Dla to be replaced by pip

Doom_and_Gloom

!!!!!! wrote: »

A very telling statement.

Not 'they realise the importance of getting it accurate' but right. Why? Do they have to get it right to ensure that the claim is successful rather than get it accurate to reflect the true state of affairs where the claim may be questionable.

Unfortunatly the forms don't quite work that way, if they did it would be great. My ma helped me with my form and we honestly wrote what was wrong, how it effected me, what aids I needed etc and got back a letter saying I wasn't entitled to anything what so ever. My physiotherapist wrote a letter to send them (he insisted as he couldn't believe I got turned down!) and we also wrote a statement saying why we disagreed with them. They did a 180 and suddenly said I was entitled to HRM and MRC and what was even more amazing was they said indefinitely aswell after that out right no. Took over 6 months from sending the DLA form to them to them saying yes!

By the way has anyone realised that they wan't to change it to you having the disability for 6 months to qualify instead of the required 3 months? That in itself is a worry as that's half a year you have to suffer first without any help. If it then takes 3+ (more like 6+) months before getting an award that can be very damaging for the disabled person.

Indie_Kid

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

But the GP and the Consultant are not paying your Benefits. Do you really think that receiving DLA should just be a matter of you saying, 'I'm disabled, her's a Dr's note'? Also some disabilities (my son's girlfriend springs to mind) don't require seeing a Dr regularly.

Of course the DWP have to check.

I didn't say that. My GP can confirm that I do have a long term and substantial disability which affects my ability to function. My disabilities don't require seeing a doctor regularly either. I've only had to go to see them quite a bit this year, as I've needed medication and because I've been in so much pain.

I already get pulled around enough each year by my consultants - I don't want to get pulled around any more by others. It hurts a lot and takes ages to recover from.

By the way has anyone realised that they wan't to change it to you having the disability for 6 months to qualify instead of the required 3 months? That in itself is a worry as that's half a year you have to suffer first without any help. If it then takes 3+ (more like 6+) months before getting an award that can be very damaging for the disabled person.

The criteria for AA is 6 months too. It makes no sense for people such as myself, who have incurable disabilities that they're always going to have.

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Thank you, PWALES. I'll look out for more information. It can be so hard to wade through lots of "paper" information. Your reply is appreciated.

hrafndot

This is an advice board, not a judgement board.

The quality and veracity of the forms submitted will be judged by a Decision Maker or afterwards by an Appeal Judge.

Whilst they are still available, I would advise applicants to be guided by Advice workers on their claim. They seem to be specific about how these forms should be filled in, a skill I do not have.

Anxiety will be created for a mother who doesn't want to fail her child by making a mistake of any kind while completing the form.

Brassedoff

hrafndot wrote: »

This is an advice board, not a judgment board.

Is it? I thought it was a forum? Now my education my differ from yours, but the word in my English language class and knowledge means to discuss or a place for exchange of views?

As for !!!!!!'s "opinion", I have the same view. There is a whole industry spawned from this and other types of claims. Same as there are some parents who look for reasons or excuses for their kids behaviour and/or contrive illnesses for monetary gain, especially if there is a car that is gratis, but there again there are adults who do the same! At the same time their actions reflect on everyone who is genuine, hence the spotlight currently on DLA recipients due to the action of others!

A compassionate society is one that can only give so much before the well is dry and a well drunk from By those not entitled dry's quicker

Hard hat on now ready for the abuse!

lyniced

I think its a bit early to start worrying....a lot can happen between now and 2013/14!

sad_dog_lady

well my sons both have autism, one is 20 and has been awarded dla for life.... what on earth will change with autism?
the other has been awarded it since he was seven, now with 4 months left he is nearly 14, alot has improved but also its more difficult too as a seven yr old u can get away with incontinence with those great pad pants, but at 14.... agony even though he is at a private special school, he can get soo anxious about this, but im not sure how to explain his anxiety and fears through the dla forms, i rarely see dr's or health profesionals as he is well, he hasnt seen a consultant in 3 years and then it was private due to the waiting list. it will be a shame if he doesnt get it as he will not get to do the horse riding or his other clubs. since its ending in april should the forms arrive soon? and would the consultants report of 3 yrs ago be ok, or will i have to pay out another 400.00

Indie_Kid

sad_dog_lady wrote: »

well my sons both have autism, one is 20 and has been awarded dla for life.... what on earth will change with autism?

It's the same with many conditions. Mine are all life-long. I will either stay the same or just get worse.

WhiteHorse

mandyboops1973 wrote: »

Im very greatfull for the benifits i recivce i mean they governemt dosent have to give us anything at all ...

They work for us, actually.

They like to sell the idea that benefits are some sort of charity, for which we, the peasantry, should be grateful. In reality, we pay taxes and National Insurance for these things.

Oh, and die in their wars to secure them.

hrafndot

Well said Whitehorse, charity model is coming on strong at the moment. Charities are being singularly ineffective in challenging the WCA process.

Last two women panelists on the BBC I heard were strongly championing the role of charities and endowments. I think this will be the road we are herded down unless convincing arguments can be employed.