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Updating DLA forms?
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When my claim for DLA (disability living allowance) has been up for renewal (about every 3 years) I normally get a form to notify them of any changes to my condition. I filled it out as usual last time, but that was nearly 2 years ago and I've got a hell of a lot worse and need a lot more care than I used to, and I walk with a stick all most all the time outside (unless its uneven ground and I've got an arm of a far more stable person to hold on to). I got my mum to call them up to see if how I needed to inform them and such and I've been told to fill in an entirely new claim form.
Is this right? I thought I just needed to tell them about any new meds/treatment/diagnosis and how it effects me, rather than fill it all out again...
Is this right? I thought I just needed to tell them about any new meds/treatment/diagnosis and how it effects me, rather than fill it all out again...
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Have you got a photocopy of your previous form? I had someone do my first form with me then subsequent forms based it heavily on that and did it myself with a little help from my friends and updated various things.
i might see if I can get someone who knows a bit about fibro to help me - i.e. the person who runs my local support group.
Its a complete ballache. I hate DLA forms soo much
They are trying to arrange it but they haven't even been able to sort out me getting a place with the recovery team. It's getting stupid!
It must be frustrating being asked to complete the whole form again, I understand DLA forms are lengthy and complex. However to ensure you get the benefits you’re entitled to, it might be best to complete a new form.
As SuzyCreamCheese says you might like to get some help completing the form. The CAB website tells me that the benefit enquiry line has a form complete service. I’m not sure how correct this is, but might be worth a try.
The CAB themselves can also help you complete forms; search for your nearest office here - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice
You may also like to call the Disability Law Service. They have a national advice line -http://www.dls.org.uk/About_Us/contact.html
I found this leaflet online; it’s from 2009 so may not be as effective now, but it’s worth a read as it has some good tips -http://www.dls.org.uk/advice/factsheet/welfare_benefits/filling_in_DLA_forms/Filling in DLA forms Factsheet.pdf
Also, can you ask your GP for technical details about your current health circumstances?
It might be that you need to explore one or more of these options to complete the form.
I hope this helps.