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What benefits would he be entitled to
buddywitch
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My brother is going to have a stoma operation done and it will be permanant. Is he entitled to any benefits, if so what can he get. He hasnt tried for anything yet.
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It would depend if it effects his ablity to work or if he needs help with caring for him (cooking, personal care such as toileting needs, washing himself etc) or help getting around if his walking/mobility is impaired. No benefits are based on a condition, just how it effects their daily lives.
This advice guide from Colitis and Chron's group NACC maybe be of some help http://www.nacc.org.uk/downloads/disability/AdultGuide.pdfOne day I might be more organised...........
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Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb0 -
He will be able to get free prescriptions as it will be permanent, but needs to apply for the Medical Exemption Ceritificate & should be able to get the form from his GP / hospital.0
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I am awaiting a date for the same op. TBH, I am praying that the op will lead to me having a much easier healthier life,and very very few people would come under the category needing Incap. benefit or DLA as the op is very much designed to improve quality of life. I wish him a speedy recovery.Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it!0
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My sister has DLA but she has other health issues as well.
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An ex-colleague of mine has one and she was entitled to DLA Mobility and a Radar Key for access to public toilets. I believe she would have had a Blue Badge had she applied for it.No longer using this account for new posts from 20130
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Many thanks to you all for you help. He knows he is able to get the Radar key now, which will be helpful.0
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