My son is 8 years old, we get DLA care but not mobility

lisarad1986

My son is 8 years old we get dla care but not mobility but he cant walk properly or get in bath day to day stuff need help

steve51

Hi @lisarad1986

Good Morning & Welcome it’s great to have you today.

I am one of a team of Community Champion’s here at Scope.

We have got a member who is very very good with Benefits.

I will forward your post onto her straightaway.

 Hi @poppy123456

I have got another “Benefit Inquiry” for you.

Many thanks.

@steve51

poppy123456

Thanks for the tag @steve51

HI and welcome,

You can put in a change of circumstances for a worsening of condition if you think he should be awarded mobility. Although do be aware that if you do this you will be sent more forms to fill in and return and you do risk him losing everything he already has. Of course they could award him a higher rate, along with the mobility part and the decision could also stay the same.

This link may help but it does depend on how he's affected. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/before-you-claim-dla/claiming-dla/

Chloe_Alumni

Welcome to the community @lisarad1986! I hope Poppy has helped you.

Please let us know how you get on feel free to join in with other discussions.  

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community glad you have joined us.

When was the decision made about your sons claim can you still appeal the decision ?

I look forward to seeing you around and hope you get your issue sirted