dla

betty4

my son is 17 he has adhd, autisum,polycistic kidney, club feet+ skew foot has has pin in one foot with fixed ankle joint, moderate learning difficulties he gets dla middle for care and low for mobility.

my questions are (1)will we have to keep re-applying every year or so hes been getting it since he was5


(2) he has been in a lot of pain for the last 18 months with his feet he has just had scan on them the doctor says it is tendonitus . he couldn t do his work experiance as he had to be on his feet allday he managed a day and 2 hours the second day he phoned me in tears. just walking around house hes in pain he now has a permanate limp. some days are better than others. should i try to get higher for mobility??

Valley's_girl

Hi Betty Sorry I don't have any advice for you but I am sure someone will be along shortly who can help.
Good luck
Ally xx

cattie

If you get periodic awards, ie 1yr, 2yr 3yr etc. then you have to re-apply each time the award is coming to an end.

Tendonitis is a common complaint & I would think very carefully before trying for high rate mobility unless an experienced welfare rights advisor thinks you have an excellent chance of success. You have to remember that when asking for your claim to be looked at again in the hope of getting a higher rate, be it care or mobility, both awards will be looked at again & you could end up getting a lower care award & even losing both elements altogether.

Take proper advice before thinking of going ahead with trying to get higher mobility & risking ending up losing out.