DLA after hip replacement ?

jonnypb

July100 wrote: »

My question is, would I still get my DLA after my hip operation ?

I would say no but it amazes me how many people still get it after a hip operation and can walk round and get about fine. This is how the higher rate mobility is decided

The higher rate is payable to people who are unable or virtually unable to walk because of a physical disability (see DMG 61276 et seq)

or

are both deaf and blind and satisfy the conditions in DMG 61335 - 613373

or

are severely mentally impaired and display severe behavioural problems and satisfy the conditions for the highest rate care component at DMG 610616 (see DMG 61350 - 61380)

or

have had both legs amputated either through or above the ankle (see DMG 61330)

or

are for any reason without both legs to the same extent as if they had been amputated either through or above the ankle (see DMG 61330 - 61331).

easy

July, there have been a lot of 'quick-fire' reactions to your question on here, many of which seem harsh.

The hip replacement operation alone will NOT necessarily preclude you from continuing to receive your DLA. Your level of disability after the surgery (and a few months recovery period) is the deciding factor.

You don't say what your disabilties are. If they are caused by more than simply arthritis in that hip, then of course you will need to be re-assessed once the surgery and recovery are done, and may still need the DLA you are receiving (or at a lower level).

Of course you must have the surgery, to put that off would be foolish, whatever the financial effects, simply because
a) the longer you put it off, the more complicated the surgery/recovery will be
and
b) the pain that your hip is causing you will have other detrimental effects on your health generally. The sooner you can improve that, the better.

Get yourself listed for the surgery, then see how you are in a couple of months. If your condition is better, then of course you must inform DWP, and be prepared to receive a lower level of DLA.


Whilst I don't want to discourage you (or anyone else ) from having the surgery, nothing is certain. I had a THR 6 years ago, which fell apart 4 months after the surgery (I had a lot of other complications as well as simple arthritis). I went from high rate mobility/no care DLA, to high rate mobility/high rate care, and spent over a year bed bound/ in a wheelchair while it was all put right. Much better now, and worth having the surgery to at least TRY to repair stuff.

Don't forgo the chance to improve your health/mobility, for the sake of £49 a week.

lilac_lady

All the money in the world doesn't compensate for continuous severe pain. Before I had a successful back operation (no benefits like DLA in 1970s), I would have given anything to be pain free. If you're even thining about not having the operation to preserve a DLA payment then your pain isn't so bad. Apologies if I've misinterpreted what you meant.

July100

pipkin71 wrote: »

I'm 38, but have been told I'm too young to be considered for a hip replacement, at this stage.

How can you even think of the money before your health.

Just think how much more freedom you will have once it's been done. No longer having to walk in pain, or with aids to help you.

You could even return to work and then would have a source of income to pay the bills with.

Don't let money affect your decision to have the operation

Excuse me !!!!

I am NOT contemplating not having my hip replaced !!!

It was just a concern of mine !

If your hip was in such a bad condition then of course it would be replaced, age doesnt come into sweetheart !

Not everyone is guarnteed to be pain free after the op.

July100

easy wrote: »

July, there have been a lot of 'quick-fire' reactions to your question on here, many of which seem harsh.

The hip replacement operation alone will NOT necessarily preclude you from continuing to receive your DLA. Your level of disability after the surgery (and a few months recovery period) is the deciding factor.

You don't say what your disabilties are. If they are caused by more than simply arthritis in that hip, then of course you will need to be re-assessed once the surgery and recovery are done, and may still need the DLA you are receiving (or at a lower level).

Of course you must have the surgery, to put that off would be foolish, whatever the financial effects, simply because
a) the longer you put it off, the more complicated the surgery/recovery will be
and
b) the pain that your hip is causing you will have other detrimental effects on your health generally. The sooner you can improve that, the better.

Get yourself listed for the surgery, then see how you are in a couple of months. If your condition is better, then of course you must inform DWP, and be prepared to receive a lower level of DLA.


Whilst I don't want to discourage you (or anyone else ) from having the surgery, nothing is certain. I had a THR 6 years ago, which fell apart 4 months after the surgery (I had a lot of other complications as well as simple arthritis). I went from high rate mobility/no care DLA, to high rate mobility/high rate care, and spent over a year bed bound/ in a wheelchair while it was all put right. Much better now, and worth having the surgery to at least TRY to repair stuff.

Don't forgo the chance to improve your health/mobility, for the sake of £49 a week.

Thank you, thank you for your kind & understanding reply.

I agree with all which you have said, your so right.

I'm so sorry to hear about your recovery from your op, it must have been a terrible time for you.

Glad you doing ok now.

Thanks again & take care.:)

July100

lilac_lady wrote: »

All the money in the world doesn't compensate for continuous severe pain. Before I had a successful back operation (no benefits like DLA in 1970s), I would have given anything to be pain free. If you're even thining about not having the operation to preserve a DLA payment then your pain isn't so bad. Apologies if I've misinterpreted what you meant.

I think you have misinterpretated what has been said.

All I wanted was to plan for my future ! What is wrong with that ??

July100

woodbine wrote: »

of course they DONT how on earth could they?after all they dont ask if you are on dla,or any other benefits for that matter !!!

Are you just trying to boost your post numbers ? :mad:

Why are you so rude & hurtfull ?

Trialia

I think the OP wants to know to be able to prepare themselves for the financial changes if hir DLA is removed; it doesn't sound like sie would not have the op if it meant that, but that sie wants to be prepared just in case.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

So, anyway [ignoring the slightly tense atmosphere round here], if you get your hip done, hopefully you will be free from pain and not suffer the same mobility issues. As a result, of course you won't be entitled to the same mobility component, as you don't have the same level of need anymore.

However, as the operation may not succeed, there is no reason to suppose that just having the operation is taken as absolute proof the needs have disappeared. Moreover, with an underlying medical condition, the higher level of need may still exist in respect of other parts, rather than the hip in question.

So, basically, if you get better and don't have additional needs, you aren't entitled to the benefit anymore, if you still have the same level of needs, you are still entitled.

July100

Trialia wrote: »

I think the OP wants to know to be able to prepare themselves for the financial changes if hir DLA is removed; it doesn't sound like sie would not have the op if it meant that, but that sie wants to be prepared just in case.

AWww thank you, you put that very well & its so true.