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Asked to fill in forms 1yr before award finishes

wazza
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Sister has received DLA renewal forms. The covering letter says they want to make sure she is getting the right amount. Her current award is due for renewal middle of next year. Is this the new practice? I assumed the renewal pack goes out few months before expiry date
Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
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  • Horseunderwater
    Horseunderwater Posts: 3,406 Forumite
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    Well it will give both of you the time to fully consider her current needs and gather up any medical back up. So take your time, read up on the current DLA descriptors listed for 2012 as there have I think been some updates, so worth checking. And see if she may need more care/help etc.
  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Firstly - make very sure it's for next year, not this year!
    Perhaps a phonecall too to check the date.
    Unless her condition has worsened - there is little reason to send in these forms promptly - as this risks her award ending early, and you having to appeal.

    Spending the time preparing evidence - perhaps even keeping the GP up to speed on her condition with a few visits, and researching the criteria are all a good idea.

    Diaries, ...
    Closer to the time, it's a good idea to find out what the actual delay in decisionmaking is, and then submit the appeal a month earlier at least, to avoid a gap.

    If she has a motability car, or can't live without the DLA for a short period - maybe even two months earlier.
  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    - did the postcode on the form show as a Blackpool postcode?
    - are the forms to be returned to 'Green Command' ?
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • wazza
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    Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »
    - did the postcode on the form show as a Blackpool postcode?
    - are the forms to be returned to 'Green Command' ?

    She has filled out the forms and sent them back already. Will ask her is she still has the cover letter.
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    OkDoKe Wazza
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • [Deleted User]
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    Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »
    - did the postcode on the form show as a Blackpool postcode?
    - are the forms to be returned to 'Green Command' ?

    Richie what the bleep is "green command"?thats a new one on me
  • wazza
    wazza Posts: 2,595 Forumite
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    Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »
    - did the postcode on the form show as a Blackpool postcode?
    - are the forms to be returned to 'Green Command' ?

    FY2 0YE

    No mention of green command on covering letter
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • [Deleted User]
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    Mortgage-free Glee!
    fy2 is blackpool
  • LimeLight
    LimeLight Posts: 8,038 Forumite
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    I had the same letter which caused a great amount of worry.
    I got the c.a.b to help me fill it out, they wrote to my doc to confirm I was still disabled ans got a letter back saying I was ok until the original date in 2013.
    just passing through.... Nothing to see....
  • HB58
    HB58 Posts: 1,787 Forumite
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    I wonder if this was a review under the 'Right Payment' scheme?
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