Some good news

rosyred
rosyred Member Posts: 150
edited 9. Dec 2009, 18:16 in Living with Arthritis archive
I recived my blue badge today.... :D

So im hoping my medical letter comes through ok.

Then im going to claim DLA again as i was turned down 1st time..

Got more fight in me now i suposse as im feeling a little better.!

Apart from 3 nights no sleep then 1 good night so on and so on...

Hoping everyone a somewhat pain free day

hugs Alli xxxx

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Ali,

    Glad you got it and good luck for the DLA thing. Take care Cris
  • harmony
    harmony Member Posts: 37
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    rosyred wrote:
    I recived my blue badge today.... :D

    So im hoping my medical letter comes through ok.

    Then im going to claim DLA again as i was turned down 1st time..

    Got more fight in me now i suposse as im feeling a little better.!

    Apart from 3 nights no sleep then 1 good night so on and so on...

    Hoping everyone a somewhat pain free day

    hugs Alli xxxx
    Hi Alli
    I got turned down the first time too, but remember that when you fill in the form to do it as if it was your worse day ever. Also any extra forms or graphs from your consultant and GP helps too, especially when it shows how much pain you are in.
    Good Luck

    Harmony
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Ali
    Good luck with your new claim to the DLA. Make sure you get your GP to back you up with maybe a letter outlining details of your incapacity.

    Having a blue badge will make things a little easier for you.

    Take care and have a good weekend.

    Sharmaine
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello, Nice to hear of someone getting the thing that they need! I hope that if you apply for DLA again, you are sucessful. Their is a useful sight that tells you about the how to answer the questions when you go for a medical I can't remember the exact name it e-mails me with new updates every so ofter and uses the name Work and Pensions. Somelse may know the exact name, or just type Work and Pensions into Google and see what you get! :shock: :) Love Sue
  • tillytot41
    tillytot41 Member Posts: 48
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hiya Alli i would recommend getting citizens advice to help you with your new DLA application,they are helping me with my appeal and they have been great.Ive just applied for my blue badge too so great to hear you got yours.
    Ive got to pay £36 for my letter from the doctor for my DLA appeal,is that normal???
    Ali xx
  • rosyred
    rosyred Member Posts: 150
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Awww i dont know about having to pay as yet.. I hope not !!

    Good luck with ur appeal... Really am nervose about doing mine 2nd time... Dont know why maybe its just the way i am feeling atm

    good luck and thk u xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good Luck with your appeal.....I've got my blue badge but was turned down for my DLA......they said especially if I was getting double hip replacement I wouldnt need it?????? So I havent bothered appealing...Maybe I should!!!

    Love
    Hileena
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hileena111 wrote:
    Good Luck with your appeal.....I've got my blue badge but was turned down for my DLA......they said especially if I was getting double hip replacement I wouldnt need it?????? So I havent bothered appealing...Maybe I should!!!

    Love
    Hileena

    You may be able to get Disability Living Allowance if you are aged under 65 and.... have had walking difficulties because of a physical or mental disability for three months, and you are likely to need this help or have these difficulties for at least another six months.
    http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/DisabilityLivingAllowance/DG_10011816

    Joseph 8)
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Joseph
    The main reason I did apply was that I'm 63 and I know you dont get it after 65....but it sounded as if I needed to be practically immobile before they would give it to me. The North East is very hilly and I cant walk very far.....I was told by them that didnt matter they took it as ....how far could I walk on the flat? I must admit I dont need any of their other help.....eg dont have someone to guide me etc. My Ortho in his letter to my GP said very sever arthritis {dhr} but they say the diagnosis doesnt matter its what I can do and what I cant?
    So where do I go from here??????

    Love
    Hileena
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    When I was at the GP's about my sore eyes I said to hime I take it you have gathered I didnt get my DLA and he said yes.,.....I didnt expect you to. Your mobility is much worse and you need hip replacements yes.....but you need to have someone to look after you eg guide you, turn you over in bed, get medicines for you before they will consider you.
    I need my husband to help with certain housework...eg vac. sweeping....anything down low or up high and I do have to pace myself...can only do things in short bursts then stop. But apart from that and not being able to walk very far thats all I can say and apparently its not enough. In that case I'm glad I dont need it.LOL
    Love
    Hileena
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Hileena,

    I don't agree with what your doc said...and don't see why you should not getr DLA given your mobility probs etc...

    think you would be better getting CAB to do the forms as there definitely is a knack to filling them out.

    really important to get DLA before you are 65 as you know. Give it another try..what have you got to lose by applying?

    good luck Iris x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Glad to hear your good news - I hope you find it makes life a bit easier for you! :D
    Love Sue

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