Disability related expenditure and financial review for care

tina1148
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I have established DRE and sent reciepts for the increase in prices from 2019 and the cost of living.
They are askibg fir 3 months reciepts rather than the ususal one. They are saying that they will discontinue my DRE if the recieps are not accepted. They are saying they will discontinue my DRE where i have not sent a reciept or asked for one. Can oldham council do this?
They are askibg fir 3 months reciepts rather than the ususal one. They are saying that they will discontinue my DRE if the recieps are not accepted. They are saying they will discontinue my DRE where i have not sent a reciept or asked for one. Can oldham council do this?
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Hi @tina1148, I'm sorry you're having these difficulties with your council. I looked at Oldham's online documentation for their DRE (Disability Related Expenses) but could not find how much evidence they required, just that they need receipts and the costs must be reasonable and related to the disability.
Have you had any social care assessment that they can reference to, so they can see what your needs are and why? If there is a sudden change in evidence requirements it certainly seems unfair to take you off the scheme entirely if you cannot meet it immediately. Since you are in Oldham, have you tried contacting your local Citizen's Advice?1
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