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13 years 9 months ago #46021 by Judy
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Does anyone here know if you can get DWP for Ulcerative Colitis? Thanks.
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13 years 9 months ago #46025 by Survivor
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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.
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.
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13 years 9 months ago #46027 by Judy
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Yes sorry DLA. I got confused.
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13 years 9 months ago #46028 by Gordon
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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.
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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
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13 years 9 months ago #46030 by Survivor
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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.
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.
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13 years 9 months ago #46033 by Judy
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Thank you for the help, it is informative and much appreciated.
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