DLA - claiming : Paper copy or online? Evidence etc.

[Netcurtainssoneedawash]

Have been stupidly putting off claiming this for one of my kids, as still getting over the form when I did it for the other one (3 years ago) That claim was successful and the money has helped so much towards the extras they need.

Ware on our knees both with dealing with their disabilities and financially we are in such dire straits. I know we are stupid not claiming when they are entitled to - particularly as this child has greater needs - but it is such a massive task.

If I phone for the form and they send it out and return it within six weeks, I believe the DLA awarded is backdated to the day the form is applied for?

Does that mean I have to handwrite on the one they send me though?

Can I phone for the form to 'register' today as the "D - Day" date for application - but still fill in an online version, then print it out and send back?

The thought of doing it makes me feel sick. The thought of having to do it by hand, then photocopying it makes me feel even worse. As awful as doing the form is - at least typing the thing will make having a copy easier.

Any wise words from anyone who has done this recently?

Also would you enclose their most recent SEN statement? Just the main bit or all the reports etc. I know you need evidence - but not sure how much is required?

[MsRyanGosling]

Not sure about doing to online.

What about getting some help from CAB or DIAL or a carers support service? They'll fill it in with your answers and do all the photocopying for you ?

[choc0clock]

On paper. I usually write a lot for each question (just cross reference it and attach it). I write it on word which i find easier than writing by hand and easier to edit).

Also, if you fill in the form online you have only a limited amount of words to put in each box. If you write on paper, you can write as much as you like.

download the cerebra dla guide. It is a must and a masdive help in filling in the form

[choc0clock]

And send in copies of all recent reports and the statement too. The statement is in itself a lot of proof that your DC need more help than the NT peers.

good luck.and and . The form is depressing to complete