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The Guides These guides have been specially written for people who have IBD and
will help you present a true picture of how this condition affects your
everyday activities. You can download each guide or you can request a
copy by writing to NACC or e-mailing
or by phoning the
information line 0845 130 2233.
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“Thank you for the wonderful claiming DLA guide! It was very easy to
follow and the information, guidance and tips were superb… Without the
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 An Overview which gives you an idea of the main benefits available for
people with UC and Crohn’s.
Guide to Claiming DLA which helps you to decide if you could be
eligible and then takes you through the form step by step. There is also
a
Guide for children under 16.
DLA Revisions and Appeals which helps you through the next stage if
your claim has been unsuccessful. There is also a
Revisions and Appeals
Guide for children under 16
Change of Circumstances which explains what you should do if you are
receiving DLA and your condition changes.
Guide to Attendance Allowance which will help those people over 65 who
are not on DLA.
Guide to Going Sick or Resigning on Health Grounds which will explain
the benefits you may be entitled to and the help available to stay in
work.
Guide to the Personal Capability Assessment which will take you
through the way your incapacity is assessed and how you can answer the
questionnaire. There is also a
Guide to Challenging a Decision if you
have been found capable of work.
The DLA Volunteer Support Service If you would like to have general guidance in filling in the DLA or AA
forms, challenging a decision or preparing for an appeal tribunal, a
specially selected and trained volunteer will talk through any practical
questions but will not be able to give specific advice on an
individual’s circumstances.
When you have obtained the claims form from the Benefits Enquiry Line
0800 88 22 00 and the guide from NACC, give the information line a ring
on 0845 130 2233 to make an appointment for one of our volunteers to
ring you. If your application has been turned down our volunteers can
also help you in your decision to appeal and what the process involves.
Other Sources of Help If you feel you
would like to talk to someone face to face there are many organisations
that can help:
Your first step could be a visit to a Citizens Advice Bureau.
Their website
will give you details of your local one. You could also try the Disability Information Advice Line (DIAL).
The
website will give you a directory of local offices. If you would like to talk to someone over the phone, call the Community
Legal Service Helpline on 0845 345 4 345 and go straight for the option
to speak to an adviser. An easy website to navigate and understand is
www.direct.gov.uk
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Understanding IBD
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