what is 'disabled'?

azjh77

Thanks Isasmurf, I have been looking on the DWP site, but that only seems to mention mobility and seems to imply that it can only be claimed if you can't walk or have a carer.

I feel I must apologise to anyone who thought I was being rude about the lady at work, ever since she pretended to have cancer she has just really annoyed me - the sad thing is she may be ill this time but has lost all credibility.

As for being envious - I know what I would rather have than her ability to claim benefit - the ability to breathe properly!

I have 3 inhalers which I take throughout the day, so I don't know that my doctor can give me any more drugs. Never mind soon be the end of 'chest infection/winter season' ....then 'hayfever/summer season ' starts!!!!

seven-day-weekend

azjh77 wrote: »

A woman in work says she claims disability for her bad hand - (she is a running joke actually as she only works 2 months of the year and is 'ill' for most of the summer ans Christmas!

Having looked at the DWP website, disability seems to be about mobility and your ability to walk, so 2 questions...

1) Could she be lying? (possible, she told us she had bone cancer last year, but recovered without any kind of therapy! and as someone who's Mum has had cancer I was not impressed I can tell you!)

2) is Asthma considered a disability? I only ask because I have had to reduce my work pattern to 14 hours per week as I get so tired. I can't even walk the kids to school anymore, as it takes too long to get my breath back once I get there!

Also - I have been told I won't ever be promoted as I have refused to do one aspect of my job - ie:- running up and down the stairs fetching. I'm happy to process the work once it gets to me, but can't do the running bit. Can they do this? If I was registered disabled would that protect me from this? Perhaps that's why they haven't managed to sack 'madam' despite her sick record?

Try claiming DLA on these grounds - you can't walk very far! It's not just having something wrong with your legs that stops you from walking.

It maybe worth your while asking the CAB to help you to fill it in as I understand the forms have to be answered in a certain way.

Good luck!

ohreally

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), which prohibits unlawful discrimination against a disabled person in employment, defines dissability as; 'a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities'.

Morglin

Alleycat wrote: »

RibenaBerry, would depression count as a disability in employment law? Just curious really as sat at home today due to it and was off yesterday. I know I'm on here, but its keeping my mind occupied and stopping me from having another panic attack. When its bad I find that every time I even begin to think about leaving the house I find it difficult to breathe and end up in a right state. On meds but not sure if it would be considered long term as there are plenty of occasions when I am just fine and have only had a few weeks off this year with it.

If it's been diagnosed as 'clinical depression', then I do know a lot of people that recieve sickness benefits because of it.

Having said that, the government ethos is currently that those with depression would be better off (healthwise) working.

Lin

Alleycat

Thanks morglin. I don't intend to give up work, but was worried about the time I have had to take off. Most of the time I am perfectly capable of doing quite a challenging job, but there are occasions when I am too poorly to go in. I don't want to be discriminated against because of this.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

wow I can't believe you got a blue badge because you have asthma. I have bad asthma, and really suffer in the cold windy weather, but i very much doubt I'd get a parking badge.

Chrysalis

people often associate disabled with someone who is in a wheelchair but it isnt just that at all its basically a reduced quality of life leaving you with the inability to do certian things.

Morglin

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

wow I can't believe you got a blue badge because you have asthma. I have bad asthma, and really suffer in the cold windy weather, but i very much doubt I'd get a parking badge.

The mobility component for DLA and a BB can be claimed for asthma, depending on the severity of the condition, the frequency of it, and how it affects you.

This is off an advice site:


"The regulations for higher rate mobility state that you have to be 'virtually unable to walk' taking into account the distance, manner, speed and time taken to walk x distance. In law, there is no maximum distance laid down, but case law suggests about 50 to 60 yards.

However , it's possible to receive HRM in varying circumstances, since any distance walked after the onset of 'severe discomfort' has to be disregarded.

Severe discomfort doesn't mean 'severe pain', but can include pain, fatigue, breathlessness and the like.

It is much better for your case if you know exactly how far you can walk before you start experiencing "severe discomfort" or pain. Do your own walking test measure the distance you can walk and time yourself doing it. Note down your symptoms while walking such as pain, fatigue or breathlessness."


Lin

alba37

azjh77 wrote: »

A woman in work says she claims disability for her bad hand - (she is a running joke actually as she only works 2 months of the year and is 'ill' for most of the summer ans Christmas!

Having looked at the DWP website, disability seems to be about mobility and your ability to walk, so 2 questions...

1) Could she be lying? (possible, she told us she had bone cancer last year, but recovered without any kind of therapy! and as someone who's Mum has had cancer I was not impressed I can tell you!)

2) is Asthma considered a disability? I only ask because I have had to reduce my work pattern to 14 hours per week as I get so tired. I can't even walk the kids to school anymore, as it takes too long to get my breath back once I get there!


Also - I have been told I won't ever be promoted as I have refused to do one aspect of my job - ie:- running up and down the stairs fetching. I'm happy to process the work once it gets to me, but can't do the running bit. Can they do this? If I was registered disabled would that protect me from this? Perhaps that's why they haven't managed to sack 'madam' despite her sick record?

Re Asthma: This is a good pack if you don't already have one - Be In Control Pack: sample pack for individuals with asthma

mo1_2

sorryh to be thick,but what is a blue badge?