DLA & benefits

Why We needed something to track seizures. Like many parents, we started by scribbling seizure notes in the margins of notebooks, on our phones, and anywhere we could find in the moment. When our daughter Penelope’s seizures began, we wanted to capture every detail — but keeping track of them manually quickly became overwhelming. The Seizure Tracking was one of the first features we ever built into MyPenelope. It had to be intuitive, fast, and usable even during high-stress m

Why daily activities matter for evidence EHCP panels and DLA assessors want to know how needs affect daily life. Capturing not just what happens but how often and how much assistance your child requires is what makes evidence powerful. What to track for EHCPs and DLA Routine tasks: dressing, washing, eating, toileting. Assistance level: Independent / Prompt / Some help / Full assistance. Time taken: use pre-set buckets so entries are quick (<5, 5–15, 15–30, >30). Context: loc

Practical tips on collecting and presenting evidence for a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claim for children. Use trackers and exports to make your application stronger.