Lost purse with benefits in

pelirocco

I agree , surely the allowance goes towards the household expenditure , you would hardly split bills to show some came out of x and some came out of y?

mrsHall2b

Poppie68 wrote: »

Motability get their money directly from the DWP.

My late MiL still had to pay certain subsidies herself.. plus petrol still needs paying for in order to move the car.

Poppie68

mrsHall2b wrote: »

My late MiL still had to pay certain subsidies herself.. plus petrol still needs paying for in order to move the car.

The entire amount is taken and sent directly, yes petrol still needs paying for like non DLA/PIP claimants, in this case we don't even know if the OP's daughter is in reciept of High rate mobility let alone has a motobility car. Regardless the OP mentioned not having money left for food and family expenses and nothing in regards to her child's needs.

pmlindyloo

shayshay95 wrote: »

Hi everyone,
Yesterday I paid in Co-op, and had £150 cash of my daughter's DLA in a seoerate cash purse to keep it separate from my own money. Between coop and the 10 minute walk home, It must have fallen from my bag as its vanished. I'm absolutely devastated! Called police, co-op, and not sure what to do now. Waiting for tax credits claim at the moment but in the mean time that was all I had for myself, partner and two young children. Would there be any Chance of getting it reimbursed? I am more than aware this is a 'suspect' time for this to happen but we genuinely have no money until late next week. Thank you

The OP has two young children. This is totally different to being an appointee for someone over the age of 16 where you would be expected to use the money for their benefit.

There are no hard and fast rules about what DLA can be spent on in the case of it being awarded to a young child (as in the OP's case)

Yes, it has been awarded to the child for their care and mobility needs but there are no check ups done in the case of young children (or anyone under the age of 16 yrs)

I think posters have given the OP a very hard time. She does not appear to be 'well off' and she is waiting to hear about a claim for tax credits.

We have no idea of the OP's situation and how she uses the DLA money to benefit her child. If it is used to provide food and shelter in a tough situation then I for one am not concerned.

This is how DLA/PIP/AA works. The original intention behind the awards was to award extra money to provide support for additional needs. It has long been accepted that keeping a track on this is a non starter. Most people use these non means tested benefits to supplement their income.

How is the OP any different to the majority receiving these benefits?

mel48rose

Be easier to follow these threads if people just stuck to the question asked.

frasersmum123

Poppie68 wrote: »

The entire amount is taken and sent directly, yes petrol still needs paying for like non DLA/PIP claimants, in this case we don't even know if the OP's daughter is in reciept of High rate mobility let alone has a motobility car. Regardless the OP mentioned not having money left for food and family expenses and nothing in regards to her child's needs.

But you don't know that she hasn't already used 'her money' t pay for the childs expenses.

My Son gets DLA. It is paid into my account, and out of that account goes the money to provide his expensive diet, money for extra electricity because he runs round with next to nothing on, money for expensive sensory clothing because he doesn't like to wear certain fabrics or seams or labels. Money for bus fares to get him to school, money for my daughter to attend a breakfast club so that I can get my son to school, money for swimming lessons. The list goes on, but it all comes out of 1 account.

How do you know the OP doesn't do similar?

Poppie68

frasersmum123 wrote: »

But you don't know that she hasn't already used 'her money' t pay for the childs expenses.

My Son gets DLA. It is paid into my account, and out of that account goes the money to provide his expensive diet, money for extra electricity because he runs round with next to nothing on, money for expensive sensory clothing because he doesn't like to wear certain fabrics or seams or labels. Money for bus fares to get him to school, money for my daughter to attend a breakfast club so that I can get my son to school, money for swimming lessons. The list goes on, but it all comes out of 1 account.

How do you know the OP doesn't do similar?

I'm not the one commenting on the OPs spending habits, I was replying to another poster.
if you want to criticise pick a post that's worthy.

FBaby

Most people use these non means tested benefits to supplement their income.

Until it is being considered for the purpose of repaying debts, then claimants become outraged that it could be counted as a supplement to their income.

Mr_Costcutter

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Most people use these non means tested benefits to supplement their income.

I would like to see the evidence which supports this statement.

lukieboy96

I found a purse with £80 in one year. handed it into police and told them where I worked. The next day a lady came in with a bunch of flowers to say thank you as the money was to buy her daughters presents. The police found her by phoning one of her cards and getting her details. Just to show there are honest people!