I've been refused DLA for son, aged 9, newly diagnosed

Hi Tom,

Citizens Advice has some useful information on this subject. Firstly you can ask to have your decision looked again, through a process called mandatory reconsideration. The info on that is here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/dla-appeals/dla-mandatory-reconsideration/

If you are still refused after mandatory reconsideration, you can have your appeal go to an independent tribunal, and the details on that are here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/dla-appeals/DLA-appealing-the-decision/ 

If your mandatory reconsideration is refused and you need help making your appeal, Citizens Advice recommends:

'You can get help with your appeal from your nearest Citizens Advice or a local disability support agency. You can find details of disability support agencies near you on the Scope website if you’re in England and Wales or on Disability Information Scotland.

You might be able to get someone to act as your representative during the appeal - they don’t have to be a lawyer or a professional. They can help you with the paperwork and might speak on your behalf. You can ask your local Citizens Advice if they can help you find someone'

Hope this will be of some help, and good luck challenging the decision.

Best wishes,
Ross - mod

Hi

Take a look at Scope and ask there!....lots of people that have had the same experience as yourself and they will walk you through it.