hazel595
04-02-2007, 10:26 AM
hi Jen
big hugs honey....I know you must be finding it difficult at the moment especailly with 5 children to also look after.
been waiting for quite a while to hear about DLA but i think they'll refuse me as i don't have a firm diagnosis yet.
Having a firm diagnosis of Lupus will not mean that you will automatically be entitled to DLA which comes in two parts.
1. The Care Component takes account of how much care you need. It makes no difference whether or not you are actually getting that care.
The lowest rate is payable if you need some attention in connection with your bodily functions. For example, this might include help with eating and drinking, washing and dressing, or using the toilet. It may also be payable where you are unable to prepare a cooked main meal. This might be because you cannot, for instance, turn a tap, carry a pan of hot water, or lack the mental ability to plan a meal.
The middle rate is payable if you need more substantial care. For example:
Frequent attention throughout the day in connection with your bodily functions: OR
Continual supervision throughout the day in order to avoid substantial danger to yourself or to others: OR
Prolonged or repeated attention during the night in connection with your bodily functions: OR
To be watched over for much of the night.
Help needed with jobs like housework, shopping or gardening does NOT count.
The highest rate is only payable if you need the same sort of care as for the middle rate, but need it for 24 hours a day.
2. To have entitlement for the Mobility Component at the lower rate is if you need someone to provide guidance or supervision when you are outside on unfamiliar routes.
At the higher rate it is payable if you have severe mobility problems. For example
If you cannot walk or are virtually unable to walk; OR
If you have a double amputation, or were born without legs or feet; OR
If you are deaf or blind; OR
If you have a severe learning disability or severe behaviour problems and get the highest rate of the Care Component.
The Mobility Component takes account of how much help you may need to be mobile. It makes no difference whether or not you are actually getting that help. However, it is usually not paid if you cannot be moved, or could not appreciate going out. For example, if you were in a coma.
Jen.....if your criteria for symptoms is any of the above you should be entitled to payment of DLA without any diagnosis.
Hope you feel a bit brighter today........xxxx hugs hazel :)
big hugs honey....I know you must be finding it difficult at the moment especailly with 5 children to also look after.
been waiting for quite a while to hear about DLA but i think they'll refuse me as i don't have a firm diagnosis yet.
Having a firm diagnosis of Lupus will not mean that you will automatically be entitled to DLA which comes in two parts.
1. The Care Component takes account of how much care you need. It makes no difference whether or not you are actually getting that care.
The lowest rate is payable if you need some attention in connection with your bodily functions. For example, this might include help with eating and drinking, washing and dressing, or using the toilet. It may also be payable where you are unable to prepare a cooked main meal. This might be because you cannot, for instance, turn a tap, carry a pan of hot water, or lack the mental ability to plan a meal.
The middle rate is payable if you need more substantial care. For example:
Frequent attention throughout the day in connection with your bodily functions: OR
Continual supervision throughout the day in order to avoid substantial danger to yourself or to others: OR
Prolonged or repeated attention during the night in connection with your bodily functions: OR
To be watched over for much of the night.
Help needed with jobs like housework, shopping or gardening does NOT count.
The highest rate is only payable if you need the same sort of care as for the middle rate, but need it for 24 hours a day.
2. To have entitlement for the Mobility Component at the lower rate is if you need someone to provide guidance or supervision when you are outside on unfamiliar routes.
At the higher rate it is payable if you have severe mobility problems. For example
If you cannot walk or are virtually unable to walk; OR
If you have a double amputation, or were born without legs or feet; OR
If you are deaf or blind; OR
If you have a severe learning disability or severe behaviour problems and get the highest rate of the Care Component.
The Mobility Component takes account of how much help you may need to be mobile. It makes no difference whether or not you are actually getting that help. However, it is usually not paid if you cannot be moved, or could not appreciate going out. For example, if you were in a coma.
Jen.....if your criteria for symptoms is any of the above you should be entitled to payment of DLA without any diagnosis.
Hope you feel a bit brighter today........xxxx hugs hazel :)