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DLA appeal this Friday

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jambuttie · 16/10/2006 16:06

And I am scared.

OUr appointment is at 10.30 where we go in front of the panel.

DT2 currently recieves low rate but we say should be middke- i think not sure on all this still, met with the man from the advice shop today who is representing us and he said he is pushing for high rate

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coppertop · 16/10/2006 23:34

Will keep fingers crossed for you. xx

eidsvold · 17/10/2006 06:22

hope it all goes well for you.

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jambuttie · 17/10/2006 16:01

thanks everyone

does anyone have any experiences on this?

I have made a 2 week diary too off Josh's life and what his day entails. You take it for granted as a parent and just do it bt when you see it all written down wow its loads!!!!

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 18/10/2006 13:54

Good luck on friday.

Just take a deep breath and remember that they are independent of the DWP. They've seen some of the crap decisions that they've made in the past and will listen to your case fairly.

I think (sorry bit vague) that at our appeal they asked the DWP guy to speak first. They might not even show at your appeal - they don't always. He said his piece on why we had been awarded low rate and then they allowed me to argue each point. We also went throught the diary - at the part when he said that dd only needed about 1 hours extra care each day.

It'll be fine. Go get 'em!

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jambuttie · 19/10/2006 09:49

thanks very much hun fingers crossed we will be ok

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coppertop · 19/10/2006 11:16
coppertop · 19/10/2006 11:18

Btw has anyone told you about the SN board's rule that if/when you win a DLA appeal you have to buy drinks for us all?

Bah! It was worth a try.

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 19/10/2006 12:06

And chocolate cake.....

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jambuttie · 19/10/2006 16:40

I will gladly buy you all a drink- well those close by anyway

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jambuttie · 19/10/2006 16:40

and the BIGGEST HUGEST chocolate cake I can find

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maddiemostmerry · 19/10/2006 17:27

It went well then?

A big slice for me,please.

Heartmum2Jamie · 19/10/2006 19:35

Good luck for tomorrow, I will have everything crossed for you.

macwoozy · 19/10/2006 21:17

Good luck jambuttie

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 20/10/2006 11:41

Hope it's gone well Jambuttie.

HumphreyComfreyCushion · 20/10/2006 13:17

Same here - hope it's good news, jambuttie.

PeachyBobbingParty · 20/10/2006 13:21

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whatever the outcome

maddiemostmerry · 20/10/2006 13:22

Oh, I've only just realised its Friday today.

Hope it went well

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jambuttie · 20/10/2006 13:31

WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!

At least they actually listened to what DT2's day incurrs bless him

Got awarded High rate too

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PeachyBobbingParty · 20/10/2006 13:38

Oh fab

Congratulations to you all

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jambuttie · 20/10/2006 13:57

thankyou thankyou thankyou

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macwoozy · 20/10/2006 15:13

That's great, well done, was it as bad as you thought?

2mum · 20/10/2006 15:28

excellent news jambuttie

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jambuttie · 20/10/2006 15:59

it was a bit scary, was really really nervous.

They were quite nice though, the doctor was lovely.

I took a 10 day diary with me which I don't even think they looked at after the discussion we had.

I am glad they have now recognised he needs more than an hours care per day but to get high rate wow I was stunned

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 20/10/2006 16:00

Yay!!!! Well done! So pleased for you.

Wasn't as bad as you expected then?