2006-09-08 00:12:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello I have severe depression but I cannot claim disability living allowance as i haven't told my doctor the full extend of my problems. So my advice to you is tell the truth as they will find out and don't be to proud to admit you need help. You will get some negative answers on here but if you have paid you national insurance and contributed to the economy (My opinion) then go ahead. On the disability living allowance form there is amental section so don't let people tell you its just for physical problems this is not true good luck.
2006-09-08 00:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by jules 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not disability allowance but you should definitely be entitled to disability benefit. The first one is for a permanent disability and income. The second one is seen as just temporary or short term.
2006-09-08 09:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by The purple sock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the your local CAB, work with your community MH team and GP
and or Consultant as you would need the help and support of all of these people.
DLA is a very difficult benefit to get, and can take years, and a lot of additional stress...it has very complex rules, which stops the scroungers, yes some do get through, but ignore the judgmental people answering, they don't know your personal circumstances. you do need good advice and support.
The complex rules also mean there are very deserving cases who miss out on DLA and have to take their cases to European courts
All of the above people mentioned in my post can give you much better advice than some of the answerers on yahoo questions
Good luck, look for your support in the real world around you.
2006-09-08 08:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by ME*UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social Security Disability is for people who have worked most of their lives and paid into Social Security. You paid out of your paycheck every payday to be able to use it for retirement or disability. Whether it is physical or mental. Social Security Disability is money you worked for. If you truely have a disability you need to contact Social Security. They are the only ones that can tell you if you are entitled, not yahoo answers.
2006-09-08 10:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ginnygirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Follow the link I've put in at the bottom. It is the goverment website for benefits and will help you decide whether or not to apply. DLA has two componants, care and mobility. You need to show you have significant problems with each part to receive even the lowest level of money. to get it for mental health is quite rare as it has to impinge on yor mobility but can happen. If you decide to apply I've put a second link with guidance on applying, or ask CAB for advice.
2006-09-08 14:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by Cazza 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take serious offence to people who think that other people with valid and oftentimes life destroying mental conditions who are unable to work are "moochers" because they get a small amount of money from the government which enables them to (barely) survive without a normal income. You don't know anything about this person's current circumstances, so are in no position to judge...
I sympathise with you because of personal experience.
You can be allocated DLA if you are unable to do day-to-day actions without assistance. For example, cooking, getting upstairs or downstairs, using the bathroom or shower, or even going out to shop for daily needs. The amount of money you are awarded is based on level of need, and even at the highest level of need, the award is not much.
2006-09-08 07:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Disgruntled Biscuit 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Your Doctor Will know your condition and will need to write to the benefit office if he feels you are unable to work.
He may decide you could be assessed better by a psychiatrist or some other professional in this Field.
Do not give up or feel put off, you are in titled to DLA.
Look after your self
2006-09-08 09:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes; bar back injuries, depression is the biggest use of sickness benefit. You will however have to prove it via your doctor, and have regular consultations to assess whether you are clinically depressed.
2006-09-08 07:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by nert 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would have to have a very strong case that your depression prevents you from looking after yourself and that you can't or won't go out on your own.
2006-09-08 10:21:01 · answer #9 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... and nor should anyone else....plenty of people have tough lives and feel ****. i am a bit annoyed at the way society and individuals gives themselves labels and then think they automatically should recieve benefits or sympothy and use it as an excuse not to work.....so your depressed...its not the end of the world......remember theres always someone out there worse of than you..many in developing countries who dont get any help they get on with life and make the best of what theyve got
2006-09-08 07:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by lee b 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋