Disability Living Allowance your views

[sir_drinks_alot]

Right i'm going to parliament this thursday to talk about DLA before i do i'd like to hear the members of cable forum views and opinions about it.

[papa smurf]

talk about what exactly -who gets it -who should get it -certain parts of it ???

can you give more info

[Peter_]

We did have a large thread running from June last year here which should also give some insight.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...ts-to-cut.html

[sir_drinks_alot]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

talk about what exactly -who gets it -who should get it -certain parts of it ???

can you give more info

all parts of it

[Hugh]

Who are you talking to about it?

[dilligaf1701]

I get it, various people on here think I shouldn't get it. One person thinks I should be gassed as ima a waste if resources.

I use it to fund adaptive technology to deal with my impairment mainly. Braille machines - talking books - software that kind of thing.

I am due to be assesses within a few months so I don't kNow if I will continue to get it.

Not sure what kind of things you are after but if you have a specific question feel free to PM me or ask in here and I shall let you know

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I get it, various people on here think I shouldn't get it. One person thinks I should be gassed as ima a waste if resources.

I use it to fund adaptive technology to deal with my impairment mainly. Braille machines - talking books - software that kind of thing.

I am due to be assesses within a few months so I don't kNow if I will continue to get it.

Not sure what kind of things you are after but if you have a specific question feel free to PM me or ask in here and I shall let you know

With your sight issues you of all people should receive it, so if anyone thinks otherwise they are talking rubbish.

[Maggy J]

I think we need more details sir_drinks_alot IF we are to make any suggestions.Are you speaking to your MP or someone in the appropriate department..or a committee?

[candy1567]

Hi

It also depends on which part u are lookin at, either the one box fits all form and how to word the form to get the necessary points to be entitled to the benefit.

Or the long drawn out process in actually qualifying for the benefit, the degrading medical from the EMP doctors who u have to justify ur condition to, or indeed those who know how to work the system to get the benefit.

yes i am qualified to make the above assumption as used to be a tribunal rep for disability benefits within the CAB and also now as a social worker in the mental health field.

ppl should qualify for the benefit with medical professionals giving detailed reports of their medical condition which supports their diagnosis. To many ppl are missing out on the benefit due to the long winded process and diabolical form they have to fill in, many dont understand the format of the form.

Also from a professional point of view, its better to go to the CAB for help filling in the form as if u go to a benefits advisor say for example through a solicitors then if ur not awarded the benefit they do not represent u if u need to go to appeal, which is not as daunting as some may think.

So in my own opinion there are flaws to both sides

Juliex

[danielf]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

<snip> One person thinks I should be gassed as im a waste if resources.<snip>

Don't let the *******s get to you Dilli. You are (or should be) an inspiration to all people. I honestly can't think of any people that stay more positive in the light of adversity you've seen. Respect is due...

[Angua]

There are people who could work (and do) with support and people who cannot live without support. Both need and deserve DLA. What seems to have been completely overlooked by this government is this basic reason & need for DLA; to pay for support however the claimant chooses to use it. They have lumped DLA in with Incapacity benefit as the benefit most being abused instead of keeping it separate.

SDA also worth joining in with http://www.advancehousing.org.uk/ind...isabled+people

[Welshchris]

i get it because i have spinal problems 5 discs worn in my spine + osteo arthritis + spondilosis + i suffer with post traumatic stress and ive been told i have a muscle problem starting in my legs which could be something called fabmilalga or something cant spell it.

I take 4 anti histamines a day 4x 160mg (recomended dose is 1 a day but consultant had to up it), 1 anti inflamatory 600mg, 2 x 10mg Amitriptyline, 60mg citalopram, 2 x 10mg propanalol, thats without my Tramadol which i have to take 2 to leave the flat cos of the pain + whatever else and codine which i take ontop for pain.

+ i have to get treatment for cronic Psoriasis.

[DaiNasty]

Guessing that you mean Fibromyalgia Chris. Not good at all.

Still surely nobody can argue with your need for support?

[Fingy]

I think that if you are really entitled to it that it should not be as difficult to apply for, especially for a 'non-visable' 'disability'. I am hoping to be able to get it for my son who is on the ASD Spectrum which will help me buy things to assist with his learning development but keep putting it off as I know how blinking awkward it can be.

[Taf]

If you can get a Consultant on board with you, things go a lot smoother as their input on the forms can make or break a decision AFAIK.