We eventually got an email from HOC requesting further information:

History of #2 child (they've already had all our records from our GP)

Assessment from a specialist paediatrician and/or developmental Psychologist. (This has to include the need for special schooling and the prognosis for independant living and future employment in adulthood) FFS - how are we or any one else to know whether they are gonna be a lazy good-for-nothing (its all just specualation)

A school report (just started school but I've asked teacher who said no problem).

Indication of ability to perform daily activities.

All this is absolutely fine - I appreciate they don't know her, but they've had all her records, she's been seen by the panel doctor, and its just more expense and more delay.  Its all very frustrating, as there's absolutely nothing wrong with her!

At this moment in time, I've just had enough of it all .....

On the plus side - I had a lovely night with two of my best friends last night - I'm experiencing something I cant remember the last time I had ....... a hangover! :o)