DLA Mobility rules for the blind are changing?

jonnypb

nannytone wrote: »

i know, but that isnt the point i'm making. i don't need MRC...i could qualify for it but i refuse to exaggerate my problems in order to get it.
the problem i have is going out.......and i dont qualify!

But if you can get MRC then why not take it if you can't get the HRM. You would be £2 worse off a week and does it matter if it comes from HRM or MRC unless of course you're wanting a car on HRM then I can see your frustration.

Indie_Kid

jonnypb wrote: »

But if you can get MRC then why not take it if you can't get the HRM. You would be £2 worse off a week and does it matter if it comes from HRM or MRC unless of course you're wanting a car on HRM then I can see your frustration.

Nannytone has clearly stated that she thinks she doesn't meet the criteria for MRC.

nannytone_2

i do meet the criteria.............but i manage well enough to not feel the need to claim.
i'd feel fraudulent doing so, as long as i'm organised (which i am to within an inch of my life lol) i have no real problems.
but ask me to pop over the road for a pint of milk and i can't!

jonnypb

nannytone wrote: »

but have been advised to go for MRC.

nannytone wrote: »

i do meet the criteria.

If you meet the criteria and are entitled to it then why not claim it? Strange but your choice

sh1305 wrote: »

Nannytone has clearly stated that she thinks she doesn't meet the criteria for MRC.

She does meet the criteria

nannytone_2

because i manage!
i have relief gel, so i put a blob on things so i can tell the difference.
like shampoo from conditioner and hair spray from deoderant.
have slipped up now and then though.......still it amuses my family lol

jonnypb

nannytone wrote: »

because i manage!
i have relief gel, so i put a blob on things so i can tell the difference.
like shampoo from conditioner and hair spray from deoderant.
have slipped up now and then though.......still it amuses my family lol

Fair do's

Shame there aren't more honest people like you who are in the benefit system

robpw2

how do mobility cars work for blind people ? im just intirgued because i didn't think you could get a licence if you were blind

Indie_Kid

robpw2 wrote: »

how do mobility cars work for blind people ? im just intirgued because i didn't think you could get a licence if you were blind

Some people on HRM can't drive. You can nominate up to 2 drivers.

moonbeam2007

robpw2 wrote: »

how do mobility cars work for blind people ? im just intirgued because i didn't think you could get a licence if you were blind

Most people who are reg blind or P/ Blind, can see 'something' it doesn't mean they can't see at all. It goes by the persons visual acuity. People often make the mistake in thinking a blind person see's nothing, just black and dark, in most cases this isn't the case.

Indie_Kid

moonbeam2007 wrote: »

Most people who are reg blind or P/ Blind, can see 'something' it doesn't mean they can't see at all. It goes by the persons visual acuity. People often make the mistake in thinking a blind person see's nothing, just black and dark, in most cases this isn't the case.

I was told it's only a few who are registered blind have no sight at all.

Many blind people would probably use their HRM for taxis and not the car.