If you do not feel happy to use THT there are other sources of assistance.  Your local council or Primary Care Trust may fund a HIV support service that is not THT. They should be able to help. They usually have a Citizens Advice Person that works alongside them. Of course you can approach the Citizen's Advice Bureau directly if you wish.

Try your local social services.

You can submit your information in another format other than the DLA556 if you find it difficult. This can be a long letter or diary for example.  You need to mention how you deal with the day as well as the night, mention all your medical conditions and list the doctors you will use to provide the supporting medical evidence. You can also ask for an extension to the time if you find you need more. In either case you would call the person listed on the letter sent with your DLA556 and let them know.

Hope this helps,

John. 

A hi,

Would be happy to help, assist, clarity & direct with your claim.

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i have just recieved a dla 556 form, my specialist told the dwp that i have difficulty walking and still i have to fill the forms in, is this usual with most cases?

 The DWP are essentially checking whether those awarded Disability Living Allowance under "Special Rules", still qualify under this process.  In most cases the determination is that they find most are expected to live past 6 months. So they have to reassess you to see if you qualify for Disability Living Allowance under the "Normal Rules". This is why you have been sent a DLA556.

Click here for a basic overview of the process.