Useful resources

[dlfteam]

This thread is a sticky for users to post commonly used benefit-related resources that might be useful for other users.

DLF Team

[Peter aka Sociable]

First one I would suggest is the DWP A-Z of medical conditions:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/s...al-conditions/

And the original "Disability Handbook" it is gradually replacing:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/s...lity-handbook/

The advantage here is that it allows one to know what the starting point will be for Decision Makers and Assessors from declaring a given medical condition and therefore any differences in how the condition impacts on yourself as an individual can then be spelled out appropriately in claim forms and especially appeals.

[AlisonB]

The disability handbooks is out of date period. In the mental health conditions in particular A to Z is far more accommodating and enlightened

[willow]

hi im carole,i have just been diagnosed with copd and emphasema. im so grateful for your advice, where to start is a minefield of do's and don'ts.what to do and what to say especially. again thankyou.

[Ro 1]

Community Legal Advice

http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/index.jsp

[Ro 1]

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

[Peter aka Sociable]

DirectGov:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm

DWP Policy Publications:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/policy-publications/

On-line Claim Forms:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/claim-forms/

Previous Commissioners Decisions:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/commdecs/index.asp

List of key legislation and statutory instruments relating to Benefits:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/s...cial-security/

[reddee]

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[reddee]

You will find advice, forms and guidance on the Appeals service here

Dee

[Ro 1]

Help with health costs:

http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthc...tioncosts.aspx