Dla to be replaced by pip

zzzLazyDaisy

petrolhead. wrote: »

zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »

petrolhead. wrote: »

I can, like you work on the good days/weeks and for that reason I cannot in all honesty say that I am ill and unable to work!

With respect, you are not like me. I have a serious spinal condition which has led to cord compression and neurological complications. I have a carer who lives in, and another carer who comes in one day a week to spell the first carer off. I certainly do not have 'weeks at a time' when I am well enough to work and support myself financially.

So please do not assume that because you are able to organise your life and support yourself without recourse to benefits that this applies to everyone. Not everyone is as fortunate.

wattdallas

sh1305 wrote: »

What do you suggest then? Some people (such as myself) have conditions that are unpredictable. I can't say "right, I can work Monday to Thursday for 5 hours each day", because my conditions don't work like that. And then there's being able to get up and get to work.

Didnt you work over xmas? Then how come you knew you would be able to work those days?

This already happens. It does say on my DLA letter that my conditions do vary - which is very true.

Well you have answered your own question

Brassedoff

petrolhead. wrote: »

zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »

petrolhead. wrote: »

much like you. I have many days, nights, weeks that doing anything is painful. But again like you I have good days, weeks when I could work.
I have never claimed DLA, as I don't think that I have a disability, I may be ill, in fact seriously ill, but certainly not disabled by any stretch of the imagination. If I can't get out or get around, or need help with my care I know it is only temporary until the next period of time that I can get around, whereas being disabled is 24/7.

I can, like you work on the good days/weeks and for that reason I cannot in all honesty say that I am ill and unable to work!

The assessor saw that in me when I told him what my plans were for my future - like you, contracting professional work, working from home on the good days.

The DWP found me fit for work.

So now I have to plan and obtain that work which will help pay the bills and live off.
I know it is a bit hit and miss, given the times when I can and can't work, but at least it will keep me sane not having to sit down watching television all day!!

Well done and I applaude your outlook and view. Too many claim to be disabled to receive the added benefits. I accept people are and get ill, but they are not disabled. When I had my accident I classed myself as ill. After the second op and the mistake by the surgeon left me with a permanent disablement. I classed myself as disabled, accepting this was one of my biggest challenges. I have numerous needs 24/7 and cannot look after myself as much as I want to, my drugs make me forgetful on top of other things. So using my brain is hit and miss, despite my experience, qualifications and skills.

I strongly object to people wanting to class themselves a disabled to receive benefit. There are many who do, swing the lead when needed, pull a masterclass in acting for doctors and that is for mental and physical claims. I do hope the proposed system weeds them out. I for one am prepared to have six monthly or annual testing if necessary. The removal of DLA and BB's for this group who are intent in avoiding being made to work at all costs cannot come to soon. Same with the BB system. Why find a job, when you can get an all expenses paid new car and other benefits?

This was highlighted this week by a woman in Burbage, Leicestershire who tried claiming disabled benefits for bunions! She was housebound with them. She and her husband were morbidly obese, neither had worked for a many a few years and were furious that they were told to get off their backsides by the DWP. He claimed to be her carer, she (bunion woman) was distraught at being refused benefits because of her disability! (Brassedoff now has tin hat on ready for abuse for his post)

wattdallas

Hear hear petrolhead and brassedoff:T

Indie_Kid

Brassedoff wrote: »

The removal of DLA and BB's for this group who are intent in avoiding being made to work at all costs cannot come to soon. Same with the BB system. Why find a job, when you can get an all expenses paid new car and other benefits?

You can work and receive a BB and DLA legally.

This was highlighted this week by a woman in Burbage, Leicestershire who tried claiming disabled benefits for bunions! She was housebound with them. She and her husband were morbidly obese, neither had worked for a many a few years and were furious that they were told to get off their backsides by the DWP. He claimed to be her carer, she (bunion woman) was distraught at being refused benefits because of her disability! (Brassedoff now has tin hat on ready for abuse for his post)

In cases like this, they should be encouraged to get help instead of being given benefits. Given a blind person benefits and they can use that money to buy things such as cane parts, etc. (my cane was free - the parts aren't) - what extra costs does being obese incur?

I'm not surprised that hey were told to get off their backside. I've had visual problems since I was 5 months old. I applied for DLA when I was 18. I was told that because I've had it since birth, I should've adapted by now.

wattdallas

sh1305 wrote: »

You can work and receive a BB and DLA legally.



In cases like this, they should be encouraged to get help instead of being given benefits. Given a blind person benefits and they can use that money to buy things such as cane parts, etc. (my cane was free - the parts aren't) - what extra costs does being obese incur?

Your not blind

I'm not surprised that hey were told to get off their backside. I've had visual problems since I was 5 months old. I applied for DLA when I was 18. I was told that because I've had it since birth, I should've adapted by now.

Didnt your parents apply for you when you was a child ?

Indie_Kid

wattdallas wrote: »

Didnt your parents apply for you when you was a child ?

They didn't know it existed then. Plus, apart from my reading difficulties, I was pretty much normal. It was only after the age of 17 that I really started having problems.

petrolhead.

This was highlighted this week by a woman in Burbage, Leicestershire who tried claiming disabled benefits for bunions! She was housebound with them. She and her husband were morbidly obese, neither had worked for a many a few years and were furious that they were told to get off their backsides by the DWP. He claimed to be her carer, she (bunion woman) was distraught at being refused benefits because of her disability! (Brassedoff now has tin hat on ready for abuse for his post)

Huh?????

Bunions!!! What ever next!!

Although some experts are convinced that poor-fitting footwear is the main cause of bunion formation,[1] other sources concede only that footwear exacerbates the problem caused by the original genetic structure.[

So it seems that the likely cause is self inflicted!
And she classes herself as disabled and he her carer! That must fly in the face of those that are actually disabled.

There is not much more I can say on that topic other than the DWP have certainly made the right decision on that claim - God Bless you!!

Ooohhhh this ingrowing toenail really hurts when I play rugby. Ah hah, DLA claim made - dear wife would you like to be my carer and be paid by the government for doing so - Yes - OK - claim for CA made as well!!

The cheek of them!!

GlasweJen

Bunions! I must say I love it

I never claimed DLA until I was 16, mostly because prior to turning 16 you needed to have care needs more than any normal child of your age and my mum was convinced that most parents were too loose with their children and if they were raised properly they'd all be on short leads the same as I was!

Brassedoff

GlasweJen wrote: »

Bunions! I must say I love it

I never claimed DLA until I was 16, mostly because prior to turning 16 you needed to have care needs more than any normal child of your age and my mum was convinced that most parents were too loose with their children and if they were raised properly they'd all be on short leads the same as I was!

:T very good