I think we did, we got the form on 28 Sept, dated 20 Sept, and her diagnosis was verified on 18 Sept so its unlikely we can claim before then, dunno. Its not like this is a new condition, its been going on since she was born, sigh.
We have the report assessing her for autism and the outcome report that states the diagnosis clearly, both copied and attached, and underlined as to who its for and what it proves.
I have written *pages* and my husband's busy writing several pages as well, trying to make sure we cover everything listed on the National Autistic Society's page about DLA, and the point that she is up in the night several times a night, so hopefully we'll get the higher rate care.
She doesnt qualify for higher rate mobility as she can walk (although with a lot of supervision, sigh), and she can't qualify for lower rate til she turns 5, so we're sortof holding off on that for now, though we filled it all in. Hopefully not a waste of time, and hopefully won't need to appeal.
Good to hear the National Autistic Society has advice for DLA. I know even though I'd had FMS since October 2001, I would only be paid by the date stamped on the form some three years later. I think you've got to have your condition three months prior to claiming, which is why kids - although disabled from birth - can't claim Care until they are three months old.
Remember to photocopy your paperwork and forms. As my renewal comes around every 18 months - 3 years, I typed mine up. So I just modify things slightly, print, sign and attach. Though it does get a bit boring writing 'see attached', it's better than writing out the whole thing.
Yes, definitely will do that, oh yes. Copies and stuff, and 'see attached...' Think i might type up what i hand wrote as well, though it will need to change with her age.
The NAS has some good pages on it, actually, because autism is misunderstood by the DWP. Hell, i think everything is, they employ deliberately thick doctors who don't know jack just so they don't have to pay out, sigh.
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I think we did, we got the form on 28 Sept, dated 20 Sept, and her diagnosis was verified on 18 Sept so its unlikely we can claim before then, dunno. Its not like this is a new condition, its been going on since she was born, sigh.
We have the report assessing her for autism and the outcome report that states the diagnosis clearly, both copied and attached, and underlined as to who its for and what it proves.
I have written *pages* and my husband's busy writing several pages as well, trying to make sure we cover everything listed on the National Autistic Society's page about DLA, and the point that she is up in the night several times a night, so hopefully we'll get the higher rate care.
She doesnt qualify for higher rate mobility as she can walk (although with a lot of supervision, sigh), and she can't qualify for lower rate til she turns 5, so we're sortof holding off on that for now, though we filled it all in. Hopefully not a waste of time, and hopefully won't need to appeal.
Fingers crossed. Sigh.
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Remember to photocopy your paperwork and forms. As my renewal comes around every 18 months - 3 years, I typed mine up. So I just modify things slightly, print, sign and attach. Though it does get a bit boring writing 'see attached', it's better than writing out the whole thing.
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The NAS has some good pages on it, actually, because autism is misunderstood by the DWP. Hell, i think everything is, they employ deliberately thick doctors who don't know jack just so they don't have to pay out, sigh.
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Thanks for your help, advice and support on this. Your experience will hopefully help people like me avoid having to do appeals.
*hugs*