Hi Hannah,

Try this link http://www.direct.gov.uk...isabledpeople/index.htm

It should take you to the disability benefits page of the Directgov website and it tells you how too claim.

You should be able to get DLA and your Mum may get carers' allowance as she gave up working to look after you.

Hope it helps.
Love, Doreen xx

Hi Hannah,

The forms are very long and tedious to fill in but don't let that stop you. It's well worth completing the pack and the NRAS guidelines are an invaluable help.

I would suggest that you start keeping a diary of your illness from now on ... just a few notes each day about how you are feeling ... include everything from your mental state (if you're feeling down) right through to joint pain, swelling, the lot. A diary is a very significant addition to the DLA application and can make all the difference to your being awarded it or not. And the longer you have to show them, the better. Also, when you complete the forms, answer every question in terms of your very bad days, not as you feel on that particular day or on good days.

Good luck with it!

Joanna

now you will have to be carefull with the forms Hannah get an expert to do them for you .

a tip No Ans is a yes Ans and no ans is a no ans they won,t give it too you if the slightist of ans are not in there favor .

So every day is your worst day and stick to that don,t ans it sometimes gets better just your worst time ever .

hope you get it
Could Mum get attendace allowance ?Could you apply for a moblity car for when you are 17 .Could Mum have one for you .
Christine