Hi, Ok, so we have established that DLA for my sibling will not be taken away because of being in an IVA although have now been awarded carers allowance. Will this also be disregarded? Thanks.
Last edited by LeFran on Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:28 am, edited 1 time in total.
Thanks again Foggy. Yes, grateful to receive this and to be honest, it is due, but could sway the annual review either way. Either it is taken into account and swallowed up or considered used for the intention it is awarded (which it is as with a child with severe autism, things are not easy and extra expense is always required). Cheers Foggy, and I may phone step change to clarify.
The carer's allowance will help you in many ways including respite and other assistance. In my opinion it should be ignored so let us know what Stepchange say.
Experience suggest that DLA etc. is treated just as another income stream and you have to argue for any greater allowances to compensate e.g. increased heating, certain types of equipment etc.
This will become harder as DLA is replaced with PIP or even as Personal Healt Budgets are introduced i.e. you are given a lump sum to be used to fund care directly.
IVA started March 2011, Completed March 2016 and certificate issued 11 days after final payment. It was not always easy but then some of the best decisions aren't.
