Dla - april 2011 new rules

moonbeam2007

Hello Ladies / Gents

Has any one heard from the DLA as yet regarding the new rules that come into play as from April 2011 for blind and HRM?

Just wanted to know if any one had their call yet?

Indie_Kid

I have, yes.

nannytone_2

i had my call 2 days ago. learnt nothing that i didnt already know lol

moonbeam2007

nannytone wrote: »

i had my call 2 days ago. learnt nothing that i didnt already know lol

lol I think anything they were to ask has been printed. I got a form as they didn't have my number, waiting for a reply not sure how long that will take.

moonbeam2007

sh1305 wrote: »

I have, yes.

What did they ask you? for your CVI etc? oh haven't I spoke to you on another topic on here?

nannytone_2

i got a form today too.
they asked me if i wanted to apply.
i said i already knew i didnt meet the criteria. they said how do u know?
i said my consultant confirmed it.
they said how does ur consultant know the criteria?
i said. i suppose the same way that i know it.
she asked me to tell her the criteria, which i did.
she said...u dont meet the criteria lol
silly people lol

moonbeam2007

nannytone wrote: »

i got a form today too.
they asked me if i wanted to apply.
i said i already knew i didnt meet the criteria. they said how do u know?
i said my consultant confirmed it.
they said how does ur consultant know the criteria?
i said. i suppose the same way that i know it.
she asked me to tell her the criteria, which i did.
she said...u dont meet the criteria lol
silly people lol

That has just made me laugh, what does she mean how do you know, it's been written everywhere lol :rotfl:

Indie_Kid

moonbeam2007 wrote: »

What did they ask you? for your CVI etc? oh haven't I spoke to you on another topic on here?

They asked me if I had my CVI. I have it somewhere - although it's very out of date. (because I'm still registered as partially sighted, it won't get changed) I know what my vision is anyway. Unless it's changed again.

i said i already knew i didnt meet the criteria. they said how do u know?

The criteria hasn't exactly been kept a secret.

nannytone_2

she seemed to think it want common knowledge.
i had a chuckle after i put the phone down too lol

moonbeam2007

sh1305 wrote: »

They asked me if I had my CVI. I have it somewhere - although it's very out of date. (because I'm still registered as partially sighted, it won't get changed) I know what my vision is anyway. Unless it's changed again.



The criteria hasn't exactly been kept a secret.

So did you have to send in the CVI at a later date? or will they contact your specialise?

I haven't got my cvi either as it was from back in 1984 so sent them a letter from my eye surgeon instead.

nannytone_2

when they phoned they asked for me by my married name.......a name id stopped using since before i was registered blind! ( even though my DLA letters come addressed to my maiden name, which i reverted to.
she said 'your registered partially sighted. i said no im registered blind.
she said..since when?
i said since forever!!
i was already registered blind before i claimed DLA.
is it a wonder that people have no confidence in the system?