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DLA change of circumstances
sleepy14
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If someone has been on the lowest rate of DLA mobility, their condition worsens after the age of 70, and they want their claim looking at again. Would dwp, if successful, change her to PIP or adjust her claim on DLA?
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It would be DLA because PIP is only for people of working age/B]0
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If someone has been on the lowest rate of DLA mobility, their condition worsens after the age of 70, and they want their claim looking at again. Would dwp, if successful, change her to PIP or adjust her claim on DLA?
Neither.
After 65, the mobility award cannot change.
The care award can be increased. But "someone" needs to get accredited advice before asking for the claim to be looked at again.
What care award does she get currently and why?Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.0 -
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Thanks, she is currently on low care for back pain0
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If she now needs frequent help with her personal care needs throughout the day, it would be worth seeking advice (Age UK, CAB) as it whether the middle care rate may now apply.Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.0
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Was wondering whether she would be better off coming of DLA care and trying for AA instead., if thats possble?0
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If she needs help throughout the day, whether she gets that help or not then she may be able to claim it. I would advise a visit to her local CAB before deciding to start a claim. See more about AA here.Was wondering whether she would be better off coming of DLA care and trying for AA instead., if thats possble?
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/attendance-allowance/before-you-claim-attendance-allowance/check-if-entitled-to-attendance-allowance/0 -
AA doesn't have the mobility component, when you're doing the comparison.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
No.Was wondering whether she would be better off coming of DLA care and trying for AA instead., if thats possble?
She would be worse off.
No mobility element, and no cooking test for low rate care with AA compared to DLA.
Did you actually read the link pmlindyloo linked to?
She needs to get accredited benefit advice before asking for the claim to be looked at again or ending it
Age UK or CAB.Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.0
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