Hi everyone,
today I've finally started to fill in the DLA form that I've had for many weeks now. My care award is due to run out in a few months time. I keep putting it off as I just haven't had the energy to sit and do it and to be honest, I usually find it a bit depressing to see in black and white just how much help I need. If we didn't desperately need the money to cover the extra cost associated with my needs, I really wouldn't bother. I'm sure you know what I mean.
Anyway, just wondered if anyone knows or has noticed that the renewal form is no longer a renewal but just the same form as for a new claim? It is 5 years since my last renewal so perhaps this is the norm now or have they sent me the wrong form? What do you think? I can't ring to ask with it being Saturday.
Also in the past the form consisted of 2 distinct parts, 1 relating to care component and 1 to mobility. Since my mobility award is indefinite/ for life, I was not required to fill in that part when making a renewal claim. Now, the questions relating to each component are included in the one form. Although the covering letter states that my mobility award will continue, I think I should still fill in those questions relating to my mobility, to avoid confusion. What do you reckon?
I should apologise for the basic questions. I'm not really so thick (honest) but not too good at the moment and doing anything at all, even thinking is a effort!
Thanks for any advice
Diane x
