What counts as disability?

stefano

sh1305 wrote: »

....you only need to have had the needs for 3 months and expect them to last for another 6.....

But does the need for 3 months need to be outside of the hospital environment? I am being discharged tomorrow, so do I start counting 3 months or can i claim already?
Also, will I be entitled to a blue badge for the vehicle, for easy parking, as I will need more room to get out of the car, which my wife will be driving.

Indie_Kid

I'm not too sure about that. I know there's a question about hospital stays.

As for the blue badge - from what you've said, you have severe walking difficulties, right? That entitles one to a blue badge. You don't need DLA for this.

stefano

...and sorry to keep bothering you, but who do I need to contact for a blue badge?

Indie_Kid

Your local council. There should be information on their website which gives contact details.

stefano

sh1305 wrote: »

I'm not too sure about that. I know there's a question about hospital stays.

As for the blue badge - from what you've said, you have severe walking difficulties, right? That entitles one to a blue badge. You don't need DLA for this.

Having spoken to my Council's Social Services, it appears that blue badges are only available to those with permanent disabilities, so hard luck for me.

tripp_989

hello everyone i am after some help and advice i am suffering with my spine since having my son 2 years ago i had 2 epiduals and a spinal block and now i am left in cronic pain daily i am under the pain clinic at the hospital and i am on morphine and pregabalin daily but told i am not entitled to dla!! my partner is at home most of the time now to care for me and my son as i struggle to get out of bed most days i have social services in =volved with me now and are helping with adaptions around the house can some help me please thanks x

Indie_Kid

tripp_989 wrote: »

hello everyone i am after some help and advice i am suffering with my spine since having my son 2 years ago i had 2 epiduals and a spinal block and now i am left in cronic pain daily i am under the pain clinic at the hospital and i am on morphine and pregabalin daily but told i am not entitled to dla!! my partner is at home most of the time now to care for me and my son as i struggle to get out of bed most days i have social services in =volved with me now and are helping with adaptions around the house can some help me please thanks x

You can only get DLA if you have care and /or mobility needs. The care has to be from another person.

stefano

sh1305 wrote: »

You can only get DLA if you have care and /or mobility needs. The care has to be from another person.

What is the definition of mobility needs?

Indie_Kid

You need to have supervision or guidance needs outside or have severe walking difficulties.

rayzer

Finally I have a voice.

I was born partially sighted (I have one eye) and also have hearing problems. From birth I've had operations on my ears (grommets etc) which now at the age of 39, I need hearing aid(s) and suffer tinnitus from the perforations in both ear drums. I've had a number of corrective surgerys for a prosthesis but all have failed leaving me to wear an eye patch. Thats basically a summary, now the question is.... Am I disabled? I have been knocked back several times now over the years as I do not meet the 'standards' set out to be classed as disabled? Please help!