Yipeeeeee DLA

ritnew
ritnew Member Posts: 338
edited 19. May 2009, 17:34 in Living with Arthritis archive
Not sure if this is in the right place sorry if it should be in Chit Chat.

I got my DLA through today without any problems, first time I've applied for it as well.
I have to thank the members on here who have given so much good advice about it. I filled the forms in with information about how I am when I'm at my worst, which is most of the time now and obviously my consultant must of backed this up.
I'm getting the higher rate mobility and lower rate care, just waiting for my blue badge and then I'll be a fully paid up member.
Very mixed feelings though once again, it's that word disabled that does it.
Thanks everyone I couldn't of done it without all the help and advice you all give, even though I know some of you have had to go to hell and back to get it.

Rita X

Comments

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita
    I am so pleased for you!
    About time someone got it with no hassle!!!!
    HOORAH!!
    Disabled is only a word isn't it? You are Rita and that's that!! :)
    Expect you in the bar and grill as the next round is on you!!!!
    Take care
    Toni x
  • lindah
    lindah Member Posts: 445
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nice one Rita.
    So glad to hear a positive tale about THEM.
    Linda H
  • joyous
    joyous Member Posts: 179
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi great news for u i have been on dla since day one 14 tears ago ,had a great social worker she got me everything stair rail handles ,for the bath, tap turners, kettle tilter ,bath seat she sorted evey thing out if you work you can get working tax credit you need to work 16 hours per wk god send cos you cant live on nothing i have a bus pass 2 have to pay before 930 , 80 p a journey . i get free perscripitions as well cost a fortune otherwise free dentists , free eye tests . you get winter fuel allowance plus 10 pound at xmas off them cant think of anything else your entitled 2 good luck joy .
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joyous wrote:
    hi great news for u i have been on dla since day one 14 tears ago ,had a great social worker she got me everything stair rail handles ,for the bath, tap turners, kettle tilter ,bath seat she sorted evey thing out if you work you can get working tax credit you need to work 16 hours per wk god send cos you cant live on nothing i have a bus pass 2 have to pay before 930 , 80 p a journey . i get free perscripitions as well cost a fortune otherwise free dentists , free eye tests . you get winter fuel allowance plus 10 pound at xmas off them cant think of anything else your entitled 2 good luck joy .

    Wow thank you never realised how much more getting DLA can bring, thanks very much I shall look into it all.

    Thanks everyone bout time we had some good news. To add to this my daughter has been accepted on a part time course at the local college doing English and maths, so all smiles in our house today.

    Rita X
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Rita
    Congrats to you daughter!
    Toni xx
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi
    i am very pleased for you
    NB
  • debsmartin
    debsmartin Member Posts: 209
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done, so nice to see someone getting the help they deserve

    debs
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi,thats great news well done.
    dont forget if u claim benefits i.e income support u get extra disability premiem & housing /council tax. plus VAT off mobility equipmentt.
    dont spend it all at once :lol: debsx
  • noeltone
    noeltone Member Posts: 878
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita well done dont forget disabilty is a label created by society its just a word and you are still Rita dont forget the free car tax
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita, well done. It will take alot of your mind and hopefully help you to have a better quality of life. So glad to hear a happy story about DLA. I hope it gives hope to those still fighting.

    Eck
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great stuff. Have an apple. h045.gif

    Joseph 8)
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  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yeah, well done Rita :-) Can't do posh pictures as on a works computer!

    Nx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita

    Well done :!: :D Isn't it good when something goes your way :?: It gives you such a boost to your morale. I got my blue badge a couple of weeks ago, and it has made a big difference already. I wouldn't worry about being labelled disabled. Who cares, as long as you get the things you are entitled to.

    Joan
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  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Way to go Rita :)

    Congrats to your daughter too - what a happy day for you all round..... enjoy hun.

    Jackie x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita,
    Really good news! I know the word is not nice - but the cash is!!! :):) And to get it without problems Great. Love Sue xxx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Three cheers for the DLA - who can get it right if they follow our advise :lol:

    As Toni says you now have your passport for the Landlord's bunker, bar and pickled egg palace - so we'll be seeing you down there. Although be warned it could involve the Landlord's couch :shock:
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    Great about your daughter too - wonder what your third bit of good news will be k030.gif

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • harleyd14
    harleyd14 Member Posts: 259
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    YEAHHHHHH way to go Rita, really glad for you, first time eh, now that IS lucky, well done, all the best, Sally.x
  • ikesother
    ikesother Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done and justly deserved! Not many advantages to being registered disabled, but free car tax is one :wink: Different story when it comes to trying to go back to paying for car tax, I had a right carry on and a 40 mile round trip to re-register car, thats another story! jk
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone.
    Getting my op date must be my 3rd bit of good news, off to hospital tomorrow for pre op.

    I can't believe the amount of doors getting DLA opens.
    It's not a huge amount of money but it will certainly help.
    The first thing I need is a hand rail on the steps leading down to our house, I always feel a bit wobbly trying to come down them with my crutches.
    Ok meet you in the bar the drinks are on me, yeah.

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