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Can you ride a bike whilst on DLA??
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I don't see why not if it's helping his recovery. Loads of people have cars & free travel pass on DLA don't they?
Actually I know a man who can hardly walk & usually he pushes an old pram to help him along. However, I was absolutely shocked to see him whizzing along on a bike a few weeks ago :eek:0 -
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.
as has been said tell the DWP/DLA. However in opinion, anybody that receives HRM and is able to hold balance on a 2 wheel bike even if on a private track, is likely to find that they will lose that entitlement. It just makes sense.
In fact even under the new rules for ESA, he would have a hard job proving he was unfit for work if he said he rode a bike. They will fail the new test if they they can push the wheels round on a wheelchair never mind ride a bike!
It's all a question of what matters most - the potential loss of a benefit against riding a bike. Me. I'd stick to the exercise bike and be safe!
On another point, I never knew that you could succeed in a HRM claim for DLA because of a long stay in hospital and not able to move around. I do wonder how many others don't know that this is possible. I know what it is like to be like that having spent 3 months in bed and losing all use of the legs.
Took me 6 months to get back to some kind or normality. Used to go up and down stairs on my bum for months! It was 6 months before I was able to reach the top of the stairs and we had a party!!!!! Never thought about making a claim for that.0 -
It's all a question of what matters most - the potential loss of a benefit against riding a bike. Me. I'd stick to the exercise bike and be safe!
I'd second this, especially as he has trouble getting and off the bike. If there is a risk that he might fall and get hurt dismounting, I'd stick to a static bike.0 -
Is a trike an option?
I was going to suggest that too, especially a recumbent one if you can afford one.
A lot less risk of him falling when mounting or dismounting.
Best of luck to him with his recovery though!The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head. Terry Pratchett
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On another point, I never knew that you could succeed in a HRM claim for DLA because of a long stay in hospital and not able to move around. I do wonder how many others don't know that this is possible. I know what it is like to be like that having spent 3 months in bed and losing all use of the legs.
Took me 6 months to get back to some kind or normality. Used to go up and down stairs on my bum for months! It was 6 months before I was able to reach the top of the stairs and we had a party!!!!! Never thought about making a claim for that.
His case isn't as straight forward as that. He was in hospital for over a year and a 1/3 of this time was spent on a life support machine. It wasn't a case that he couldn't move around, he could do nothing at all and is still recovering well over a year down the line.
Considering that there is a 3 month qualifying period for DLA I would guess that the uptake for this reason would be very low.0 -
Lol he has told me where I can stick the scooter!!! :rotfl: His is only mid 30's.He was in hospital for over a year and a 1/3 of this time was spent on a life support machine. It wasn't a case that he couldn't move around, he could do nothing at all and is still recovering well over a year down the line.
That puts my general day-to-day problems into perspective.
I hope he gets better soon. Wish him well...0 -
he can do things without fear of 'being caught' as long as it doesn't contradict
what he has said he can't do. he may however be called for a review
to see if he cannot now walk etc.
if he had guillain-barre for instance i would suggest you phone their helpline
as they have people with loads of expertise on just this sort of thing.
http://www.gbs.org.uk/support.html
if it isn't that then try to find the support group for his specific condition.
i would expect they have only given him dla for a set time and intent to review anyway
plus with the change to pip soon everyone wil get reviewed regularly...0 -
Thanks for everyones' advice, we have decided to stick with the exercise bike for now, better to be safe than sorry, until he is a lot stronger!!0
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Just reading the posts regarding riding a bike.
A claimant with higher rate mobility doesnt have to be unfit for work to carry on claiming.
I would think that any attempt to work would be in the best interests of everyone, especially the person with a disability if it goes toward making the person more independent, stronger and working toward leading a normal life.
Riding a bike to get you to work and home again is an excellent idea, even if you cant work far it would still be possible to ride a bike and I dont think this would be frowned upon.
Not everyone is able to have a mobility car, they might not be able to drive or have a partner/family who can.0 -
I am the only one more worried about his safety here...stuff benefit entitlements, falling off a bike because you didn't quite get to him in time, he hits a bump or just wobbles the opposite way to you sounds like a very scary and dangerous way to go about getting stronger.
Three wheels would be far, far safer and still challenge his muscles. It puts less physical strain on you too, as you aren't potentially having to support his entire weight.
And you can tell him that using one of those scooters is a damn sight more entertaining than he thinks - especially when you're in your 30s, as it feels like you're off joyriding or something! Was a shame to hand it back after I had the use for a few weeks.I could dream to wide extremes, I could do or die: I could yawn and be withdrawn and watch the world go by.Yup you are officially Rock n Roll0
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