× Members

Ulcerative colitis?

More
13 years 1 month ago #46021 by Judy
Ulcerative colitis? was created by Judy
Does anyone here know if you can get DWP for Ulcerative Colitis? Thanks.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Survivor
13 years 1 month ago #46025 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: Ulcerative colitis?
Do you mean DLA or ESA?

Neither is based on having a specific condition, but if you were to say which benefit you are asking about, we could point you in the right direction.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 1 month ago #46027 by Judy
Replied by Judy on topic Re: Ulcerative colitis?
Yes sorry DLA. I got confused.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 1 month ago #46028 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Ulcerative colitis?
Judy

I assume you mean DLA :)

DLA is not awarded for a particular illness or disability, but rather, because of the effect that it has on your daily life. For example, do you have additional care requirements because of your illness.

Have a look at the DLA guides in the Members area and they will help you decide whether you are eligible or not, and if you are, help you make a claim.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Survivor
13 years 1 month ago #46030 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: Ulcerative colitis?
DLA isn't granted according to what condition you have, but according to your care and/or mobility needs.

For the care component, this has to be a need to have someone else physically present to help you with a range of activities collectively known as bodily functions, which include things like toiletting and washing.

If you can manage your condition by yourself, you will not be entitled to the care component.

The mobility component is at two rates. The lower rate relates to needing supervision when in unfamiliar places, which doesn't seem obviously relevant to your condition, and the higher rate relates to having physical problems walking or behavioural problems when out and about. Neither of these seem obviously relevant to me, but only you can say whether they are.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 1 month ago #46033 by Judy
Replied by Judy on topic Re: Ulcerative colitis?
Thank you for the help, it is informative and much appreciated.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: GordonGaryBISCatherineWendyKellygreekqueenpeterKatherineSuper UserjimmckChris
We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.