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dla rates

my mum has been getting dla for years .She was intitled to a motorabilty car .Last year she gave up the car due to my dad dying (he was the driver )
So her dla is now calulated at around £130 per month .But I think to get motability she would have been on a higher rate DLA .
does this sound right .
She really has no idea what she was getting before as dad took care off all that.I do know she had to give up some off her dla to receive the car
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  • doelani
    doelani Posts: 2,576 Forumite
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    our right you have to get high rate mobility to be entitled to car, it is currently about £46 a week. She should really ring the DLA and ask about it.
    TOTAL 44 weeks lose. 6st 9.5lb :T
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  • colin13
    colin13 Posts: 1,007 Forumite
    the hi rate mobility is £46.75 so tht times 4 is more than ur £130,,get in contact with DLA and ask them wot is happening
  • mcspanna
    mcspanna Posts: 188 Forumite
    Hi Old Git,

    This is the number you need, the information below comes from here

    Once you have made your claim, you can get advice on Disability Living Allowance from the Disability Living Allowance helpline who should have access to your records.
    Telephone: 08457 123 456
    Textphone: 08457 22 44 33
    The helpline is open 7.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Friday.
    Email: [EMAIL="DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk"]DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk[/EMAIL]
    You can also use the RNID Typetalk service.
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