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curlybabe_2
curlybabe_2 Posts: 28 Forumite
in Bankruptcy & living with it
My doctors have told me to get excerise for my legs and they have recommended that I go swimming a few times a week

its cheaper for a membership

Would this be classed as a reasonable expence on my SOR due to medical reasons

I am registered disabled however I work full time so I don't get any allowances

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  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    You would need proof from your GP once the reciver sees that shouldnt be a problem...
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • fiveyearplan
    fiveyearplan Posts: 10,145 Forumite
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    If your doctor prescribed swimming could that not be put under prescriptions?! ;)

    :j :j


  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    its treated as seperate thing on its own FYP or at least mine was...I provided proof & SOA'd it under prescriptions & the OR told me to move it...
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • curlybabe_2
    curlybabe_2 Posts: 28 Forumite
    thanks for you help guys
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    but as long as you have supported medical proof & the membership is the bare basic & not too excessive then the OR will look into it
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • curlybabe_2
    curlybabe_2 Posts: 28 Forumite
    I can get one for £35 quid per month - its in a hotel but parking near the door and quiet
    tried to go to the local pool but by the time I walk from the car park I can't do anything else and its crowed so standing round - doing no good for my leg
    thanks everyone
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