Tips for DLA

theresa4

HI dont know if this will help anyone but a DIAL lady advised me these things.
1. MAke sure you have a good GP who understands and supports you.

2. Remember your GP can only write on a report what you have told him/her and you dont always tell them every thing such as a fall here and there/ not making it to the bathroom cos your feet didnt work/ needing help to dress/ cook/clean etc.. needing people to help cooking/driving/ shopping etc.. you cant get up when you fall cos your hands dont work/ constantly feeling tired/ not sleeping due to pain/ crying just because.. / not able to wear your high heels, fav shoes/ go out dancing/ read books due to pain holding them/ all the fun stuff you did before RA.. /shopping on own/ walking/ stairs!!!!
I know this part is really hard to admit and somewhat emabarrassing see above points thats part of my list :oops:
I typed it out in small paragraphs over a week and then saw my GP and gave it to him he put it in my notes and told me it was invaluable when filling out the form.

3. Write about your worst day as long as its more than half the time you are in pain etc then its not a lie. you can say its variable

Good luck to everyone I hope this serves to help some people xx
Theresa x

topgirl

Im sure it help
It is very important to have a supportive GP...and yes its better to give them a ring to let them know the form is on its way..
its nice of you to take time out to try and help others..
Love
Kay xx

salamander

the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Soc do a very good booklet on DLa with tips on how to fill in the form and a benefits one too, though that is more geared towards benefits you might get rather than form filling. My friend told me she had to ring up to get them sent. They seem very comprehensive. Worth a try?