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11 years 7 months ago #92249 by sarannie
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Hi, I have almost completed the ESA50 using the brilliant guides on here - thank you 
I read on one post that somebody's partner (who was also their carer) wrote a statement of truth to add to the form. Is this of particular benefit and, if so, what could I say? On the DLA form there is a space where a partner or carer can write a statement about what impact the claimant's illness has on their life (or something like that) and I wondered if I should write something like that? I have, however, filled in the ESA50 on his behalf and will sign to say that I have done so I'm not sure whether this is necessary. What do you think?
I read on one post that somebody's partner (who was also their carer) wrote a statement of truth to add to the form. Is this of particular benefit and, if so, what could I say? On the DLA form there is a space where a partner or carer can write a statement about what impact the claimant's illness has on their life (or something like that) and I wondered if I should write something like that? I have, however, filled in the ESA50 on his behalf and will sign to say that I have done so I'm not sure whether this is necessary. What do you think?
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11 years 7 months ago #92251 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Statement of truth
sarannie wrote:
You say that you have completed the DLA form for your partner, I assume this was because they were unable to do so on their own, has this been done using their words that you have simply transcribed onto the form, or have they had no imput to the form and the words are wholly your own.
If the latter, then a I think a seperate statement by you will add nothing that is not already on the form, although this is not reason to write such a statement, obviously if the former, then a statement by you will add an extra dimension to the evidence available to the Decision MAker.
Gordon
A statement from a partner, relative, or carer can be of value when making a claim for DLA.Hi, I have almost completed the ESA50 using the brilliant guides on here - thank you
I read on one post that somebody's partner (who was also their carer) wrote a statement of truth to add to the form. Is this of particular benefit and, if so, what could I say? On the DLA form there is a space where a partner or carer can write a statement about what impact the claimant's illness has on their life (or something like that) and I wondered if I should write something like that? I have, however, filled in the ESA50 on his behalf and will sign to say that I have done so I'm not sure whether this is necessary. What do you think?
You say that you have completed the DLA form for your partner, I assume this was because they were unable to do so on their own, has this been done using their words that you have simply transcribed onto the form, or have they had no imput to the form and the words are wholly your own.
If the latter, then a I think a seperate statement by you will add nothing that is not already on the form, although this is not reason to write such a statement, obviously if the former, then a statement by you will add an extra dimension to the evidence available to the Decision MAker.
Gordon
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11 years 7 months ago #92324 by sarannie
Replied by sarannie on topic Re:Statement of truth
Just wanted to say thank you for these very helpful replies. I meant to thank you all sooner but missed the forum opening hours.
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