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Title: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on January 02, 2013, 12:23:11 AM

they have moved me down a bracket for care should i ring them or appeal

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on January 02, 2013, 12:31:57 AM

my overnight care was cut and i really need it

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: mat on January 02, 2013, 01:36:19 AM

the DLA have been cutting allot of things I urge to to seek advice from http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/    if you have a case they will back you all the way.

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on January 02, 2013, 01:40:50 AM

thank you

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Pip on January 02, 2013, 06:53:53 PM

It's worth following mat's advice as it's worth pursuing.  There have been a number of cuts but some people are appealing and winning. 

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Catbrian on January 02, 2013, 09:22:57 PM

Cuts everywhere but fortunately most people who appeal do win so it's always worth pursuing.

Iggy, do they still pay the overnight care while you're appealing?

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on January 03, 2013, 01:00:48 AM

i don't think so - i just wonder what type of doctore doesn't see that night is the worst bit

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: mat on January 03, 2013, 02:28:44 PM

the dla have their "own" doctors or medical professionals so to say that make their decisions based on your circumstances , i remember a case where this man had a heart attack  and needed surgery and had to be off work, his own GP sent a letter stating this  but the dla so called medical professionals deemed him fit for work this guy ended up having another heart attack and dying while working.


please keep us informed of your fight against them .

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: stewart on January 03, 2013, 11:52:57 PM

while awaiting appeal, nope the payment is not there, but when you win the appeal, all backpay is given

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on January 04, 2013, 11:26:39 PM

my doctor has written a letter for me. so i will send it

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Buttercup on January 04, 2013, 11:34:22 PM

Go for it xxx

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 10, 2013, 07:15:21 PM

still waiting for my psyc to write - so annoying

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Buttercup on February 10, 2013, 08:00:59 PM

That's so annoying for you xxx

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 10, 2013, 08:54:36 PM

 just getting through the admin system to get them to hurry up is painful. as it is i get to see the pysch onece every 3 months - if i am lucky it is someone i have seen before.

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Buttercup on February 10, 2013, 09:09:52 PM

I'm lucky that I see the same psych each time.

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Catbrian on February 10, 2013, 10:22:52 PM

It's a very frustrating process and these doc's get on my nerves when they hold up paperwork.  None of them have a clue what it's like to stress so much over a little bit of money for care.  I hope it gets sorted soon

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 10, 2013, 11:48:52 PM

the welfare benefits are backing but everyone except thrm is slow

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 23, 2013, 03:56:16 PM

My DLA has been restored to the correct level.

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Catbrian on February 23, 2013, 06:15:46 PM

That's good to hear iggy.  I worry over the future of my own DLA.  It's good they are clamping down, but it's usually the genuine ones who suffer

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 23, 2013, 08:03:07 PM

they have made me suffer. i have to give up trying to get well to go round begging for letters.

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: Catbrian on February 24, 2013, 09:49:45 PM

Yes, I understand that frustrating process. When it comes to money and our future without any, the pressure is immense and can make our depression 100x worse

Title: Re: think i put my dla thread in wrong area
Post by: iggyelvis on February 24, 2013, 11:57:22 PM

thank goodness for welfare rights