I'm gobsmacked

c4thyg

...and believe me that's unusual! :P

I've just been on the phone to DWP so I can change my address as we are moving next week. I've got an application in for DLA which I've never applied for before. The lady, who was lovely, told me that a letter was sent out for me this morning and would I like to hear what it said in case I missed it. So I sat down and said yes. I've been expecting a no since the app went in after hearing all the problems that everyone here has so I wasn't expecting anything. Anyway, they said yes!!!

I burst into tears on the phone and had to explain that I was crying because the one place that I thought would argue that I'm not disabled didn't which must mean that I am disabled!! I know it sounds silly, but I've been too proud to apply until I lost my job and found no one else wanted to know. I didn't even have a medical which amazed me as I have a rare blood condition that no one seems to know anything about. I was certain that they would question that. I guess the rare combination of arthritis and ITP was the clincher.

I'm somewhat confused as to the breakdown though. I got high level mobility and low level care which is the opposite to what I would have thought. I guess I'll have to wait for the breakdown in the letter to explain it.

So I now feel really strange, I got the DLA so that'll really help with the childcare payments when I can't cope but on the other hand even DWP think I'm disabled which is a large pill to swallow when only 32 years old. :?

minky67

Hi & well done.Ive had more than a few mixed emotions over the past 2 yrs.
Firstly the dx of Osteoarthritis at 40yrs ,then 1st claim for DLA turned down when i was told iwas disabled & to apply. so i reapplied got low care then on renewal i got high rate mobility & low care.that was wit th help of CAB,then the nx blow was the dx of fibromyalgia now at 42yrs.also being told that i'd never work again :shock:
just a bit of mixed emotions i can tell you.So i know how you feel there.

now youve got 1 less thing to worry about,the extra money will help im sure.
take care & well done again.
debs

c4thyg

I guess it's also good for ppl here who are thinking of applying to know that it isn't always an uphill battle. I was put off applying for a long time because I assumed that I would be treated as a fraud and in this instance that wasn't true.

frogmorton

Hi Cathy
I am pleased for you but can certainly see why you are having such mixed feelings and yes it IS good for us to hear someone being successful too.
Maybe you got high mob as you struggle to get about in and outside without aids (crutches,sticks,wheelchair) and low mobility because you mange to do stuff for yourself most of the time. E.g using the loo and not at night etc? Dunno as you said the letter should explain.
Oh yes and good luck with the move - when is it?
Toni xx

topgirl

Fantastic news....
It always cheers me up to hear when someone is successful with DLA
xx

tkachev

You wont get a breakdown in your reply -it is pretty standard.They think you have a lot of difficulty getting about,are in pain when walking a short distance so now your higher mobility qualifies you for a free,new car with insurance and tax all paid for if you want .You can spend the money on anything but that is why it is awarded.
Lower rate care is lower than the other rates but at least they recognise you have day-to-day needs.
I hope the money helps make youre life easier .
All the best
Elizabeth

ritwren

I'm delighted for you it's "all for one and one for all " as far as I'm concerned. Well done, hope it eases your mind a little
rita

woodbon

Hello, Its really good to know that you'v got the award. I was beginning to think that everyone was automatically refused. I was given the leaflet and told to apply, but could't face it!

So Congratulations!!!

Love Sue

livinglegend

Don't worry about it. Just grab it and limp away. (I nearly wrote 'grab it and run').

Joseph 8)

joyful164

Congratulations


joy

c4thyg

Thanks everyone.

I'm feeling better about it today because it's been a constant struggle and I'm glad Meg is finally in bed. My father seems to think that the higher rate mobility is due to a number of things like I have to care for a small child and get her around as well, I have a life threatening condition which could make a fall very serious and my immune system is so shot that I have to avoid crowds like on public transport. It's worth putting those things in because they do impact on your day to day life.

It'll be reviewed in 2 years even though all my conditions are life long but I guess as my daughter will be older and school age then my circumstances will be different.

I think my mother's annoyed though because she applied several times before getting it and she likes to tell me that I know nothing about pain!! :shock:

c4thyg

Toni,
We complete on the house on Monday and will be moving over the course of a week. We haven't sold our place yet so there's no rush. I should really get on with the packing but so far I haven't been able to face it. Maybe tomorrow? :roll: