Pip/descriptor

TimeLord1

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

Is he medically exempt from prescriptions and has a 5-year exemption card?

. And I understand it's difficult to discuss, but power to you. I believe there are no changes to any incontinence descriptors, so if he qualifies now, he will continue to qualify.

He is 16 years old does not have to pay for prescriptions. He is changing from DLA to PIP.

Ok,  when he turns 17 you will be able to get him one your GP surgery will have the form. 

pope

TimeLord1 said:

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

Is he medically exempt from prescriptions and has a 5-year exemption card?

. And I understand it's difficult to discuss, but power to you. I believe there are no changes to any incontinence descriptors, so if he qualifies now, he will continue to qualify.

He is 16 years old does not have to pay for prescriptions. He is changing from DLA to PIP.

Ok,  when he turns 17 you will be able to get him one your GP surgery will have the form. 

What is this prescription for is it for when he goes into adult care?

TimeLord1

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

Is he medically exempt from prescriptions and has a 5-year exemption card?

. And I understand it's difficult to discuss, but power to you. I believe there are no changes to any incontinence descriptors, so if he qualifies now, he will continue to qualify.

He is 16 years old does not have to pay for prescriptions. He is changing from DLA to PIP.

Ok,  when he turns 17 you will be able to get him one your GP surgery will have the form. 

What is this prescription for is it for when he goes into adult care?

If you were taking care of him at home, but if he went into NHS care, he would be covered. But apply through your GP or a hospital doctor. They will complete an FP92A form, which you then submit to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).  If you have a medical condition that qualifies, the NHSBSA will issue a certificate allowing you to get free NHS prescriptions, including incontinence pads, and also covers proof of the condition using an exemption card number.

pope

TimeLord1 said:

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

pope said:

TimeLord1 said:

Is he medically exempt from prescriptions and has a 5-year exemption card?

. And I understand it's difficult to discuss, but power to you. I believe there are no changes to any incontinence descriptors, so if he qualifies now, he will continue to qualify.

He is 16 years old does not have to pay for prescriptions. He is changing from DLA to PIP.

Ok,  when he turns 17 you will be able to get him one your GP surgery will have the form. 

What is this prescription for is it for when he goes into adult care?

If you were taking care of him at home, but if he went into NHS care, he would be covered. But apply through your GP or a hospital doctor. They will complete an FP92A form, which you then submit to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).  If you have a medical condition that qualifies, the NHSBSA will issue a certificate allowing you to get free NHS prescriptions, including incontinence pads, and also covers proof of the condition using an exemption card number.

I have checked the form you have mentioned I don't think my child would qualify for any of the conditions listed.

elsien

With regard just to continence support as opposed to free prescriptions as a whole if someone is assessed by the local continence team as eligible, they will get the continence pads etc free of charge although they don't always meet people's preferences. Criteria differs between areas so you would need to check the local eligibility. GP would refer to the service.  

TimeLord1

The form itself is very vague in meeting the criteria, so don't be put off. My cousin's lad is similar; he was knocked off his bike at 13; he's 20 now, but my cousin has the exemption card because she was constantly challenged, but the exemption has made life less difficult for her explaining his entitlement.

TimeLord1

elsien said:

With regard just to continence support as opposed to free prescriptions as a whole if someone is assessed by the local continence team as eligible, they will get the continence pads etc free of charge although they don't always meet people's preferences. Criteria differs between areas so you would need to check the local eligibility. GP would refer to the service.  

Yes, it is very true it is a bit hit and miss depending on postcode.

elsien

I know where I work they only do ordinary pads, not the pull ups that work better for some people, so they still have to buy their own in those circumstances.