DLA renewal form

Hi just received the 40 page renewal form in the post today, have noticed some people mentioning a short renewal form, have I got the correct one? this is my first time renewing.

Thanks very much

Some people do get the longer form. Personally, I think it's better because it gives you more scope to give them a full picture, but 40 pages is a bit daunting.

cheers thanks for that

One of the tips given to me by my welfare rights worker, when completing my DLA renewal was if the 4 x option tick boxes when answering any questions don't categorically allow a perfect answer to your intended reply then use the space underneath the tick boxes for 'other information' INSTEAD, to give a detailed and more precise answer to the question asked, even if you have to repeat the same/similar info over and over on slightly different questions on the same theme.
The supposed benefit of this is that rather than being computer graded per your box 1,2 3 4 answer, your more fulsome written answer requires a 'real human' to make an assessment requiring them to take longer, and give more thought to, your response rather than allowing a dispassionate computer to do the work for them.
Obviously the more experienced mods/site owner might take a dfferent view and comment also, so I would wait and see if further advice is forthcoming. It worked for me...but am happy if this advice isn't posted should the moderator disagree or wish to make any qualifications to this advice.
Also, as has been stated in other threads..don't be daunted, think about your reply, maybe write your answers on a sheet of paper and refine each one for consistency before entering it on the form, maybe taking 4-5 days (time permitting,) doing a few pages each day, so as not to stress out all in one go. Good luck!

I think that giving detailed information is a great idea. You should see how much extra information I gave with my last renewal, and it was worth the effort because I got an indefinite award.

What I did, rather than fill the boxes in, was to type out all the extra information on separate sheets and attach them. I found that easier for me, and I put the question numbers clearly on the sheets to make it readable for the decision maker. I'm afraid my added notes came to a dozen pages - the decision maker must have let out a weary sigh when s/he saw them.

Mine was kept at the same rate for HRM and HRC/AA but from 'for life' down to 'indefinite'..but its was still a good result....5-10 hours of careful and considerate thought to your reply...is nothing compared to perhaps being downgraded or losing all your benefit....even just keeping the same benefit wil help your immediate circumstances for now...allowing you to plan over the coming months for any possible changes of circumstances/rules in the future..