Job Centre's Silly WF Interview

K0SS

tomtontom wrote: »

None of which are mental health problems.

I'm not sure whether you are a wind up or just plain ignorant. Either way the most you should be doing is referring claimants to someone that actually knows what they are doing.

Causes of dyslexia
Research has shown there are six possible genes that may contribute to dyslexia; however, there are thought to be many factors that cause the condition. Four of the genes have been shown to affect neuronal migration, which is part of the process in the brain's development that leads to specific areas of the brain having specialised functions.
This idea is also supported by research where brain scans have shown problems in the occipito-temporal cortex, which is an area towards the back of the brain.

Cite: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dyslexia/Pages/Causes.aspx

K0SS

Thank you guys for the information. I am going out now to play a bit of golf with my dad.

Poppie68

K0SS wrote: »

Causes of dyslexia
Research has shown there are six possible genes that may contribute to dyslexia; however, there are thought to be many factors that cause the condition. Four of the genes have been shown to affect neuronal migration, which is part of the process in the brain's development that leads to specific areas of the brain having specialised functions.
This idea is also supported by research where brain scans have shown problems in the occipito-temporal cortex, which is an area towards the back of the brain.

Cite: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dyslexia/Pages/Causes.aspx

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability not a mental health problem.. i know 3 people with dyslexia the most serious sufferer is an officer in the army, one works in a law office and the other in HR..all perfectly capable people.

Indie_Kid

nannytone wrote: »

if someone receives a disability benefit, then the benefit cap doesnt apply

True. But it does apply if you're in WRAG ESA.

nannytone_2

K0SS wrote: »

subsidize*

This is why I say the government could subsidize law firms. It would help in getting more solicitors understanding benefits, if there isn't any money to be made not many solicitors are going to be inclined to help unfortunately.

there are akready many organisations out there that do this already.
as has been mentioned .... CAB,DIAL and welfare rights.
if someone has a significant impairment of any type, they can seek out the assisstance of social services ( or anyone can contact social services on someone elses behalf)

these people deal with benefits issues on a daily basis and dont charge!
legal representation is only becessary for very complex issues and 99.9% of cases are not that complex!

KxMx

Poppie68 wrote: »

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability not a mental health problem.. i know 3 people with dyslexia the most serious sufferer is an officer in the army, one works in a law office and the other in HR..all perfectly capable people.

Yawn... yet another poster who thinks because they know a few people with a condition every other person with it should be as high functioning... despite the fact that it varies....

Indie_Kid

Poppie68 wrote: »

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability not a mental health problem.. i know 3 people with dyslexia the most serious sufferer is an officer in the army, one works in a law office and the other in HR..all perfectly capable people.

On the flip side, I know at least 2 people with it who would never manage those jobs because of how severe it is. I am lucky if I can read what they've written because of how poor their spelling is.

Poppie68

Maybe it will be beneficial for your client/friend to have a look on here: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ they can't help complete forms but they do have a benefit helpline for basic benefit advice but they do have alot of useful information for sufferers.

BillJones

K0SS wrote: »

He requires care and mobility, due to his problems with his bowls.

Bowls as in what he eats his cereal from, or bowls as in the weighted balls that you attempt to get near to the jack?

nannytone_2

KxMx wrote: »

Yawn... yet another poster who thinks because they know a few people with a condition every other person with it should be as high functioning... despite the fact that it varies....

but you are suggesting that every person with a splinter in their finger needs the services of a surgeon!
where in the vast majority if cases, a nurse would be more than adequate