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12 years 11 months ago #55410 by beverley1956
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Hi I filled in my DLA form 4 weeks ago and sent it off. Two weeks later DLA sent out the dreaded brown envelope and told me i wasn't entitiled to the Care component or the mobility component! i was shocked to hear my GP went against me in everything i told the DLA, and they based their decision on my GPs comments. I filled in the forms to the letter stating in great detail everything about my disabilites and how it effects my everyday life! I also stated that my daughter moved house to the same street as mine so she could care for me! It makes me feel that everything I put in the forms makes me out a BIG FAT LIAR! :angry: I used your site and done everything your wonderful advise gives! I am just so mad at my GP :angry: and dont know were to go from here! Help :unsure:

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12 years 11 months ago #55414 by Glenys12
Replied by Glenys12 on topic Re: DLA
I too have received that dreaded brown envelope saying I was not entitled to care or mobility component. Age Concern helped me to fill in the form it was before I joined this site. I am waiting to find out how they came to their decision. Feeling pretty fed up right now and don't know what to do

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12 years 11 months ago #55421 by Gordon
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beverley

I think the first thing you need to do is to see your GP and understand why there is such a discrepancy between their submission and yours.

Once, you have done this, and seen whether they will alter the evidence, you can make a decision whether to appeal or not.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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12 years 11 months ago #55425 by millymoo
Replied by millymoo on topic Re:DLA
Hi

Does your GP know how your disability affects you? I spoke to my GP before i sent in my DLA forms and had written all this down for her, so she scanned this onto my records so that it was there should my report be done by any other GP in the practice. My GP had no idea how bad things had become until i told her, its a difficult thing to discuss but they do need to know. I had only really gone to see my GP for repeat medications the rest of the time i was seen frequently by various consultants at the hospital!! Because you are only allocated a 10 minute slot each time you see your GP it is difficult to sit and explain how your disability affects you.

I hope this is of some help to you. Good luck if you decide to appeal!!

Big hugs
Mm :) xx

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12 years 11 months ago #55525 by beverley1956
Replied by beverley1956 on topic Re:DLA
Hi yes i told my GP everything, and that my daughter moved house to care for me. Also told her i was applying for the DLA and she said she would take a note of that!

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12 years 11 months ago #55527 by Chris_63
Replied by Chris_63 on topic Re:DLA
Ask your GP for a copy of the report tht was sent to the DWP - you are entitled to ask to see this.

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