DLA Tribunal can my wife talk for me, or not?

luminated

I have decided not to try and get anyone to represent me but my wife will be there to support me. Can she answer any questions as I get very forgetful, scared of getting confused and missing any of the important points.

lilac_lady

Hopefully you can reply and she will be allowed to fill in the bits that you've forgotton to tell them.

[Deleted User]

have you approached any other body to represent you CAB or welfare rights?

Wolfsbayne

When I attended with my mum, the lawyer told me off for adding bits to her answers. I was only allowed to say something right at the end. The welfare rights advisor wasn't allowed to say anything until the end either.

I dont think that has changed.

Brassedoff

luminated wrote: »

I have decided not to try and get anyone to represent me but my wife will be there to support me. Can she answer any questions as I get very forgetful, scared of getting confused and missing any of the important points.

Same principle as the courts. Take a big note pad and couple of pens. Get your wife to write down what is being asked, then ask for a short chance to frame your answer and reply. That way you will be able to answer as you intend rather than off the cuff.