Turned down for DLA/AA? Think you're not getting enough?
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´I´ve received a huge pack of papers! What do I do?´
´What do I need to do before the hearing?´
Writing useful evidence for Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance appeals
´What should I do on the day?´
´What happens after the hearing?´
Useful contacts
Find the appeal form
On the internet:
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/jcp/stellent/groups/jcp/documents/websitecontent/dev_012310.pdf
DWP Disability Benefits Helpline
Helpline: 08457 123 456. Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6.30pm
Find your local advice service
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Citizens Advice Bureaux help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice. You can find your local CAB by going to:
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice
Community Legal Advice
Community Legal Advice helps people find information and advice, including local independent advice services and CABs.
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 345 4 345
Minicom: 0845 609 6677
Or look in your Yellow Pages.
For further information and help with your appeal whatever your disability
Community Legal Advice
Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid. If you live on benefits or a low income, call 0845 345 4 345 for independent advice about debt, education, benefits and tax credits, employment and housing problems.
Helpline: 0845 345 4 345
Minicom: 0845 609 6677
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
DIALUK
DIAL UK is a network of disability information and advice services.
Helpline: 01302 310 123
Text Phone: 01302 310 123. Please use voice announcer.
Email: informationenquiries@dialuk.org.uk
www.dialuk.info
The Disability Law Service
The Disability Law Service is a national charity that provides confidential and independent legal advice for disabled adults, their families and carers.
Helpline: 020 7791 9800. Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1pm, 2.00pm - 5pm
Minicom: 020 7791 9801
Email: advice@dls.org.uk
Website: www.dls.org.uk
Barton Hill Advice Service
Barton Hill Advice Service is an advice service in East Bristol. It has a useful website.
Further help for older people
Age Concern
Age Concern is a large charity working with and for older people. It has a network of local services across the country.
Helpline: 0800 00 99 66. 7 days a week from 8am - 7pm.
Useful factsheet about DLA and AA:
www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/Documents/FS34AADLAAPR07.pdf
Help the Aged
Help the Aged is an international charity working with and for disadvantaged older people.
Helpline: 0808 800 6565. Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.
Useful factsheet about AA:
www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/AdviceSupport/FinancialAdvice/HelpClaimingBenefits/AttendanceAllowance/default.htm
Further help for deaf and hard or hearing people
RNID
RNID is a charity working with and for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Telephone: 0808 808 0123
Textphone: 0808 808 9000
Fax: 020 7296 8199
Email: caseworkteam@rnid.org.uk
Useful factsheets about DLA and AA:
www.rnid.org.uk/information_resources/factsheets/benefits/factsheets_leaflets
Further help for blind or partially sighted people
Action for Blind People
Action for Blind People is a charity which provides support and advice for blind and partially sighted people.
Helpline: 0800 915 4666
Email: benefit.check@actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Useful factsheet about AA: http://static.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/files/attendal-406.pdf
Useful factsheet about DLA: http://static.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/files/dla-131.pdf
RNIB
RNIB is a charity working with and for blind or partially sighted people.
Helpline: 0845 766 9999
Useful factsheet about DLA and AA:
www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_welfare_rights.hcsp
Further help for people with mental health conditions
MIND
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
Helpline: 0845 766 0163. Monday to Friday 9.15am to 5.15pm
If you are deaf or speech impaired, use the same number. If you are using BT Textdirect add the prefix 18001.
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Useful factsheets about AA and DLA: www.mind.org.uk/Information/Factsheets/Employment+and+benefits/Benefits.htm
Further help with children's claims
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a charity working with and for families with disabled children.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555. Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm & Monday, 5.30-7.30pm
Textphone: 0808 808 3556
Useful factsheet about DLA for children with Learning Disabilities:
www.cafamily.org.uk/FactsheetDLA.pdf
The charities listed above that deal with specific disabilities will usually provide help to children with those disabilities (for example, RNIB will be able to advise on claims for blind or visually impaired children).
Find another charity
There may be other charities that can help you that are not listed here. Often charities set up to help with your illness or disability are a good place to start.
Guidestar UK is a website that will help you find appropriate charities in your area.
www.guidestar.org.uk/index.aspx
You could also look in your Yellow Pages, or ask at your local library.
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