Disability Living Allowance -- How to Cancel?

snakeankle

I was awarded disability living allowance indefinitely from a very young age at the highest rate… the benefit was applied for by my parents as I suffer from severe Arthritis. I have recently turned 40 and have for the last year been trying to live independently from my parents, although still often needing their help. But I’m trying to be FULLY independent; after having many of my joints replaced and changes to my medication I feel I am ready and wish to cancel my Disability Living Allowance.

How do I go about doing this? Do I write a letter, if so what do I put in the letter or is there a form I need to fill in..? Do I tell them that I have been living in a flat for the past year with occasional help from my parents?

I would be grateful for any advice.

seven-day-weekend

Wow...I don't think I've ever heard the question that way round before....normally people are asking how to get it!

I really don't know the answer, but hopefully someone will be along soon who does.

My initial reaction however is to ring the office that awards your DLA and tell them like you have done here and see what they say. However as I say, I really don't know so don't take my word for it.

I'm so glad that you feel you no longer have a disability. Good luck.

krisskross

Congratulations, glad to hear that medicine has given you back a life. It is lovely to hear a success story.

Not sure about the DLA though, can't believe there is someone so honest around as to say they no longer need it. Are you working?

Firefly

Perhaps this should be a staged process and you should get a reduction to the lower rate before removing it entirely. In fact surely if the criteria is applied strictly, this should be the case. You can't go from needing lots of support to no support in one go?

However, that's fantastic news that you're able to live more independently and I wish you luck and success.

fabwitch_2

I wouldnt be so quick to cancel your DLA as you do not know if your condition will get worse and may then have difficulties getting it back. It great to hear you re feeling better and becoming independent. If I was you I would leave it a little longer, then let them know, you may be awarded a lower rate than you have now.

OrkneyStar

Firefly wrote: »

Perhaps this should be a staged process and you should get a reduction to the lower rate before removing it entirely. In fact surely if the criteria is applied strictly, this should be the case. You can't go from needing lots of support to no support in one go?

However, that's fantastic news that you're able to live more independently and I wish you luck and success.

I would agree with this, and also wish you all the best in the steps you have made and will continue to make. Well done. :T

[Deleted User]

dla is awarded even if you arent getting the care/help that is needed,its awarded on the basis that you need it not that you are getting it.So if its just because you now live alone that you want to stop claiming there is no need to do this.If however someone has recovered to the point where there is no longer a care/mobility issue then the best way is to write to the dla at blackpool,your last award letter will have the address.
Pleased to hear you are feeling so much better.