Can you believe it indefinate DLA

theresa4
theresa4 Member Posts: 696
edited 6. Nov 2010, 12:07 in Living with Arthritis archive
Wow After panicking for weeks now waiting for a decision on my DLA renewal I recieved my letter this morning that states I have been awarded DLA for an indefinate period. :o :shock:
I have to admit I am so lucky to have such a supportive GP who is very thorough when filling out the forms.

There is still hope for people despite the goverments attempts to take away all our support.

Theresa xx
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



Theresa xxx

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  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Delboy

    I already had an atos medical for my first award 2 years ago. I hope I dont have to go through that again!!

    :x
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulation Theresa, enjoy the moment.

    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.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,137
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Theresa

    I am so very happy for you.

    let's hope indefinite is a very very very long time

    :D:D:D

    Love

    toni xx
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Theresa, that is wonderful news, I am really made up for you. It is going to be a difficult time ahead, for many who are on DLA or ESA and whatever else they abbreviate these days.

    I had a true fight on my hands, but won my case, thanks to the great support of my GP and Consultants. Mine only runs to 2012 and my ESA will be reviewed next September, even though I meet all criteria and score way and above their point system. I think they assume that I will be "better" by that date, well, sorry, no, I won't, end of. My GP said, "I would like to see them try" when I said that they might want me to attend a work based assessment.
    Anyway, I am rambling, well done.
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa!
    what a wonderful result :D I am so pleased for you. :!:
    as other have said I hope that 'indefinite' means for as long as you need it, and that you don't have to go through any of the ATOS assessments again. :roll:

    so nice to hear your good news and yes I do hope it gives some reassurance to others who are applying.. :D

    Iris xxxx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00

    Hi Theresa

    Good to see some good news for you there and I hope indefinate does mean just that for as long as you need it.
    take care.
    Chris
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Fabtastic news, Theresa, Thank you for letting us know, you must be over the moon. Good gps and consultants rock :)

    Luv
    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.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Theresa.
    I too was surprised to get an indefinate award after weeks of worrying. However I think mine is only until I have my 2 ops (hip and ankle) then I doubt I will qualify anymore.
    I hope the money is helpful but it is also the recognition that is nice.
    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
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Brilliant congratulations x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Isn't it weird how excited we get over being given what we deserve! Still I'm thankful don't know how I would manage without it .
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa,

    About time something wet right for you flower :D Tis good to see thy sometimes get it right and hopefully this lot will all fall out and go into obscurity before the tick a box medicals become permanent. I don't see how they can over ride doctors and consultants at all.....

    Still you enjoy the moment and really hope indefinite will mean just hat!

    Hey how you doing by the way? ((( ))) and hopes Cris xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm doing ok nothing much has changed been very teary eyed and down but trying to keep my mind busy going shopping later my hubby taking wheelchair as it's a big centre and prob won't make it far;) otherwise. Need to get birthday cards etc and I don't like sending cards others have picked for me so it's a job I need to do. Must get ready now
    Love to all
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thats really good, glad you got some good news. hope im as lucky x

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