can i get dla/ca/moblity/grants

debbiedolittle_2

hi i have already posted a thread under i hane fibromyaglia,and eveyone has been fantasctic, but i was hoping that i may get more advice on what i may qualify for, i need as much advice as possible and information as were to get help, this is all new to me, please be welcome to offer any help or advice as it would greatly appreiaced , i have not got a clue and many of you do have some experiance any help or sites would be great , you are all very considerate people and are very thoughtful and i need as much info as possible agaun many thanks...:A :T

bluebell1962

hi you need to get a benefit welfare adviser , to check to see if you are entitled to dla etc if you. and they will also fill in forms as the know how to word these forms as they are very complicated . or go to your local cab ,, good luck .

mouseymousey99

Hi - Your local council may be able to put you in touch with an orgainisation called DIAL, they can help you with the paperwork too. Also the housing dept at your local council may be able to help you with grants etc for any housing issues - ie if you need a shower, or things around the home. The nurse at your doctors surgery can also help with some small things - bathboards etc.
Arthritis care has lots of info re welfare rights etc and a free helpline.
best wishes
Mx

Penny-Pincher!!

Hi!

FMS is quite a difficult illness to get DLA for as it effects people differently. Do you have a supportive rhumy and GP as supporting letters from them both may help? DLA is not given on a diagnosis but on how your illness effects you personally. Do you receive any help from Social Services? On the new DLA forms they ask for a lot more info now and they will generally get in contact with your GP, consultants etc.

You would only recieve Carers Allowance if you were looking after someone else for 35hrs pw.

PP
xx

fenderman_2

i hope all goes well

debbiedolittle_2

hi i would like to say thankyou to everyone for posting replies i have just recieved my app for dla and have made an appointment with a welfare adviser will let you all know what happends thanks again to everyone, and any more advice would be apprieated :A

emilyt

debbiedolittle wrote: »

hi i would like to say thankyou to everyone for posting replies i have just recieved my app for dla and have made an appointment with a welfare adviser will let you all know what happends thanks again to everyone, and any more advice would be apprieated :A

So glad to hear you have got your application form. Don't be put off by the many questions. You will feel like you are answering the same question over and over again. The welfare advisor wil be a great help. Good luck
Emily

debbiedolittle_2

hi i have just filled out my application with the help on a welfare advicer, he said i should have been claiming for years even wirhout my fms, also the benifits adviser told me the same, also my doctor said she has told me for a couple of years that i may be entitled to extra help and that she would help me as much as she can as i have been through a hell of a lot for nearly 14 years, i am now waitng to hear , thanks to everyone, and iwll let you know asap

emilyt

debbiedolittle wrote: »

hi i have just filled out my application with the help on a welfare advicer, he said i should have been claiming for years even wirhout my fms, also the benifits adviser told me the same, also my doctor said she has told me for a couple of years that i may be entitled to extra help and that she would help me as much as she can as i have been through a hell of a lot for nearly 14 years, i am now waitng to hear , thanks to everyone, and iwll let you know asap

Hi there Debbie,
Just wanted to say well done on filling in the application form. It is such a long form to fill in. :eek:
Sounds like you will get DLA by what the professionals have said to you.:T
Hope it all goes well.:D
Emily.

debbiedolittle_2

i am waiting to hear at the moment to see if my claim has been sucessful or not they are waiting for a report of my doctor, so i should hear soon i will let you know

emilyt

Just replied to your other thread.
My fingers and toes are crossed for you.
Emily