Budget - tougher for DLA claimants

summerof0763

krisskross wrote: »

I explained but s/he still insisted s/he was correct. I do expect University Students to be able to understand when it is explained fairly simply.

oh no you did not EXPLAIN,stop trying to be so self righteous

kingfisherblue

Where have the Thanks buttons gone? There are none showing from post 1071 onwards.

Deeplyblue, I was going to press the Thanks button for your post - great explanation. I might borrow your example to explain to others

ETA: I posted this and the Thanks buttons appeared. Strange happenings on MSE tonight!

Indie_Kid

kingfisherblue wrote: »

Just a couple of points about some posts about two pages ago.

Trikes - thanks to the posters who suggested trying a trike for my son. He did have one from Whizzkids. Originally it was made for a friend's child, but (with Whizzkids' permission) was passed to my son when she no longer had use for it. He had it for about a year, but it had to be kept at grandparent's house as it was so large - we already have some disability equipment and there was just no room for it at home. My son has problems with hypermobile joints, so he found it quite hard to pedal. It caused pain and he became very tired. So we have tried a trike, but it wasn't suitable for my son. Thanks for taking the time to post your suggestions though - much appreciated. (the trike has now been passed onto another child who can make better use of it).

There is a trike you can buy that you control / pedal with your hands. Is that an option? They are expensive though.

ash4becks

sh1305 wrote: »

There is a trike you can buy that you control / pedal with your hands. Is that an option? They are expensive though.

this is the same condition i have depending on what joints are affected might be a option, i might get one of these to help me get around might be something he will like

http://www.skatehut.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Razor_E100_S__139.95.html

kingfisherblue

sh1305 wrote: »

There is a trike you can buy that you control / pedal with your hands. Is that an option? They are expensive though.

It's probably not the best idea, TBH, as he is unlikely to be able to control it safely. Thanks for the information, though. I wasn't aware that a trike like this existed and it might be useful for other parents that I know.

deeplyblue

krisskross wrote: »

I was actually answering a post from someone who posts on here several times a day so my response was pertinent to her situation rather than someone I know absolutely nothing about.

What you said was

krisskross wrote: »

Doubt any 'carer' actually gives the caree a full 5 hours a day, unless you count time spent watching TV together etc.

I took the word "any" to be an indication of a generalisation about the situations of carers in general. My reply did not concern itself with just one person, but was designed to show the range of situations in which carers can find themselves, where "a full 5 hours a day" doesn't begin to cover it.

db

krisskross

deeplyblue wrote: »

What you said was



I took the word "any" to be an indication of a generalisation about the situations of carers in general. My reply did not concern itself with just one person, but was designed to show the range of situations in which carers can find themselves, where "a full 5 hours a day" doesn't begin to cover it.

db

i have worked in nursing homes where there were just 3 staff for 20 patients. So 6+ patients each over our shift. So just over an hour each. So only maximum 4 hours in 24 of individual care for someone actually in a nursing home. And these patients are often much worse than someone that can be managed at home.

Indie_Kid

krisskross wrote: »

i have worked in nursing homes where there were just 3 staff for 20 patients. So 6+ patients each over our shift. So just over an hour each. So only maximum 4 hours individual care for someone actually in a nursing home. And these patients are often much worse than someone that can be managed at home.

My mum works with people who she'll care for for anything up to 12 hours a day.

krisskross

sh1305 wrote: »

My mum works with people who she'll care for for anything up to 12 hours a day.

Just one person for 12 hours a day? Well that'll be expensive even at NMW rates. Unless of course you are talking care homes on a 2 shift system. I was having a 3 shift system.

Even when I worked in ITU I was expected to look after 2 patients

broxiebear1

krisskross wrote: »

I honestly can't understand why you are all getting so het up about something that isn't even going to happen for 3 years.

You must all be very worried about the validity of your claims if you think they won't stand the scrutiny of a medical.

Absolutely stupid that huge sums of taxpayers money is being handed out without proper investigation of claims. Thank goodness it is going to be addressed.

ill tell you why i am worried
i met my partner 4 years ago she has a mobility car high rate for life to see her you would think there is nothing wrong with her i even asked how she had a mobility car as i thought only people in wheel chairs had them well she has asthma (is going on a machine next week ) gluchomia some times severe thats problems with her eyes
problems with her hip spine in severe pain at times waiting to see a specialist as pain clinic cant help her when she picks up her prescription she needs a carrier bag and its full with drugs etc.
yea im worried as i said to look at her nothings wrong with her
now lets say they put her off dla says shes fit for work .she then goes on jsa how the hell is she going to get a job ,then IF she gets a job what happens when shes off work sick because of the pain
she will get fired
I THOUGHT WE DEFETED HITLER THIS COUNTRY IS THE PITS
im from scotlamd give us our independance NOW:mad: