Can you ride a bike whilst on DLA??

hoggle_2

After a bit of advice please

OH is in receipt of DLA - higher mobility - middle care. One of his main problems is that he cannot walk due to pain and physical incapacity. He spent many months in a rehab hospital where he used to use a motormed bike, (one that you sit in a wheelchair and its placed in front of you to pedal) to try and build up his muscles.

He is able now, (just about ) to ride a normal bike but he does need help getting on and off which I can do, I am also his carer. Does anyone think this will cause any problems with his DLA award?? He still has major problems walking at all buy cycling could really help with his recovery.

All advice/opinions apreciated.

dmg24

You need to make DLA aware of the improvement in his condition. They are the only people who can advise you if it will change your entitlement.

sunnyone

hoggle wrote: »

After a bit of advice please

OH is in receipt of DLA - higher mobility - middle care. One of his main problems is that he cannot walk due to pain and physical incapacity. He spent many months in a rehab hospital where he used to use a motormed bike, (one that you sit in a wheelchair and its placed in front of you to pedal) to try and build up his muscles.

He is able now, (just about ) to ride a normal bike but he does need help getting on and off which I can do, I am also his carer. Does anyone think this will cause any problems with his DLA award?? He still has major problems walking at all buy cycling could really help with his recovery.

All advice/opinions apreciated.

What is his disability?

Its often balance that goes in many disabilities.

pipkin71

Agree with DMG, hoggle.

Inform the DWP that your husband can now ride a bike and they will make the decision as to whether or not he is still entitled to the same level of DLA.

It's not worth the risk of you not telling them, and your husband being filmed, following information received

luxor4t

Would an exercise bike be a better solution? sorry if this sounds flippant.

hoggle_2

sunnyone wrote: »

What is his disability?

Its often balance that goes in many disabilities.

His problems are due to a very long stay in hospital following serious illness and as a result he has to learn to walk etc again. His core muscles are still very, very weak and his balance isn't as it should be when walking but he can just about manage on a bike.

we do have an exercise bike but were just wondering about the proper bike just so he can get out of the house, and you didn't sound flipant luxor4t

Thank you for all of your responses I will speak with DLA.

sueturnersmith

He might just about be able to ride a bike, physically, but it doesn't sound like he would be safe on the roads. I think I would stick to an exercise bike, and get him a motability scooter so that he can get out of the house independently, if he wants to.

hoggle_2

sueturnersmith wrote: »

He might just about be able to ride a bike, physically, but it doesn't sound like he would be safe on the roads. I think I would stick to an exercise bike, and get him a motability scooter so that he can get out of the house independently, if he wants to.

Thank you for your comments, he would have only been riding on a track NEVER on the road

Lol he has told me where I can stick the scooter!!! :rotfl: His is only mid 30's.

Indie_Kid

Is a trike an option?

Savvy_Sue

make it clear to DLA that although he can ride a bike, he requires help to get on and off, that he can't ride it on the road, and that this is an aid to his recovery.

I can quite see how this could be difficult!

paddedjohn

as mentioned above, is a trike not an option? it would still give him some exercise and would help with his balance.