DLA change of address query

Hello,

I have an indefinate award of DLA and have just moved house, currently drafting a letter to inform DLA unit of the change. I understand from reading other posts that a change of address is not considered a change of circumstances, and therefore should not trigger any reassessment.

However, in our new house we have a toilet upstairs as well as downstairs, whereas previously we only had one upstairs. I am aware that my award of middle rate care is partially based on the fact that I am limited as to how often I can go up and down the stairs each day (I have ME), and I know they ask about where the toilet(s) are in the house on the DLA form. Having a downstairs toilet does make things easier for me but I still have problems moving around the house, especially at this time of year as my legs keeping giving way! I also still have to go upstairs to rest in bed a couple of times a day.

Basically what I would like to know is

1. Do I need to tell them I now have a downstairs toilet?
2. If so, could this be grounds for a reassessment?

Thanks.

Hello,

I have an indefinate award of DLA and have just moved house, currently drafting a letter to inform DLA unit of the change. I understand from reading other posts that a change of address is not considered a change of circumstances, and therefore should not trigger any reassessment.

However, in our new house we have a toilet upstairs as well as downstairs, whereas previously we only had one upstairs. I am aware that my award of middle rate care is partially based on the fact that I am limited as to how often I can go up and down the stairs each day (I have ME), and I know they ask about where the toilet(s) are in the house on the DLA form. Having a downstairs toilet does make things easier for me but I still have problems moving around the house, especially at this time of year as my legs keeping giving way! I also still have to go upstairs to rest in bed a couple of times a day.

Basically what I would like to know is

1. Do I need to tell them I now have a downstairs toilet?
2. If so, could this be grounds for a reassessment?

Thanks.

I have secondary progressive MS so moved in January this year to a new purpose built disabled bungalow with a wet room and full disabled access from my lounge and main bedroom to my patio. In my last accommodation I was in a ground floor flat which was wheelchair friendly, but had a bath with a shower and bath seat.

As required, I informed the DLA Unit in Blackpool of my move and that I was now in a purpose built disabled bungalow. My DLA award wasn't changed. A change of address is not classified as a change of circumstances, but claimants must inform the DLA of their new address.

I don't think you have anything to worry about, if you still have sufficient mobility and/or care needs to qualify you for DLA.

That is useful to know, as I am just referring myself to the council for a Disabled Facilities Grant to hopefully get a ramp for my front door, and may invest in other equipment in the future.

My condition has not changed at all, so I know I am ok on that front.