Dla

2_litre

hi
my dads just had his leg from the knee down amputated due to complications with diabetes will he qualify for the mobility part of dla automatically ? many thanks

mealone

2_litre wrote: »

hi
my dads just had his leg from the knee down amputated due to complications with diabetes will he qualify for the mobility part of dla automatically ? many thanks

No he wont, nobody has automatic rights to DLA unless you have under 6 months to live.

DLA is not paid for any disability but the effects that any disability have on an individual and your dad will have to wait 3 months before he can apply as a amputee and be expected to need the same amount of help for a further 6 months.

Many amputees cannot get the higher rate mobility componant or have it awarded for a short time after amputation then its not renewed depending on how they cope with the amputation.

2_litre

mealone wrote: »

No he wont, nobody has automatic rights to DLA unless you have under 6 months to live.

DLA is not paid for any disability but the effects that any disability have on an individual and your dad will have to wait 3 months before he can apply as a amputee and be expected to need the same amount of help for a further 6 months.

Many amputees cannot get the higher rate mobility componant or have it awarded for a short time after amputation then its not renewed depending on how they cope with the amputation.

Thanks for the reply
having read through the dla forms and reading up about it the qualifying criterea is unable to walk or virtually unable to walk in my mind he cant walk with one leg or is it not that simple thanks

onetomany

if he dont then thats disgusting my son get it and he can walk

mealone

2_litre wrote: »

Thanks for the reply
having read through the dla forms and reading up about it the qualifying criterea is unable to walk or virtually unable to walk in my mind he cant walk with one leg or is it not that simple thanks

Its very complicated because its your dads condition that you need to put on the application and we are all diffrent, some amputees run marathons like the blade runner and others never recover.

If he lost his lower leg to diabetes has he other conditions that effect his mobility or care needs?

Will he be able to mobilise with a prostetic when his wound heals, though it will take longer to heal then most and he is at risk if the limb rubs but thats away down the line yet.

Can you give more information as to his general health and age?

McKneff

Like the first poster says, it depends how he copes with his disability.

Hopefully in the long term he will have a prosthetic leg and possibly lead a pretty normal life. Lots of people do. Look at some of the athletes at the disabled Olympics some with no legs at all and still they manage to break world records in running. I'm sure your dad would rather be like that than have an extra few quid a month. See how he is coping in 3 months/6months time.
Good luck to him

2_litre

mealone wrote: »

Its very complicated because its your dads condition that you need to put on the application and we are all diffrent, some amputees run marathons like the blade runner and others never recover.

If he lost his lower leg to diabetes has he other conditions that effect his mobility or care needs?

Will he be able to mobilise with a prostetic when his wound heals, though it will take longer to heal then most and he is at risk if the limb rubs but thats away down the line yet.

Can you give more information as to his general health and age?

Hes 61 and suffers from arthritus in his knees obviously diabetes now he struggled to walk before the complications at 61 will he be given a prostetic leg ? its all a bit of a shock really and he lives by himself so really im just looking to see what help he can get (obvious;y most will come from me ) thanks again

mealone

2_litre wrote: »

Hes 61 and suffers from arthritus in his knees obviously diabetes now he struggled to walk before the complications at 61 will he be given a prostetic leg ? its all a bit of a shock really and he lives by himself so really im just looking to see what help he can get (obvious;y most will come from me ) thanks again

How bad was his walking like before his op and why was he struggeling, his arthritis?

Some older people get prostetics and some dont, alot of it depends on him and his abillity to cope with change and the condition of his stump.

I am asking the kind of questions you need answers for before applying for DLA, will you be applying for both componants, I assume he will need help around the house to mobilise, keep himself clean, cooking a meal etc and thats whats counted for the care componant and he will be unable to walk at first but his longterm ability depends on how well he does in rehab but I would have though a short award could be warrented or longer depending on hiis other health issues.

Dont fill the form in on line, age concern help or other WRO can also help, the forms are very difficult to fill in and the response has to fit the criteria or he will be turned down.

A month ago I was the one with a relative who had to sign a consent form to lose a leg, my aunt had a massive blood clot in her groin that stopped the blood flow to her leg and she needed emergency surgery, luckily she survive and her leg was saved though it is taking her a long time to heal due to diabetes.

2_litre

mealone wrote: »

How bad was his walking like before his op and why was he struggeling, his arthritis?

Some older people get prostetics and some dont, alot of it depends on him and his abillity to cope with change and the condition of his stump.

I am asking the kind of questions you need answers for before applying for DLA, will you be applying for both componants, I assume he will need help around the house to mobilise, keep himself clean, cooking a meal etc and thats whats counted for the care componant and he will be unable to walk at first but his longterm ability depends on how well he does in rehab but I would have though a short award could be warrented or longer depending on hiis other health issues.

Dont fill the form in on line, age concern help or other WRO can also help, the forms are very difficult to fill in and the response has to fit the criteria or he will be turned down.

A month ago I was the one with a relative who had to sign a consent form to lose a leg, my aunt had a massive blood clot in her groin that stopped the blood flow to her leg and she needed emergency surgery, luckily she survive and her leg was saved though it is taking her a long time to heal due to diabetes.

Some good advice there thank you

McKneff

Yes, i would recommend help with the form. My husband get the lowest rate and it was just absolute murder filling in all the pages and pages of this form,
which seemed to be asking the same questions on different pages.
Good luck and hope your dad is getting on well. Cant imagine how difficult it is for him not just physically but mentally too.