. I have always had to complete the entire form for my son. Still include as much detail as you can, as I think the decision makers will look at your current claim - after all, you may have improved or worsened since you last filled in a form, so one from two or three years ago may not be accurate.

dave030445

black_paw wrote: »

Hi ,
i have just got new forms in the post for DLA renewal as it runs out in March 11...which is fine ,
this is my first renewal ..

.i was thinking they would be like straight forward renewal type..but they seem to be the same as making a first claim... requiring all that tons of info/appointment times ect and lots photo copys ect.will be needed again..is this right ?.
.im sure i read some where, some one said just small form to do ??
do they check against old form , as i have been written off from the hospital 2years ago,as they can no longer do any thing, exhausted there means, I feel it looks like im not ill . while if they read the DLA one before, there is tons of stuff .. specialist, consultant surgeons ,pain clinic, Harley street doc's ect....panic coming on ! i did get expert help filing in the last one and looks like i will be needing help again

Has your condition changed since you last filled out the form.

kazzah60

It is VERY important that you treat this form as you did your first one - the Decision maker may not necessarily have access to your previous claim form - so simply writing " no change" or " see previous claim pack" is most likley to result in your renewal being turned down or reduced.

I know it is frustrating to ahve to start all over again - but it is vital that you give the DWP FULL and COMPREHENSIVE information regarding your care needs - remember the more fully you answer the questions the easier it is for the decision maker to make an award for you.
good Luck