Back in February I had an appeal for DLA, it was dis-allowed because I "didn't have a diagnosis" I thought that DLA wasn't awarded through diagnosis but through the care that every day is needed.
The woman (the legal) made me feel like I was a fraud bombarding me with questions, and asking "why I hadn't had to call the fire brigade and ambulance if I am that bad"
My ex-husband cares for me and I am waiting for another brain scan and the results from a further memory test. Off the record my neurologist believes that I have dementia. This is after years of tests to rule other things out.
I am on anti-depressants and morphine based pain killers for other medical problems that I have. I have telecare equipment installed and a social worker.
Because I failed my appeal (after waiting a year to the date that I requested it) my 'carer' has to go on a job search course so he can get JSA although when he explained to the staff there they told him to claim carers allowance but he cant without DLA I currently receive lr care & lr mobility although in the reasons why I was not entitled originally- they agreed that I needed extra care but because my ex helps me and as I have telecare stuff in I am safe!! Even my social worker couldn't believe this.
I am becoming a recluse I am frightened to go out in case I get lost and people cant understand me.
We have requested a written statement of reasons, although I haven't received it yet.
I hope there is someone out there that can direct me to what we can do next.
(This was set out and typed by my unofficial carer.)
The woman (the legal) made me feel like I was a fraud bombarding me with questions, and asking "why I hadn't had to call the fire brigade and ambulance if I am that bad"
My ex-husband cares for me and I am waiting for another brain scan and the results from a further memory test. Off the record my neurologist believes that I have dementia. This is after years of tests to rule other things out.
I am on anti-depressants and morphine based pain killers for other medical problems that I have. I have telecare equipment installed and a social worker.
Because I failed my appeal (after waiting a year to the date that I requested it) my 'carer' has to go on a job search course so he can get JSA although when he explained to the staff there they told him to claim carers allowance but he cant without DLA I currently receive lr care & lr mobility although in the reasons why I was not entitled originally- they agreed that I needed extra care but because my ex helps me and as I have telecare stuff in I am safe!! Even my social worker couldn't believe this.
I am becoming a recluse I am frightened to go out in case I get lost and people cant understand me.
We have requested a written statement of reasons, although I haven't received it yet.
I hope there is someone out there that can direct me to what we can do next.
(This was set out and typed by my unofficial carer.)