From email and an encouragement to us all.

"On 30 June I wrote a formal letter to the DLA asking them to look at their original decision to stop my DLA. I decided to take your advice and throw everything at them (what had I got to lose?), so my letter ended up being four pages of detailed argument. I looked at each of the reasons they gave, and tore them apart. I didn't play the victim and give them another list of ailments, I just read the details thoroughly. I berated them for not contacting my GP, for being inconsistent, for being insensitive, and for moving the goalposts where DLA entitlement is concerned. I also led them to believe that I had help with the letter from the local CAB (I hadn't). In fact I didn't use any outside agency, just the power of argument.

As I told you previously, I was not optimistic about the outcome, but didn't want to give up without a fight.

Ten days later, on 9th July, I received a letter telling me "You are now entitled to Disability Living Allowance".

I couldn't believe it. They've moved me to the lower rate for mobility, but left me on the higher rate for personal care, so I'm getting a reduced amount, but it is still substantial. I don't know how long I will have it for - and they will probably try it again next year -  but for the moment I've got it back.

What surprised me was how easily they backed down, and the promptness of their decision. My impression is that they suspected that I was serious about my appeal, and that they didn't want the whole thing to go to a tribunal.

Anyway, I've got my DLA back and I'm happy."