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Does anyone have any thoughts on this???
mr_mastiff replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
Bedofweeds It is an attitude of mind I do not consider my self disabled but the letters from the DWP/Council state that I am. I have been trying to think of another more descriptive word to use but what? -
overpayment of deceased benefit after 21 months
mr_mastiff replied to wac21's topic in Benefits and HMRC
I take it as executor that all the relevant bodies were informed of his death at the time? When were the payments made after they had been informed? Did you receive acknowledgement from the council in relation to his death if you did what period is the bill for? Before or after his death/ -
I find I am having to agree with you again, I have a degree in health care and twenty years experience as an R.G.N and it took me some time to figure out the ESA50. To quote my G.P "What does this mean?"
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Over the last few months a number of forum members have asked for advice concerning the poor care of their relatives. Whilst they have been given advice on how to deal with the issues concerning their relatives treatment it as become obvious that a place is required for people to make comments generally about their experiences of the NHS. Are there issues you would like to raise about the NHS nationally or locally then please feel free to post them here.
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IF it stated you declined to do something state the reason why. It could be that due to the examination you had not taken certain medications and it would have been too painful. Or if you were on medications for example anxiety that doing the task my have caused you stress or a combination of physical or mental problems. If it states that you have done things and you did not. State that you did not and if relevant say why you could not. For example your assessment said you touched your toes. It would be obvious to the tribunal that due to your problems with your lumber spine you would have great difficulty/pain from doing so. Pick out the points on your ESA50 and assessment that they have got wrong or did not assess. For example you have a lumber spine problem did they examine you legs for signs of muscle atrophy (wasting) what tests were made to determine the damage to the nerves in your back and legs. Did they do any tests. Think about when you have seen your consultant and the tests he as done to determine your condition. Did the atos assessor do them.
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O.K, This is the report from 2000, it would appear that they believe you have a neurogenic bladder/bowel which would indicate that neurological damage as already occurred. It is definitely a chronic condition as there is no cure. If you look at each point of the report and imagine yourself then. Ask the following questions. What as changed? Is my pain the same or as it got worse? Do I now take more pain killers now than I did then. What other medication do I now take that I did not take then. What range of movement did I have in my back then? What can I do now? When my back was at its worse in 2000 what could I do? How long did these bad periods last. What is it like today are my bad periods longer what makes them worse. List all the events that make it worse I.E is it sitting or walking or repetitive movements or do they all make it worse. AS your Bladder/bowel got worse. Imagine you are in an office How far would you need to be from a toilet to maintain your dignity. Use the report as a base line to your condition, state how your condition as progressed. As your back ever gone into spasm causing you to collapse or spill something over yourself. If it as you could be a danger to yourself or others if you were allowed into the work place.
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John, I have no idea concerning your physical condition. If you have a chronic physical or mental condition you could use that report to demonstrate that your condition as become progressively worse since 2000. In relation to the tribunal you could put a note on stating that your condition is still at the 2000 level or you could put that this document proves that my physical condition is chronic and as become progressively more disabling. Just put how it relates to your appeal.
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O.K I will make a general thread to report views on the care or lack of care within the NHS.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on this???
mr_mastiff replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
And the council never tell fibs, Or make regulations up. -
My pleasure, It would be a great help if you could post how your examination went as a guide to others. Good luck. MM
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:lol: Sometimes the most simple ideas are the work of genius :lol:
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Working Tax Credit Statute of limitations?
mr_mastiff replied to vengeancedemon's topic in Benefits and HMRC
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There is some advice on this post. I hope it helps. If I find any more I will post it up. http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?401139-DLA-medical-home-visit&highlight=dla+visit http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/pdfs/swanseadoctor.pdf http://www.disabilityonline.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dla_70questions.pdf
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Working Tax Credit Statute of limitations?
mr_mastiff replied to vengeancedemon's topic in Benefits and HMRC
Until you get more details on how it was worked out I do not think you can do much more. If I am wrong I am sure one of the more experienced members of the forum will let you know. -
Advantis - Anglian Water question
mr_mastiff replied to JakePepper's topic in Debt Collection Agencies
Hi welcome to CAG, they have no power to enter your home or state what you can afford to pay each month. So do not worry. A lot of advisor's on the site have day jobs so a more definitive answer to your questions will be given to you later. As you have made a reasonable offer it would be unlikely to go to court. -
Working Tax Credit Statute of limitations?
mr_mastiff replied to vengeancedemon's topic in Benefits and HMRC
Hi, The way I understand it is that even if the overpayment is older than 6 years they can still take out of your benefits now or if you claim benefits in the future. How old is the over payment and have you challenged the figures. -
John, did you keep a copy of what you wrote in the ESA50, look at the ATOS assessment and pick out the points which do not match. Then match the medical evidence to the areas of contradiction. Look for areas were the ATOS assessment could place you in danger if it was excepted. For example have you ever had a fall whilst walking? Did the examiner ask you about what would happen if tried to walk the same distance again. Very often Atos have been tripped up by the question they did not ask rather than the one they did.
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It as been a long while since I have had personal experience of working in endoscopy. We would check for gag reflex etc the whole process used would take about two hours. I can remember sitting with patients after the department had closed for the day because of sedation/anaesthetic concerns. It would appear that the procedures have changed. IE get them in and get them out A.S.P.
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I spoke to the ICO who told me to write again to the DCA concerned. If no joy then I was told to make a complaint to them.
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I agree you are correct, maintaining an airway is not normally a problem and if I can remember correctly post op we would observe them having a drink and warn them to be careful with solid food until the local anaesthetic had totally warn off. I only worked in the department for a short while as a student and 2 out of the three people who returned had problems after swallowing food two quickly post op.
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O.K so one letter will do. Thank you.
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Its not really the sedation that is the problem. If I can remember correctly a local anaesthetic is applied to the airway before the endoscope goes down.And this could be a risk post op due to possible blocked airway due to choking.This remains a risk for a period of time after the procedure.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on this???
mr_mastiff replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
Perhaps one way of dealing with it would be to say that you were sure that you could smell gas when the boiler broke down. That would make it an emergency under any council rules. -
My housing needs are being ignored, again
mr_mastiff replied to Nystagmite's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
Nystagmite, The comments made by the disability advisor and social worker were made out of ignorance. They made a very common mistake of trying to match symptoms to a condition without the background knowledge or depth of training to come up with the correct diagnosis. I have very little knowledge of Autism and I can only give advice on the details you have given. I have had quite serious health problems and many of my problems related to memory and going to new places etc. I found it useful to have a record of my conditions and the needs related to them. I also have a list of both physical and psychological difficulties I experience . That way when I meet new people who will be involved with my conditions they have an accurate picture of my needs from my point of view. Could you not e-mail this new social worker with an explanation of your difficulties and suggest that an alternative venue would be more productive in her assessment of your needs. State that you need to feel safe in order to give full expression to your requirements. -
Hi Sali, I think in many ways we have stolen Sick as chips thread with your agreement I believe we should start our own thread in relation to poor care and areas of wastage within the NHS.
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