DLA christmas payments

MUMZ2BEE

I am due a payment of my DLA on the 26th December.

Should I get this early?

Simon7685

A little harsh I think, also it not exactly paid for the precise reason you state. It is paid to help with the additional costs incurred by disabled people in trying to live a near normal life. Those extra costs can cover a multitude of things including paying for taxi's, some disabled people do not drive, cannot get the bus and need to get out.

Also many disabled people rely on this money and as it is paid in arrears it is reasonable to assume that the person may well have used all last months money and waiting for "pay day" to arrive, so if it comes a couple of days early and the person benefits from that, then who are we to judge and say that is wrong? There is too much disability bashing going on from Government level without everyone else jumping in:o.

Also it is Christmas, we could all do with cutting people a bit of slack. Living on benefits isn't easy and if you have disabilities as well its even harder.

richard9991

Here are the payment arrangement for Christmas and the New Year.


http://www.netmums.com/lifestyle/money-and-debt/benefits-and-allowances-over-christmas

kingfisherblue

There are probably many disabled people who do not have debit cards and who do not use ATMs. My son has a learning disability as well as physical disabilities, and is unlikely to ever be able to use an ATM, although admittedly I will become his appointee once he turns 16. However, a friend is severely visually impaired, and she does not use ATMs for security reasons - she can tell the value of coins from their size and shape, but struggles with notes. She would find it difficult to check what notes have been dispensed quickly and easily, leaving her vulnerable. Also, she cannot read the instructions, balance, etc on an ATM screen. Therefore she has to go into the bank for her money. She has a debit card, but rarely uses it as she cannot read the small screen.

My mum, who at 80 is not disabled but does have some problems with her eyesight, uses her debit card, but has to ask me if the amount is correct, as she cannot read the small writing on most screens. She likes Marks and Spencer, as they have writing large enough to read.

GwylimT

Its nice to know that a camera man would find it funny if he saw me using an ATM late at night as my wife is unable to use them or a debit card, what a cretin.

We have been told that my wife will receive her DLA on the 24th, we have also been told the 28th so who knows, not very convenient as her physio installment is due on the 27th.

Blackpool_Saver

It is so VERY hard for people who have enough to understand what it is like to live on a very small budget. I will be the first to admit that I had no idea. I seriously don't think it's about compassion, I think unless you have known the fear of it you simply do not understand.

mummyroysof3

In my experience benefit payments go in early if the normal payment day is a bank holiday

SandraScarlett

The point is that if we're not experiencing a particular problem, we can't always fully understand the implications - but surely we can show a bit of compassion - can't we?


Many people who come on here have to do their utmost with the hand of cards they've been dealt, and for many that means making £1 do the work of several, or trying to make a weekly amount stretch for the whole 7 days.


Those of us who are fortunate enough to understand how to budget, and who have had the opportunities to acquire savings should either help others, or keep quiet. It doesn't help to boast of numerous inheritances, every benefit under the sun, or buying Mulberry handbags, does it.


I hope the OP has a good Christmas.


xx