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  • Clare Chisholm
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13 years 6 months ago #27119 by Clare Chisholm
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Just wanted to share - I'm so relieved and happy that I've just got my award for higher rate mobility and middle rate care. First application, no medical and awarded for 2yrs. I did actually apply 9 yrs ago after major hip surgery which left me wheelchair bound for 6 months, but was refused, and I wasn't in the right frame of mind back then to appeal.

The advice from this site has been fantastic and I'm sure it has helped with my claim. I involved my GP and sent him a letter setting out all the things I have difficulty with, and sent in lots of supporting evidence, such as scan results and letters from my consultant. They did ask the GP for a report, which must have been enough.

I've had a condition since birth which affects my walking, and not claimed until now (I'm nearly 40). It's deteriorated over the last year. This will mean I can get an automatic car it's going to make such a huge difference to my life and my family.

Thanks

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  • originaldave
13 years 6 months ago #27123 by originaldave
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Clare Chisholm
wrote:

Just wanted to share - I'm so relieved and happy that I've just got my award for higher rate mobility and middle rate care. First application, no medical and awarded for 2yrs. I did actually apply 9 yrs ago after major hip surgery which left me wheelchair bound for 6 months, but was refused, and I wasn't in the right frame of mind back then to appeal.

The advice from this site has been fantastic and I'm sure it has helped with my claim. I involved my GP and sent him a letter setting out all the things I have difficulty with, and sent in lots of supporting evidence, such as scan results and letters from my consultant. They did ask the GP for a report, which must have been enough.

I've had a condition since birth which affects my walking, and not claimed until now (I'm nearly 40). It's deteriorated over the last year. This will mean I can get an automatic car it's going to make such a huge difference to my life and my family.

Thanks


Think you need DLA HRM for three years to get car on scheme

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  • kathy1
13 years 6 months ago #27125 by kathy1
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Hi Clare

Congradulations with your award.

Kathy

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  • Survivor
13 years 6 months ago #27127 by Survivor
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Great news! I hope your success will encourage others.

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  • Clare Chisholm
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13 years 6 months ago #27132 by Clare Chisholm
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I checked with the garage today and as long as you have 12 months award remaining you can have a motability car. I know the lease is for 3 yrs, but I'm just looking forward to the next 2 yrs of not worrying about it....

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