good news for a change

jordansmum
jordansmum Member Posts: 257
edited 12. Oct 2010, 03:40 in Living with Arthritis archive
i had a letter this morning telling me that jordan has been awarded his dla it is going to make such a difference with even just getting a blue badge to park abit closer so he doesn't have to stuggle walking to far they have even back dated his claim to july we are so pleased for him .We didn't think he would get it so for anyone thinking about claiming please do not get put off by the big form cut it down in chunks and tackle it a couple of questions aday thats what we did. I makes me feel now that there is a little justice in this not so wonderful world.

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  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What wonderful news Jenny :D

    hope it makes life just that bit easier for Jordan... and for you . :wink:

    makes a difference to hear some good news about dwp!

    Iris xxxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What good news, I am so pleased for you. I think you should have had a blue badge anyway, I don't think that's dependant on DLA but at least he has been awarded this and it will help. :D That has cheered my day! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i am really pleased to read this. I also didnt think I would get it but thought I must at least try. I have received my successful award notice.
    Don't know what rate you got but if he gets worse do make another claim. Of course I hope he will improve and the medication works well for him.
    All the best and well done for keeping on.....

    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
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great news, the extra money and blue badge should make a real difference.

    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.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for sharing this with us. I am so very pleased that you got what Jordan deserves and indeed you too. The BB will also make life easier for you both. I am sure you are full of smiles today and this makes me happy too.

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • jordansmum
    jordansmum Member Posts: 257
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks for your replies been offline a couple of days had a touch of flu feeling better now though hope you are all well xx jenny