Completing the DLA form

Hi

I am filling in my renewal for DLA and I don't know how to fill in the section "Getting Around Outdoors" It asks about walking, but when I am outdoors I use a wheelchair.

I can only go out when my husband is with me, and I have to use the chair. I have to walk between the house and the car as the path/road isn't wheelchair friendly. I use 1 or 2 sticks and the support of my husband.

Do I ignore all boxes and talk about how I get around outdoors in the "anything else" section?

I really don't know how to do this bit.

I really need to get it right, as most of the time I don't go out, as my ME and Fibromyalgia are fairly severe, and both of which are dismissed by the DWP.

Thank you for reading
Louise

For help in completing the section which you mention, have you referred to the guides in the DLA resources?

If you have a physical problem that makes walking difficult you may qualify for the higher rate of mobility on the grounds you are virtually unable to walk.
I would suggest you download the DLA guide on physical grounds on this site.

Hi

Yes I have, but I can't find anything other than focusing on walking.

If there is something in there that may help, and I've miseed it, please can you let me know.

I keep having a read through, but my mind goes after a while.

Thank you
Louise

If you look at question 22 onwards it will explain.

Thank you for the advice, I shall have a good read up, and get my husband on the case as well.

I'm not completing the form until I've done some reading up first. I'll tackle that section tomorrow.

Thank you