You are right there Jan - at the samaritans where my husband does some work a retired GP is one of the helpers - he fills in the forms for claimants - no refusuals yet- when he analysed the latest forms he found the same question was asked no less than 9 times in different parts of the form! J
DLA awards are dependant on many factors - medical evidence from consultants and GPs is the overriding one; alot get turned down because the decsion makers are unable to interpret what the medics say; however those decisions are more often than not overturned on appeal. Glad your husband has his. Turning to the car- if he has higher rate mobility (and he should if he can't walk more than about 50/60 yards )he should be able to get a mobility car - many without deposit; road tax is free with those. J
I'm glad R got his DLA but I think it's disgusting that you had to fight for it. I'm glad the MacMillan Nurses helped you - they do a fantastic job and should get far more recognition than they do.
Sorry to hear about the car, I hope you can get something sorted out xxx
Ida, the mobility cars are every day family cars - Fiestas, Clios, Yaris etc. Noone knows they are mobility cars - Mobility is just the name of the organization who run the system. Your husband should have had a brochure with the DLA Award - if he gets higher rate mobility that is. J
Ida, that is what I was trying to say - the initial decision makers can only go on the tick boxes - on appeal the papers are referred to a medic - the initial decisions are often refused Ida - but they are more often than not overturned. In the current application form the same question is asked in different ways no less than 9 times - answers are compared - the slightest discrepancy and the claim is rejected. The fault rests with the O and M people who designed the forms.J
In order to qualify for a motability car you need at least 3 years, highest rate mobility component. I agree car is just a thing, more important things to worry about right now.
I hope everything goes alright with the scan on Wednesday.
I have not posted on your thread before, firstly may I congratulate you for your resiliance and courage, you appear a truly amazing woman.
In respect of the "motobility scheme" I can provide some information.
In exchange for your monthly mobility componant of DLA your can approach a car dealer who operates the scheme and have a new car. It works a bit like leasing, they take care of the insurance and servicing. You can usually get a small car without any other contribution. Alternatively you can "top up " your payments to have a larger, higher spec vehicle.
You can also claim free car tax for a mobility vehicle.
You need higher rate mobility component to qualify for the "motobility scheme".
Hope this helps. xxx
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The pedal uphill may be hard but remember once you reach the top you can take your feet off and freewheel all the way down!!!
Good luck Ida. I am sure the creditors will be sympathetic.
How is everything apart from that? How is R, yourself and the kids?
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