Re:Update re crisis loan...

weymuffred

pipkin71 wrote: »

Weymuffred, what advice do you still need that has not been given, or you did not understand when it was posted?

If there was anything specific I will try and post it for you.

Pipkin xxxx

I am going to claim for DLA now mainly for mental health rather than physical and just wanted to know of anywhere online where I could get help filling the form in.

Thanks

dmg24

pipkin71 wrote: »

Weymuffred, what advice do you still need that has not been given, or you did not understand when it was posted?

If there was anything specific I will try and post it for you.

Pipkin xxxx

How many times, on this thread alone, have I offered to answer any further questions he has?

dmg24

weymuffred wrote: »

I am going to claim for DLA now mainly for mental health rather than physical and just wanted to know of anywhere online where I could get help filling the form in.

Thanks

This question was answered several times on the locked thread.

pipkin71

dmg24 wrote: »

How many times, on this thread alone, have I offered to answer any further questions he has?

I can appreciate that dmg - I just think that because of the history between you both with the posts, that weymuffred would not now take your advice and everytime a thread was locked, another would start and on and on it would go.

I'm not involved in the background of the posts between you both, or who said what or who is to blame for what has gone on. I don't know what has or hasn't been said, I was merely offering to try to provide the information weymuffred wanted.

Best wishes
Pipkin xxxx

healy

weymuffred wrote: »

I HAVE NOT lied and dont dare bring my fathers death into again. Is it not obvious that things posted by you etc have been deleted for a reason? Yes because they were rude and full of nastiness. You see see I can back up what I say, but when asked to backup when I have supposed to have lied, been rude etc, none of you can.

You have lied and you know it and this was shown after your twisted re-edit about you Fathers death for which you should be ashamed. We have proved that you have been rude and nasty on another thread so check it if you want. We have already backed up what we have said so please stop the lies.

~Chameleon~

Did you not see this post?

Labman wrote:

Winnifred have you tried 'googling' DLA application form?:-

Page Contents-How to get an application pack / filling out the forms / mobility needs / care needs

How to Get an Application Pack
You need an application pack (ref DLA 1 or DLA 1 (Child) for children) which you can
download from the directgov website (you will need the acrobat reader software) or
telephone the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 882200 or
ask for one at your local DWP office or
get one from your local Citizens Advice Bureaux
You can also get additional help by ringing the Benefits Enquiry Line.

Filling out the forms
Try and be as accurate as possible.
Try to clearly explain the type of help that you need and when you need it.
Anybody can help you to fill out the form.
If you wish, a DWP advisor will fill out the form and send it to you to check and sign.
Give as much information as you can: particularly the medical name for your condition if you know it. Write down everything that is wrong with you, not just the main problem.
When you are listing your medication, write down what strength or quantity it is and how many times a day you take it.
It is often helpful to put in the name of your hospital consultant if you have one: the adjudication officer might want to ask them about you to obtain a clearer picture of your needs.
Remember that the person who reads the form has not met you, so try to give a clear and detailed word-picture of your needs and difficulties.
It is very important to try and write something in every large white box that applies to you. Don't assume that the adjudication officer knows about your condition or its symptoms and effect. Give lots of description and detail, even about things that you find embarrassing or seem too trivial.

Mobility needs
It is much better for your case if you know exactly how far you can walk before you start experiencing "severe discomfort" or pain. Do your own walking test, measure the distance you can walk and time yourself doing it. Note down your symptoms while walking such as pain, fatigue or breathlessness.
It is useful to say what you think could happen if you did go out alone in a place you didn't know, or describe a previous incident where something dangerous could have happened.

Care Needs
The adjudication officer needs to know about how you cope during both the day and night Again, it is very important to give as much detail as you can and to write something in every box that applies to you.
You should describe your needs as fully as possible. Obviously, you stand much more chance of succeeding if you can show that you need help on most or all, days of the week.
Make sure you give lots of information and detail about the help you need, even if it is repetitive or embarrassing. Try and give an idea of what might happen if you didn't have that help, and include examples of past events if you can.
On the form you should stress that you need the help even if you don't actually receive any. Explain that if you had a carer, they would always have to help you do things that you currently struggle to do yourself. For example, someone might help you have a bath twice a week This does not mean you only need help to bathe twice a week.
If you cannot have a bath on your own, it is reasonable to say you need help with this activity seven days a week.
You need to make it clear what you think might happen if you didn't have supervision or someone keeping an eye on you.
Describe any past incidents that could have had serious consequences if you hadn't had help.
Put down on the form what you fear might happen if you were left alone for long periods.
If you have fits or falls describe what happens as vividly as you can and how you cope afterwards.
Falls are highly relevant. Describe how your carer or friend has helped you in the past after a fit or a fail.
Always describe in detail what happens to you during the night and how you have to be helped. For instance, needing to be helped to the toilet might involve being helped out of bed, helped to the toilet your carer waiting outside the toilet while you use it and then helping you back into bed and making sure you are comfortable. This can take quite a few minutes each time, so make sure the Adjudication Officer knows as much about your case as you do!
If you need help with medication during the night describe what might happen if you did not get it.
Read through the form and make sure you have described everything as fully and clearly as you can.
Your claim will be dated from the date that you asked for the form.

.....it's not difficult to find info.

pipkin71

weymuffred wrote: »

I am going to claim for DLA now mainly for mental health rather than physical and just wanted to know of anywhere online where I could get help filling the form in.

Thanks

weymuffred, I don't know what advice has already been given, but you could try this link

http://www.benefitsinmind.org.uk/claiming_dla_6.htm

which offers advice. Have a click on the other links down the side of the page, and see if that will help you with filling in the forms.

Pipkin xxxx

weymuffred

dmg24 wrote: »

How many times, on this thread alone, have I offered to answer any further questions he has?

How many times have I said you were on the ignore list?

dmg24

weymuffred wrote: »

How many times have I said you were on the ignore list?

But you have replied to my posts, therefore you clearly read them.

seven-day-weekend

Now Weymuffred, you have been given an answer in posts 37 and 38. Please don't keep up any more feuds with other people, that will only put there backs up.