what i am entitled to

only49
only49 Member Posts: 1,207
edited 14. Jun 2010, 09:42 in Living with Arthritis archive
hello everyone

after my letter yesterday to say I got the high rate mobility, I know I be able to get a blue badge no problem even without seeing the doctor, and I think also I think you get free car tax, is there anything thing else I will be entitled too, they awarded it to me for 5 years so i thought i just ask.
sylvia :)stern02.gif

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  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry I don't know about this. S is the only one who gets DLA in our house - full rate care, lower rate mobility. Others will know though, I'm sure.

    At least you'll get your blue badge easier than me!!

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not sure how much it is but higher mob entitles you to a mobility car, servicing and tax in place of the payment.Or you keep the payment to help towards present car or taxi costs etc or beer if youre that way inclined Sylvia.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • border
    border Member Posts: 94
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Go along to your local Citizen's Advice, they will be able to tell you what you can claim now you've got DLA. It does depend on your circumstances though.
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A great site to use is entitledto. Just google it & it'll bring the site up. you dont have to put any personal details in like name address etc.
    Just put in what you get at present then it'll give you a complete guide to what you can claim, its pretty accurate too.
    Housing benefit, council tax,tax credits & extra premiums on income support, etc, etc all come up.

    I hope thats a help & that i was allowed to name the site.
    debs
  • only49
    only49 Member Posts: 1,207
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hello everyone

    just come back from getting my blue badge and i get a free bus pass i can use in scotland and i think in england, also a companion card as well, so thats us taken care of. its been a long time coming and i so glad.

    been thinking also now i got it in writing and i know the D L A lot would not have given me that if i was not intitled to it, so now the likes of the stupid doctor will have to take notice.
    sylvia :)stern02.gif
  • kevlar
    kevlar Member Posts: 41
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good stuff, well done.

    Don't you just love it when a plan comes together!

    All the best, Kevin
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,884
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi sylvia

    I am really really pleased for you :)

    About time you got some help :)

    Love and a big smile from

    Toni xxx :D