Another DLA question; special rules.

*Robin*

Never having claimed anything before, DH is now very ill, as yet undiagnosed properly but the GP has given him a DS1500 form and told us to apply for DLA under the special rules.

Having read a bit here after trying to plough through the DLA form, I'm worried that we actually have very little information from the hospital to send in with this form (what we have seen but not got copies of are notes sent to our GP, which just say "tests inconclusive, refer on to.. rheumatology / oncology / haematology / ENT / oncology"). Meanwhile the GP, district nurses, Macmillan nurses, OT dept, Tissue Viability dept, and Hospice at Home are all involved - but again we have very little paperwork.

The GP told me to spend half an hour filling in the form and send it in without hospital letters, etc - just include the DS1500.

Is he right? Or are they likely to refuse the claim because not enough background information has been provided?

Would rather get this right first time than waste energy and precious time on having to appeal [We are aware of the reason a form DS1500 is issued].

Thanks for any advice from those with knowledge in this area.

kurgon

Hi - your GP just needs to provide a 1500 report. This does not need to be lengthy but just salient. There is no great emphasis on proving need in this case.
All the best.

GlasweJen

The DS1500 form is your evidence. It passports onto high rate care on the grounds that the claimants life is severely limited.

In terms of the DLA form the bit you need to concentrate on most is mobility as the DS1500 doesn't cover mobility.

Just fill in the form and send it off, the DS1500 gets you jumped to the front of the queue for processing too, mine was back within a week.

*Robin*

Thank you Kurgon and GlasweJen - that is just what I need to hear!

GlasweJen wrote: »

In terms of the DLA form the bit you need to concentrate on most is mobility as the DS1500 doesn't cover mobility.

Yes, there are pages and pages about walking ability, going outside etc - on my rough draught I have just answered them all with:
"Cannot walk - question inapplicable."

- Will that do?

mynameistallulah

*Robin* wrote: »

Thank you Kurgon and GlasweJen - that is just what I need to hear!



Yes, there are pages and pages about walking ability, going outside etc - on my rough draught I have just answered them all with:
"Cannot walk - question inapplicable."

- Will that do?

You need to explain why he cannot walk, what happens if he tries etc. It may well be self evident, but you do need to give the information.

You should be aware that if he is not able to leave the house at all he will not be eligible for the Mobility element.

Richie-from-the-Boro

Given your circumstances just fill it in as best you can and do as the others have said get the DS1500 sorted. Look at it as the big key that opens all doors.

As for the DLA application form get these sentences in:

- need for continual supervision
- need for frequent continuing attention
- can not walk 10 yards without physical support and supervision

I'll go into detail if you want me to but as Jen and others say get get a separate completed form DS1500 from your doctor, he will put this kind of info in it. The form will be handed to you and you [make a copy to keep] send it registered to the DWP, there should no no charge to you by the GP for completing the form.

For now get the GP's DS1500 into the DWP - then go from there, best of wishes.