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whey-hey we got dla!

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jenk1 · 21/10/2005 09:52

cant believe it!

Have got middle rate care and low mobility for DS, and it was backdated to JULY!!!!!

Just in time to pay for our holiday in a couple of months that i thought we would have to cancel.

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DinoScareUs · 21/10/2005 10:00

Oh jenk1, some good news at last, fabulous!

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Jayzmummy · 21/10/2005 10:01

Well done you.Enjoy the holiday....you deserve a break

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eidsvold · 21/10/2005 10:43

fabulous !!!!!!

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JakBat · 21/10/2005 10:51
Grin
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coppertop · 21/10/2005 11:19

Yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa! Brilliant news! Enjoy that holiday.

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piffle · 21/10/2005 11:45

Congrats they've (DLA)had a good month I think.
Well done!!!!

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MorticiaMerlot · 21/10/2005 12:24

Oh well done Jenk - worth the perservering eh? Not that you should have to! [sad}

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KarenThirl · 21/10/2005 13:52

Well done, Jenk. It's niced to have a silver lining, isnt it?

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macwoozy · 21/10/2005 15:35

Really glad to hear it, have a fantastic holiday.

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Socci · 21/10/2005 15:36

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jenk1 · 21/10/2005 17:08

right, ive got a question for you all, if as ds has low rate mobility - does he qualify for a blue badge?

And if so how do i go about getting it?

TIA

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macwoozy · 21/10/2005 17:11

I don't know about that, but you do know you can get carers allowance now don't you? I'm sure you can get it from middle rate care component.

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Davros · 21/10/2005 19:36

He won't qualify for a blue badge (I think) as it has to be higher rate mobility although you may be able to get one independent of DLA from your Council. Maybe all the pressure and reapplications from people (inc MNers) with children with learning disability is finally filtering through into the consciousness of the DLA staff????
Anyway, its great news, so pleased for you and to hear you can have your hol

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