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Attendance allowance, hip replacement

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  • missile said:
    Your award letter should state how long the benefit has been granted, i.e. when current award will expire. You are supposed to inform DWP of any change, e.g. improvement in mobility.
    Exactly!!
    Much like how DLA worked, not that many people put their head up above the parapet to tell the DWP that the reason AA/DLA was first awarded no longer is the case.
  • slowcars said:
    missile said:
    Your award letter should state how long the benefit has been granted, i.e. when current award will expire. You are supposed to inform DWP of any change, e.g. improvement in mobility.
    Exactly!!
    Much like how DLA worked, not that many people put their head up above the parapet to tell the DWP that the reason AA/DLA was first awarded no longer is the case.
    I remember reading up about ESA Support group.
    The letter says if you need any help call us.

    The general consensus is never call them.
    The same goes for PiP, Dla, AA.
    The paperwork and assessments are the most stressful things Ive ever had to deal with.
    Let alone going to a tribunal.
    Helped 4 friends and family through the process.
    Not everyone is faking it.

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