DLA - What to do when you can't even cope with filling out the form?

wotnext

For the first time in my life I have had to stop working. Over the past few years a period of depression has become so bad I have ended up having a full scale breakdown. I have had counselling and am about to start some more with MIND, am on high-dose medication and under the close supervision of my GP.

I was advised to apply for DLA. I began filling in the form but found it so hard to concentrate and deal with, I still haven't done it. So far it hass sat there half finished for 3 months.

Is there anywhere that could help me? I feel so frustrated.

pmlindyloo

Have you tried CAB? (Google for your nearest one)

Some CAB have outreach advisors - it might tell you on your local website if they do or ask if you telephone.

Two4Tuesday

An advocate from MIND helped me when I claimed DLA. As you are having counselling with them, they may be able to refer you to someone who can help.

rogerblack

wotnext wrote: »

For the first time in my life I have had to stop working. Over the past few years a period of depression has become so bad I have ended up having a full scale breakdown. I have had counselling and am about to start some more with MIND, am on high-dose medication and under the close supervision of my GP.

I was advised to apply for DLA. I began filling in the form but found it so hard to concentrate and deal with, I still haven't done it. So far it hass sat there half finished for 3 months.(

One option is to send in the partially completed form, with a note that you can't manage it, and to contact your doctor for more details.

Include anything you think might be relevant that you can face putting down.

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D.I.A.L if you have one in your area may help same for welfare rights