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Post by maz500 on Mar 30, 2007 21:40:10 GMT
Hi
Probably not the most appropriate board for this post but am so pleased had to share news.
I've recently had to reapply for DLA as Cai's was due for renewal. I was told by most professionals that as he was walking (all be it, very wobbly and still needs pushchair 99% Of time) - that it would be unlikely he'd get higher mobility.
CAB helped fill form in and blatantly lied on it and I felt so uncomfortable with her replies I asked Welfare Rights to help instead. I can honestly say that we put the worst day down but did not lie - and he's got it.
It's amazing what windows this extra entitlement then opens for you. We shall be looking into motability now and a blue badge.
Always remember, the professionals don't always know best. If in doubt apply anyway - they can only say no.
M x
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Post by shirley on Mar 30, 2007 22:17:24 GMT
Thats great news I have just put in my form for DLA Care component for Grace, so keep your fingers crossed xxxx
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Post by Rilith on Mar 31, 2007 7:02:19 GMT
Thats great Hunni.
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Post by mashpotato on Mar 31, 2007 16:03:36 GMT
congrats, thats great news
the blue badge makes things a bit easier
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Post by trinkle on Apr 1, 2007 19:07:17 GMT
Thats great news. Let me know how you get on with motability, I think they may have to be 5 for that but you never know.
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 1, 2007 22:26:22 GMT
trinkle just out of curiosity how long did you get the mobility for, i think for motability if you lease a car you need to get it for 3 years and if you buy 3-5 years great news hun good luck with the blue badge xxxx
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Post by sarahncharlimai on Apr 6, 2007 21:34:01 GMT
hi, a mum who i am in contact with has a little boy who has just turned three got awarded the blue badge so maybe i think they may have reduced the age limit for it?
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Post by trinkle on Apr 9, 2007 20:17:03 GMT
We have been awarded mobility for 3yrs. Maybe i will look into motability, thanks.
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 9, 2007 22:50:29 GMT
that's great news trinkle let us know about motability i think if we are successful with the mobility component then we may look into motability.Have you applied for your blue badge ?
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Post by trinkle on Apr 10, 2007 21:20:51 GMT
Hi, I applied as soon as i got my mobility letter and my blue badge came within a week, it's great!
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 10, 2007 23:01:51 GMT
fantastic news !!!!!!!!!
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Post by maz500 on Apr 12, 2007 22:33:11 GMT
Hello again,
Great news Trinkle. Waiting for ours at moment. By the way, have checked with motability and a 3 yr old is eligible, it's purely the higher rate mobility they are interested in.
We'll be scanning the garages I think over next few weeks. I'm aware that Cai isn't likely to be entitled to this forever so we will just make the most of it while he is. However, won't be too nice when they take the car away from you, but we'll deal with that bit when we have to.
Take Care M x
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Post by trinkle on Apr 13, 2007 20:37:16 GMT
I think they give you a choice of a car or an allowance to put towards a car.
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Post by shirley on Apr 26, 2007 7:00:35 GMT
I got a letter last week saying that they have applied for a medical report about Grace, I am really hoping this is a good thing and we get the DLA soon. How long did it take for most of you ?
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Post by lizzymd² on Apr 26, 2007 7:47:21 GMT
It only took us 2 weeks to get it, I did it online then they called us. 2 days later we got a letter, then money paid following week.
Good Luck and I hope you laid it on thick
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Post by shirley on Apr 26, 2007 8:12:02 GMT
Oh I did Lizzy, actually felt a bit bad but I know it has to be done or she wouldnt get anything x
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 27, 2007 9:08:18 GMT
hi everyone great news i just received a letter to say that we can still get higher rate DLA and higher rate mobility for 5 years so i think we will look into buying a car under the motability scheme ,good luck with yours shirley xxxxxxxxx
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Post by heather1979 on Apr 27, 2007 12:05:40 GMT
Thats fantastic Shell!! Aaliyahs got high rate till august 08 then we will have to reapply, and we got our new car on the mobility scheme,theres no way we could afford a 16 grand car at the moment ourselves!! Oh by the way you remember Anita with morgan and flynn...shes pregnant again not that she was happy about it!!
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 27, 2007 12:35:05 GMT
have you leased it heather, and OMG how will she cope with another !!!!!!!
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Post by heather1979 on Apr 27, 2007 16:37:05 GMT
Hi Shell, its on a 3 year lease thing then you can either buy it at a reduced price or you can get a new one every 3 years, i just hope Aaliyah gets the mobility next time it due for renewal!! As for Anita it wouldn't be too bad if she at least washed them!!the kids are always dirty with dirty clothes and thats when shes at school in the morning so she obviously isnt bathing them or changing there clothes but shes always clean with named clothes on ....it pees me off she said she was due another as she'd had one in 2001,2003,2005 and with it being 2007 she was about due one but that she wasnt happy about the test being positive!! well im not being funny but she could have kept her legs closed!!lol i will pop in too creche on wednesday if your going??
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Post by shirley on Apr 27, 2007 17:43:16 GMT
Wow Shell, that is great news, hopefully you will get a really nice new car. xx
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 29, 2007 7:31:52 GMT
Hi everyone we have been and got a lovely Ford Focus we decided to lease, you have absolutely nothing to pay for apart from petrol we have to wait about 3 weeks for it to be shipped in, i am so excited we have never had a brand new car my car is not very reliable so this will be heaven, anyway best go and join in the jolliness with the kids their all excited bout charlie,s birthday ,xxxxxxxxx
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 29, 2007 7:34:11 GMT
oops forgot i will be at creche wednesday c u then love to aaliyah xxxxxxxx
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Post by shirley on Apr 29, 2007 8:00:48 GMT
Oh you lucky thing !!! what colour did you go for, I love the ford focus, you will have to post a picture !!
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Post by pinkshell1110 on Apr 29, 2007 8:43:16 GMT
hi shirley its tonic blue i will put piccies on when we get it xxxxxxxx
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