dla/esa

hello,
is there any reason/s why I couldn't apply for dla, even though I'm on esa (wrag).?

stephano wrote:

hello,
is there any reason/s why I couldn't apply for dla, even though I'm on esa (wrag).?

Hi S,

There is nothing at all to stop you making a claim for DLA.

You must have suffered from the limitations/disabilities/care needs, as a result of your medical conditions for at least 3 months before your claim, and be expecting to suffer the same for at least 6 months after you make your claim.

If you are going to make a claim, you should not delay, as they can only backdate any award, to the date of your initial claim.

DLA is a totally seperate allowance, and is not classed as income for the purposes of any means test.

See :

www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits...edpeople/DG_10018702

DLA Claim forms

DLA Guides

There is also a section on DLA in our FAQ's :

FAQ’s

bro58

Thanks, Bro.

hello,
can support-letters be attached to a dla claim form?, as per. esa questionnaire?
explaining additional day to day living difficulties?

stephano wrote:

hello,
can support-letters be attached to a dla claim form?, as per. esa questionnaire?
explaining additional day to day living difficulties?

Hi S,

There is no reason why you could not include such letters.

A letter from a friend/relative/carer to the same effect can also assist.

It would help if you discussed your claim with your G.P., as G.P.'s may have a significant input into your claim.

See reports that your G.P. may be asked to fill out by the DWP :

www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/medical-reports-completion.pdf

bro58

Many thanks, Bro,
how long do dla payments last? Is it similar to esa..time-limited,
or assessment/prognosis-based, or ..?