Hi there,  

Thanks for joining Your Community - it is very new and parents are still joining. We know completing the DLA form can be a difficult process so hopefully some other parents will soon share their experiences on what they found helpful.. 

It is great to hear that you are not finding things too challenging so far. Although it might not feel like it there are likely lots of extra things you are doing to support your baby that you wouldn’t have to do if he was hearing. For example you mention he has hearing aids, everything you’re doing to help him use these will be extra. 

You can find more examples in our factsheet to help you complete the forms for children who are under three years old.

It can also be useful to keep a daily diary for a few days, recording everything you do for your child because of their hearing loss. And we have information about what you can include as supporting evidence too.   

If you need any further help you can always contact our Helpline.

Take care

Denise

Hiya I got in touch with our local member of the ndcs who came to the house to visit us and gave us lots of guidance on how to complete the form. He also wrote us a supporting letter.

Just a tip, keep a photocopy of all the forms that you submit. This will really help when it comes to renewing DLA at a later date or should you need to appeal. 

Hi. I am just wondering if anyones child who has unilateral hearing been successful getting DLA for their child. I have applied for my daughter (13) so far we have had to go through a mandatory decision to be turned down again and now we have had to appeal this mandatory decision (We are still waiting feedback). My daughter has unilateral hearing. Her hearing is almost normal in the left ear. She has almost no hearing in the right ear and now wears a hearing aid.  She also suffered bacterial meningitis just over a year ago which thankfully didn't affect the ears anymore but has left other long term effects which we have added to her claim.