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You can challenge their refusal but as Terry said get someone to help with the form. My local hospice did mine.
It annoys me that some bureaucrat sits in an office, having absolutely no idea of how MND affects us and simply adds up points from a questionaire to determine qualification for a benefit we are all entitled to grrrrrrrrrrrr.
Hi Cad Unfortunately you need to swing the lead a bit. Exaggerate your condition like how many times you've fallen over. A bit of sadness and depression is always good. Read all this thread , Jock gives some good advice, as always , about not being able to walk 20 yards unaided, Maybe ask OT for a rolllator to 'show' progression of illness. Good luck. Dude
Hi Cadbury (Cad doesn't work). I bet you're not sleeping well and are down a lot,maybe get GP to prescribe anti-depressant and sleepers. Get all the ducks in a row. To be fair to assessors they will put down what they see and hear. They are working to guidelines. Dude
Hi Dude
Can't do it I'm afraid (stubourn and pig headed ) I just think anyone diagnosed with MND should be entitled to all the help going , but thank you for the advice
received pip within about 3 weeks. GP was great and did the ds1500. sep 2015. I wouldn't have known to ask for it if it was nt for people talking on here. so a big thank you x
We are going away nxt week so will sort it once we are back. Maybe ill call them as im not sure i could fill the form in as my right hand is very weak, who do you think could help me fill it in?
Anyone, my sister filled my one in for me as I have a bit of a problem writing now, I just had all the information to give her,
Where did u say u are going Denise? We fly to Rome on Tuesday for 2 days and then on the med cruise for 9
I know, for many it's a daunting place but don't look at the title, a hospice is normally about living your life as best as you can, thus making the most of it.
You can go and see, like most things they don't force you. They are normally used to dealing with us and offer another set of OT's, Physio's, etc.
You could also ask your doctors as they might have some ideas. Mnda connect could also probably get someone around to help you.
Remember, when filling in any forms to put your worse day down and not your advantage one.
Missed you yesterday but I do understand.
Love Terry
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Thankyou Terry.
I was coming out just as the doctor took you in, so i couldnt say hello. I was at the desk with my husband. I have to say what a wonderful
Power wheelchair you have!
I was so lucky to get it when I did as it's really given me some independence. It is not right for everyone but it is for me. Not the most comfortable chair and not so good on uneven stuff.
How was your specialist.
Love Terry
TB once said that "The forum is still the best source for friendship and information."
It will only remain so if new people post and keep us updated on things that work or don't work and tips.
Please post on old threads that are of use so that others see them and feel free to start new subjects and threads.
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