walking now does this change things?

Catanddogs

Hi there everyone

jazabelle

I doubt he will get mobility if he can run and walk up to an hour. Care would be another matter - does he still have care needs?

Indie_Kid

jazabelle wrote: »

I doubt he will get mobility if he can run and walk up to an hour. Care would be another matter - does he still have care needs?

I agree with this. When looking at mobility, they take into account how far they can walk (ie, can only walk a few meters before pain sets in) and how they walk.

I would say that if he can run; then he wouldn't be entitled.

jazabelle

I would also think he would have to report the change to the DWP asap. It's a huge change to go from not being able to walk at all to running, and they would have based their decision on something that isn't the case now.

If he gets caught/reported - it might be seen as fraud, as they say you must report changes of circumstances.

GlasweJen

Yup inform the DWP as soon as possible, your uncle will get another pack through so that the claim can be reassessed.

Indie_Kid

GlasweJen wrote: »

Yup inform the DWP as soon as possible.

I wouldn't; just in the case the child is having a good day.

TOBRUK

To go from being unable to walk at all to be able to run is a massive change. - your uncle and family must be amazed and overjoyed. The child must have been seen by a specialist at some point or at least the GP will know about the child's condition.

With such a change I would certainly take the child to see the GP to discuss it and ask a lot of questions as soon as possible. The GP will be able to advise whether it is a permanent change or perhaps tests could be carried out etc. I think I would talk to the GP before anything else, and then inform DLA if it is necessary. I wouldn't ignore it as your uncle could get into a lot of trouble!

Catanddogs

Thanks everyone i will pass the information on.

longhotbath

TOBRUK wrote: »

To go from being unable to walk at all to be able to run is a massive change. - your uncle and family must be amazed and overjoyed. The child must have been seen by a specialist at some point or at least the GP will know about the child's condition.

With such a change I would certainly take the child to see the GP to discuss it and ask a lot of questions as soon as possible. The GP will be able to advise whether it is a permanent change or perhaps tests could be carried out etc. I think I would talk to the GP before anything else, and then inform DLA if it is necessary. I wouldn't ignore it as your uncle could get into a lot of trouble!

Totally agree TOBRUK. The parents must be so delighted and pleased.
I certainly would be - everyone around my son works incredibly hard at getting him independent. I would love him to only need to get a lower rate, because then he wouldnt need the support that he needs now, and would live his life more independently than he does now - it would also be so much easier for us too!

TOBRUK

longhotbath wrote: »

Totally agree TOBRUK. The parents must be so delighted and pleased.
I certainly would be - everyone around my son works incredibly hard at getting him independent. I would love him to only need to get a lower rate, because then he wouldnt need the support that he needs now, and would live his life more independently than he does now - it would also be so much easier for us too!

Yes, I'm sure longhotbath. If I suddenly found a drastic improvement to my disability (paralysis right arm) or my illness, my first thought would be to see my GP to see what was going on! For a child not to have walked up to age of 5 suddenly running around for at least an hour ... I would be straight down the surgery!