Hi
My Dad has received High Rate Mobility (DLA) and Low Rate Care (DLA) for over 20 years. However, he was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and my mother (his main carer) was advised to apply for council tax disregard for severe mental impairment. I knew that my Dad needed to show eligibility for middle or high rate care to be eligible, but legislation states that the applicant doesn't have to be receiving the benefit only be able to show eligibility. My mother applied and provided the GP's certificate confirming his diagnosis.
The application was promptly rejected for the reason that he wasn't receiving the HR Care. I pointed out to them that he doesn't have to receive the benefit only prove eligibility, but the Council didn't offer any information as to what they would accept as evidence that my father would be eligible.
Has anyone had the same experience? Did you manage to get around the requirement to show eligibility,if not receiving one of the relevant benefits?
I have advised my Dad about applying for a supersession of the DLA Care decision but he and my mother are concerned that they will remove/ reduce the mobility component as they rely heavily on their motability vehicle, since my Dad tires very easily when he's out and about.
Anybody with experiences of the supersession process, in similar circumstances?
Thank you
My Dad has received High Rate Mobility (DLA) and Low Rate Care (DLA) for over 20 years. However, he was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and my mother (his main carer) was advised to apply for council tax disregard for severe mental impairment. I knew that my Dad needed to show eligibility for middle or high rate care to be eligible, but legislation states that the applicant doesn't have to be receiving the benefit only be able to show eligibility. My mother applied and provided the GP's certificate confirming his diagnosis.
The application was promptly rejected for the reason that he wasn't receiving the HR Care. I pointed out to them that he doesn't have to receive the benefit only prove eligibility, but the Council didn't offer any information as to what they would accept as evidence that my father would be eligible.
Has anyone had the same experience? Did you manage to get around the requirement to show eligibility,if not receiving one of the relevant benefits?
I have advised my Dad about applying for a supersession of the DLA Care decision but he and my mother are concerned that they will remove/ reduce the mobility component as they rely heavily on their motability vehicle, since my Dad tires very easily when he's out and about.
Anybody with experiences of the supersession process, in similar circumstances?
Thank you