ScienceGeek Report post Posted April 14, 2009 The dreaded big brown envelope has arrived. I'm going to get help this time to fill it in and actually have my dx this time around as well. Just looking at the form is making me nervous Wish me luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Did you take photocopies of your original application? This will help you put the right information into the renewal application. If nothing has changed in your level of needs, you should get re-awarded at the same level. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Nope we didn't make copies of the original form Then again the original form wasn't particularly well written and it was missing a lot of stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Well, this time, take copies so that it will help you next time Try not to put it off, otherwise you will just spend more time feeling nervous. I found the NAS website had some useful information on filling in the form. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Good luck. Do look at the links in the pinned DLA topic above, they might help you organise your thoughts. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresa Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Good luck , try not to put off doing it, i ended up untill one in the morning and had to send it via special delivery, i wont be doing that again. link's helped and past post's also NAS website I found helpful. Teresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted April 21, 2009 How long do you think I could put off filling this in? The claim doesn't run out until the end of September. I can't deal with this right now, it is an already stressful time of the year without this on top. Got several major pieces of coursework due in on Monday and then revision for exams to do. Plus I have to gather medical evidence etc, I just don't have the energy for it. D'ya think putting it off until early June would be ok? I've filled in the NAS supplemental sheets already and that was mentally draining enough for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Well my daughter's form sat in the envelope for a few weeks before I got round to it and they actually sent us a reminder! Like you I couldn't face doing it. I think you're probably safe to leave it till June, although if you need to ask anyone else for evidence it might be a good idea to approach them now just in case they take their time. You're probably safe leaving the form filling till June, I think they like to give people the maximum amount of time to fill in the form to ensure that it's processed before the claim runs out, just in case of delays - eg if they needed to collect more information before making the decision. K x Edited April 21, 2009 by Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted April 26, 2009 When do we have to renew them? as in how many x years? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caz2007 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Well when i was at college for 4years i had to re new mine every 2years why i ask myslef, but sence i lifed have not to re fill any fourms in for my dla so i'm not too sure, i dont now when they deside i think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Still not finished it They put my renewal at 1 year because I was still awaiting dx appointments when I applied the first time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Whoot! Finally posted the damn thing today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Got letter from DWP today, my DLA has been renewed for another 3 years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Got letter from DWP today, my DLA has been renewed for another 3 years! thats something that can be put to the back of your mind for a few years, well done for persivering. JsMumxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Great news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KezT Report post Posted August 24, 2009 well done - its nice when its done and dusted for a while. We just got DH's renewal through - extended indefinitely WOOT! They hardly ever do that But I think DS's will be up for renewal soon - I doubt he'll get more than a year or two - things change so much at his age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 24, 2009 What a relief for you! K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted August 24, 2009 Thankfully I'll be finished with uni by the time it is up for renewal again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
