Posted by carriejane on August 11, 2004, at 9:46:39
In reply to Re: Any one on Benefits/Disability in the UK?, posted by crazychickuk on August 11, 2004, at 7:24:01
Hi, Im on dla also, i started a claim for it when i was in a third stage rehab centre, kindof a dryhouse type thing. You need to get a form from the dhss firstly. You may have to get doctors letter, counsellor etc. Also the form is a bitch to fill in, takes about 3 hrs because you have to go into so much detail about your life.
Some people get help with form at citezens advice.
I was refused on the form alone, but you can appeal the decision, and get more of a case together. This involves going to a tribunal where 3 people from different departments sit and ask you questions. It sounds scary but it was quick, and they gave me low level care and mobility for 5 years. My reasons were deep depression and social phobia although i didnt really know the name of it at the time.
Do you have a history with doctors counsellors etc?
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