If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Disability related expenditure and financial review for care

tina1148
Community member Posts: 21 Connected
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?
Comments
-
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?They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
Online Community Specialist
Concerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
Want to give us feedback? Complete our feedback form now.
Opinions are my own, such as mashed potato being bad.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 12.9K Start here and say hello!
- 6.5K Coffee lounge
- 41 Games room
- 425 Cost of living
- 4.4K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 208 Community updates
- 9.2K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.5K Work and employment
- 785 Education
- 1.6K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 611 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 370 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 758 Transport and travel
- 30.4K Talk about money
- 4.3K Benefits and financial support
- 5.1K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 16.4K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 4.7K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.2K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 857 Chronic pain and pain management
- 160 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.2K Mental health and wellbeing
- 322 Sensory impairments
- 819 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.
Do you need advice on your energy costs?
Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.