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Minnie_the_Minx said:
It's ridiculous that more and more people are staying in because they're scared someone's going to grass them for being able to walk outside :(
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Agreed. The week that I was barely able to even wobble as far as the loo, VP had no option but to go out on 2 separate days, in spite of the extra pain and fatigue that caused him. He relapsed afterwards, shame those who are so glib about him just needing to make an effort are conveniently never there when he's crashed. :mad:
 
Greebo said:
Agreed. The week that I was barely able to even wobble as far as the loo, VP had no option but to go out on 2 separate days, in spite of the extra pain and fatigue that caused him. He relapsed afterwards, shame those who are so glib about him just needing to make an effort are conveniently never there when he's crashed. :mad:
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:(

and that's why they need to take more notice of fluctuating conditions, but conveniently don't :mad:
 
geminisnake said:
Hi. Got an atos letter and esa 50 form to fill in. I don't see anyone, haven't for years so don't know who to put in for who knows my condition best. Brain injuries don't need ongoing treatment in a lot of cases.
Plus face to face assessment. I think that would be in Dundee, I don't think I would be fit to drive there so do I put I have difficulty leaving the house/using public transport?
Would I be better to see if I can get help from Welfare Rights to fill this in?
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Make a list of all your medicines, if you have any, and list their side effects. Highlight any side effect that appears twice or more.

You might also find these links about head/brain injury useful.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/...c-brain-disorders/head-injury-intro-obd.shtml
It's the official DWP guidance for decisionmakers, in particular see this:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/...ganic-brain-disorders/prognosis-and-duration/

PM me if you like.

Also, don't be afraid to write longer answers on blank paper and attach it to the form.
 
geminisnake said:
Hi. Got an atos letter and esa 50 form to fill in. I don't see anyone, haven't for years so don't know who to put in for who knows my condition best. Brain injuries don't need ongoing treatment in a lot of cases.
Plus face to face assessment. I think that would be in Dundee, I don't think I would be fit to drive there so do I put I have difficulty leaving the house/using public transport?
Would I be better to see if I can get help from Welfare Rights to fill this in?
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If you wanna PM me an e-mail address, I'll send you a .pdf of the Benefits and Work guide to filling out the ESA50 to the best effect, but if your welfare rights people fill in a lot of them, they'd be best if you're not well-versed in filling the bastard things out.
 
equationgirl said:
Make a list of all your medicines, if you have any, and list their side effects.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/...ganic-brain-disorders/prognosis-and-duration/
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I'm only on ADs and I don't know what type of brain injury I have. I will make myself phone Welfare on Monday. I meant to go in to the office today but forgot. I thought there was little point in phoning on a Friday afternoon.
The form has tear marks on it. I looked at it yesterday to see if I could make a start. I didn't get far.
My biggest problem so far is I don't see anyone in the care profession, that was all done years ago and I've been left to get on with it for the last few yrs so I don't know what to put there to start with :(
 
geminisnake said:
I'm only on ADs and I don't know what type of brain injury I have. I will make myself phone Welfare on Monday. I meant to go in to the office today but forgot. I thought there was little point in phoning on a Friday afternoon.
The form has tear marks on it. I looked at it yesterday to see if I could make a start. I didn't get far.
My biggest problem so far is I don't see anyone in the care profession, that was all done years ago and I've been left to get on with it for the last few yrs so I don't know what to put there to start with :(
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You must see your doctor from time to time? Also the links I gave state that 2/3 of people with a moderate head injury never work again, so at least the DWP recognise that.
 
geminisnake said:
I'm only on ADs and I don't know what type of brain injury I have. I will make myself phone Welfare on Monday. I meant to go in to the office today but forgot. I thought there was little point in phoning on a Friday afternoon.
The form has tear marks on it. I looked at it yesterday to see if I could make a start. I didn't get far.
My biggest problem so far is I don't see anyone in the care profession, that was all done years ago and I've been left to get on with it for the last few yrs so I don't know what to put there to start with :(
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Do you not know what part of your brain was damaged?
 
geminisnake said:
I'm only on ADs and I don't know what type of brain injury I have. I will make myself phone Welfare on Monday. I meant to go in to the office today but forgot. I thought there was little point in phoning on a Friday afternoon.
The form has tear marks on it. I looked at it yesterday to see if I could make a start. I didn't get far.
My biggest problem so far is I don't see anyone in the care profession, that was all done years ago and I've been left to get on with it for the last few yrs so I don't know what to put there to start with :(
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Your GP and hospital records will contain all the relevant information. Might be worth discussing with your GP how much the surgery will charge to copy the relevant records for you.
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
Do you not know what part of your brain was damaged?
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I'd guess the front bit as that'll be the bit that hit something(steering wheel?) at 40mph(roughly). I don't know what's wrong with my shoulder either apart from a bit of collar bone missing :)
VP, I did pm you you didn't I?? I haven't looked at my email today though duh!!

I did, you did, thank you :)
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
and are there no reports from when you first had the accident?
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There must be but I don't know where. I know Ninewells(hospital) lost my paperwork for me being there. I think I burned all the paperwork I had when the claim got settled, it was therapeutic. I will phone doc, there must be something in my notes and if there isn't I'll simply go apeshit :)
I know I saw someone at Royal Vic(brain related), and I did tests there, and a consultant about my shoulder. The only name I remember is Mr Gentleman(seriously) but I don't remember who he was!
 
geminisnake said:
There must be but I don't know where. I know Ninewells(hospital) lost my paperwork for me being there. I think I burned all the paperwork I had when the claim got settled, it was therapeutic. I will phone doc, there must be something in my notes and if there isn't I'll simply go apeshit :)
I know I saw someone at Royal Vic(brain related), and I did tests there, and a consultant about my shoulder. The only name I remember is Mr Gentleman(seriously) but I don't remember who he was!
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It looks like Mr Douglas Gentleman could be the one (consultant in Neurosurgery)

http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/services/cbir/cbirindex.shtml
 
Fucks sake, got my DLA renewal form today and I still haven't heard back from my medical in august for ESA :(
 
of course, they completely ignore the alternative explanation. DLA has always been underclaimed, cause a lot of people were in a position of being able to cope without the added stress of claiming it. now there's more and more fnancial pressure piling on, they need all the help they can get. but ph no, the mail has to try to claim ti's all about getting easy money.

cunts
 
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of course, they completely ignore the alternative explanation. DLA has always been underclaimed, cause a lot of people were in a position of being able to cope without the added stress of claiming it. now there's more and more fnancial pressure piling on, they need all the help they can get. but ph no, the mail has to try to claim ti's all about getting easy money.

cunts
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One of the comments says it's the most fiddled benefit, when it's in fact the least fiddled

and 70% on lifetime awards? Let's not forget the fact that they're no longer called lifetime awards anyway
 
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