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13 years 6 months ago #79448 by mellynda50
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Hi
I am very new to this so will be grateful if anyone can help. I am currently receiving DLA high mobility and low care, however my health problems have slightly changed, although asthma is severe and unfortunately not controlled very well i now suffer with incontinence, I was wondering if anybody out there is getting high care for asthma, as I find I am needing more care. Thank you
I am very new to this so will be grateful if anyone can help. I am currently receiving DLA high mobility and low care, however my health problems have slightly changed, although asthma is severe and unfortunately not controlled very well i now suffer with incontinence, I was wondering if anybody out there is getting high care for asthma, as I find I am needing more care. Thank you
13 years 6 months ago #79450 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Asthma
mellynda50 wrote:
This appears to be your first post, so can I suggest you have a look at the following FAQ which explains how to navigate the site.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Our DLA guides are on the following link
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
To qualify for Higher Rate Care you will need to show that you have care needs both day AND night.
Gordon
Hi
I am very new to this so will be grateful if anyone can help. I am currently receiving DLA high mobility and low care, however my health problems have slightly changed, although asthma is severe and unfortunately not controlled very well i now suffer with incontinence, I was wondering if anybody out there is getting high care for asthma, as I find I am needing more care. Thank you
This appears to be your first post, so can I suggest you have a look at the following FAQ which explains how to navigate the site.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Our DLA guides are on the following link
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
To qualify for Higher Rate Care you will need to show that you have care needs both day AND night.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
13 years 6 months ago - 13 years 6 months ago #79472 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic Re:Asthma
mellynda50 wrote:
Hi M50,
If you are currently in receipt of an award of DLA, which it appears that you are, and you feel that your Care Needs have increased due to new conditions, or a deterioration in your existing conditions, and you wish to have your current DLA award looked at again, reviewed, because of this, then there is some risk involved in that your whole DLA award will be looked at again.
This could result in a loss or reduction in one or more of your awards, they could stay the same, or you may gain the increase that you feel that you now qualify for.
Please see the links previously posted in our other responses to your query.
Please remember, it is not the medical conditions themselves that qualify someone for an award of DLA, moreover it is the resulting limitations/disabilities/care needs that would qualify a claimant for a DLA award.
bro58
Hi
the last time I asked for a review of my claim would have been a 12month ago approx, so if i made a claim it would be a new one, but would the dla that i have now be in jepordy (does that make sense)
Hi M50,
If you are currently in receipt of an award of DLA, which it appears that you are, and you feel that your Care Needs have increased due to new conditions, or a deterioration in your existing conditions, and you wish to have your current DLA award looked at again, reviewed, because of this, then there is some risk involved in that your whole DLA award will be looked at again.
This could result in a loss or reduction in one or more of your awards, they could stay the same, or you may gain the increase that you feel that you now qualify for.
Please see the links previously posted in our other responses to your query.
Please remember, it is not the medical conditions themselves that qualify someone for an award of DLA, moreover it is the resulting limitations/disabilities/care needs that would qualify a claimant for a DLA award.
bro58
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