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Date: 22.05.2013
From: Vicks

Subject: DLA-please help!

my partner applied for dla in the first week of March, which then they sent a report off to his doctors to be filled in.....basically the doctors receptionist kept hold of it for 8 weeks and to the best of our knowledge it still hasn't been filled in and my partner is relying on getting it as we are struggling getting to his hospital appointments etc and we are going without gas and electricity to pay to get there.....i know theres no guarantee we'll get it but its REALLY putting a strain on our family....can anyone advise me what to do?
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Date: 22.05.2013
From: Bsk

Subject: Re: DLA-please help!

go to CAB and they will help. Do you get other benefits? If you do you should be able to get your fares to the hospital refunded.
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Date: 22.05.2013
From: marlene

Subject: Re: DLA-please help!

Hi Vicks, have a look further down the posts and have a look at the one from KAZZ she had problems getting DLA but got there in the end. You must get that GP to fill your partners forms out.
CAB will be able to help you with anything else you may be entitled to rent/poll tax rebate. Do you care for your partner full time? I know there is an allowance for this. I hope this is helpful.
CHIN UP and don't give up. It is hard enough coming to terms with being ill without all this extra pressure.
Take care
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Date: 23.05.2013
From: kazz

Subject: Re: DLA-please help!

i rung the drs every day for weeks untilthey did it vicki took them over 8 weeks i got refused then i asked them to look at it againonce i knewmy dr had sent the report off .. my advice was to keep on at the drs or it just sits on there desk .. good luck x
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