DLA - change of circumstances

coconutcurls

Alice_Holt said:

 coconutcurls said:

No - I don’t need to get up

     Then the award will (at best) remain the same if you notify a C of C. 

 If you are concerned about a forthcoming PIP transfer, then you are much better to research PIP, carefully look at how your daughter's abilities and conditions fit around the PIP activities, descriptors, and points system. 
And start to gather medical (and other) evidence to support a PIP claim.

PIP is a very different benefit with completely different criteria to DLA.

If you are still minded to notify a C of C, I would strongly suggest you get guidance from your local advice charity before doing so.
I would be wary - since it is likely to involve the stress of completing a new DLA form, and then awaiting the outcome, etc all for an award which (hopefully) just remains the same.

Have you looked at the contact a family video I posted?

As asked before, can your daughter walk 20m?

I'd be grateful if you could answer any (unanswered) questions in my earlier posts, as it will inform any further information for you, that I may post.

Thank you. She had no problems walking phisically a part from walking slower than an avarage pace, but also she does not go anywhere by herself - unless to the corner shop sometimes - and even that is difficult on bad days - due to anxiety and depression - however due to her eating disorder she has started feeling faint and having trouble breathing - no energy at all do no walk. we were today given have an appointment with the GP tomorrow, she said she can’t go (no energy and also last minute / not enough planning - this is her ASD) but I will go on my own. She hasn’t eaten solid food since the 3rd of November and her only intake was tap water, a vitamin water and a few energy or fizzy drinks. 
She is now only drinking the vitamin drink  500ml a day. 

Alice_Holt

coconutcurls said:

Alice_Holt said:

 coconutcurls said:

No - I don’t need to get up

     Then the award will (at best) remain the same if you notify a C of C. 

 If you are concerned about a forthcoming PIP transfer, then you are much better to research PIP, carefully look at how your daughter's abilities and conditions fit around the PIP activities, descriptors, and points system. 
And start to gather medical (and other) evidence to support a PIP claim.

PIP is a very different benefit with completely different criteria to DLA.

If you are still minded to notify a C of C, I would strongly suggest you get guidance from your local advice charity before doing so.
I would be wary - since it is likely to involve the stress of completing a new DLA form, and then awaiting the outcome, etc all for an award which (hopefully) just remains the same.

Have you looked at the contact a family video I posted?

As asked before, can your daughter walk 20m?

I'd be grateful if you could answer any (unanswered) questions in my earlier posts, as it will inform any further information for you, that I may post.

She had no problems walking phisically a part from walking slower than an avarage pace, but also she does not go anywhere by herself - unless to the corner shop sometimes - and even that is difficult on bad days - due to anxiety and depression - however due to her eating disorder she has started feeling faint and having trouble breathing - no energy at all do no walk. we were today given have an appointment with the GP tomorrow, she said she can’t go (no energy and also last minute / not enough planning - this is her ASD)....

      So that is consistent with the Mobility award she currently has. 

       With no night time care needed, then her current account is the correct award (even taking into account her worsened condition). 

     Please do get some accredited advice (from your local advice charity) if you are still thinking of notifying a C of C.

   What points do you think she might accrue on the PIP descriptors - it may well be that the transition to PIP presents an opportunity for an increased disability award?
  Since the first PIP claim sets the precedent for all future claims - it is worth you concentrating on this and also getting help with the claim form (plus there are good online resources available - adviceguide, rethink mental health, benefits & work, gov.uk assessment guides, etc)
 

poppy12345

This is why people should always get advice before reporting any changes like this. In this case reporting the changes is a complete waste of time for the OP and DWP because no higher award is possible. You're not automatically entitled to a higher award because of a diagnosis or a worsening of condition.

Out of interest how old is your daughter because you've also mentioned PIP in the future.

coconutcurls

poppy12345 said:

This is why people should always get advice before reporting any changes like this. In this case reporting the changes is a complete waste of time for the OP and DWP because no higher award is possible. You're not automatically entitled to a higher award because of a diagnosis or a worsening of condition.

Out of interest how old is your daughter because you've also mentioned PIP in the future.

Thank you. She is 15 and will turn 16 in spring

Alice_Holt

poppy12345 said:

This is why people should always get advice before reporting any changes like this. In this case reporting the changes is a complete waste of time for the OP and DWP because no higher award is possible. You're not automatically entitled to a higher award because of a diagnosis or a worsening of condition.

     Totally agree poppy.

     I have seen numerous clients at my local Citizens Advice who come to us having advised of a worsening condition only to have their disability benefit withdrawn or reduced at the consequent assessment.
   In most cases we get the client's original award restated at appeal (and after a long wait for the hearing). I do wish clients would come to us for advice before notifying the DWP of a worsening condition. 
 
   It would save the client a lot of stress and financial hardship (esp if a disability premium attaches to their other benefits), save the DWP and the Tribunal Service resources and expense, and enable us to concentrate our limited resources on helping clients with clearly flawed first or renewal assessments.  

calcotti

Alice_Holt said:.. I do wish clients would come to us for advice before notifying the DWP of a worsening condition. 

Completely agree but unfortunately DWP information prompts people to report changes even though we know it’s not appropriate or necessary.