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We got DLA!!!!!

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bonkerz · 03/09/2007 22:05

after 12 weeks of faffing around we finally got told today DS will get lower rate mobility and middle rate care! Am so relieved as i gave up work on friday to be around if DS needs me at school etc.

Does middle rate care allowance automatically entitle me to carers allowance?????

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evenhope · 03/09/2007 22:09

Well done!

I think (but I'm not sure) that carers allowance depends on your income and how many hours you work (under 15 a week?). If you've given up work I would claim for it- they can only say no!

coppertop · 03/09/2007 22:15

I don't know about carers allowance but if you get tax credits make sure you phone and let them know about the DLA. You will get extra money.

Congratulations!

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bonkerz · 03/09/2007 22:15

yeah i gave up work friday so am now unemplyed

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bonkerz · 03/09/2007 22:18

is it silly to feel like we finally have proof of DS problems?

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coppertop · 03/09/2007 22:18

Not silly at all!

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bonkerz · 03/09/2007 22:21

thank you. feel i have finally proved my DS has difficulties and wont feel so embarrassed when people stare cos he is screaming

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Sidge · 03/09/2007 22:23

Great news!

Yes you can claim CA - more here Carers's Allowance

You can only get it if you earn less than (I think) £84 per week, after deductions. It is a taxable allowance so you will have to declare it for Tax Credits etc.

Howdydoody · 03/09/2007 22:24

I get middle rate DLA for ds2 and get carer's allowance too. I work but can only earn up to £350 approx a month before it gets cut. If you can prove he needs care more than a "normal" child the same age you should get carers allowance too

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 03/09/2007 22:24

Good news bonkerz

You need to apply for Carers Allowance. I think you can do it online.

Sidge · 03/09/2007 22:25

Hmm, not sure how I managed to squeeze an extra "s" into Carer's...

Howdydoody · 03/09/2007 22:26

As Sidge says you do get taxed on it but you also get an extra amount on your tax credits for having a child with disabilities which almost covers the amount you are taxed. (How many times can i use the word TAX in one message!!!!)

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bonkerz · 03/09/2007 22:28

thanks will apply now. Cant wait for the back date payment either and great timing with me giving up work on friday!!!

Do i ask for it to be backdated from date i got DLA granted from IYKWIM????

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Howdydoody · 03/09/2007 22:42

They will tell you bonkerz when it came first be claimed from

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 03/09/2007 22:46

You won't be able to back date it if you've earned over the income limit in those weeks. IYSWIM.

Sidge · 03/09/2007 23:09

You can't get it backdated where you have earnings.

They will only allow it from after your last pay packet (if over 80-odd quid), so they will probably start it from Monday if you finished work on Friday unless you are on paid leave.

Jenkeywoo · 03/09/2007 23:11

Well done, I'm so pleased you got your decision and also that you can now apply for CA. We've been waiting for our DLA decision since July 6th - god it's awful waiting isn't it? so they took 12 weeks for you? I guess we still have some waiting to go.

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