Yipeeeeee DLA

ritnew

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

frogmorton

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

Nice one Rita.
So glad to hear a positive tale about THEM.
Linda H

joyous

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

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

HI Rita
Congrats to you daughter!
Toni xx

nearlybionic

hi
i am very pleased for you
NB

debsmartin

Well done, so nice to see someone getting the help they deserve

debs

mash65

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 debsx

noeltone

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

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

Great stuff. Have an apple.

Joseph 8)

ninakang

Yeah, well done Rita :-) Can't do posh pictures as on a works computer!

Nx

joanlawson

Hi Rita

Well done :!: 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

jackie1955

Way to go Rita

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

Jackie x

woodbon

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

Three cheers for the DLA - who can get it right if they follow our advise

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:


Great about your daughter too - wonder what your third bit of good news will be

Luv Legs

harleyd14

YEAHHHHHH way to go Rita, really glad for you, first time eh, now that IS lucky, well done, all the best, Sally.x

ikesother

Well done and justly deserved! Not many advantages to being registered disabled, but free car tax is one 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

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.