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Date: 08.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: aids and dla

hi all rung dla this morning for more info as to why they denied my application apparently if you put things like have problem bathing and then put you have a bathin aid in the eyes it is no longer a problem so advice from me is dont tell them about any aids you got to make life easier for you. i going to appeal there disision i collecting all letter that i can from gp work occ health and if anyone got any advice for me i would appreciate it has never done anything like this before and a bit scared off it all take care everybody lol
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: aids and dla

hi well done bet that took some courage hope u get it sorted just stick to worse day lol that what they all say good luck u will win then we will have a party
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: aids and dla

Hi Val already said this on another post but will say it aqain Well done you for braving the doc. Big pat on the back for getting the ball moving. know it wasn't easy. xxxxxxxxxx
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: aids and dla

Hi Sharon its hard that they used your aids against you like that. Think you need to think outside of the box next time you fill form in.. you can say you had bath aid but also add something like..

there are many days when you are too ill to have a bath

that .. someone else has to wash you..
or you have to have spong bath..
not wash at all.
They will compare your old form with new one soz they know you have bath aid..... Just add more detailed info as well like it makes your hands hurt when washing. cant reach your back cos shoulders hurt/inflamed. Hard to dry yourself hands sore.. can't reach your feet back aches and can't bend down.. Difficulty in dressing undressing before and after bath cos hands arm hurt. need help to get dressed etc. can't wash your own hair need someone to do it for you.. cos can lift your arms up. can't hold hair dryer cos it hurts your wrist and shoulders.. All this info is just about having a bath.. if you fill the rest of the form in like this they get a better picture of how it affects you. keep repeating how it hurts you to do these tasks m.. the more information the better. and don't forget to photocopy it. then you'll know what you've put for next time cos you need to be consistant.
Get as many peeps as possible to comment on how ill you are.. like you said you were getting letters from healthcare official that's good too. photo copy evert thing cos they loose stuff very important.

Hope this helps good luck with your appeal. xxxxxx
Lynnexxxx
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: aids and dla

hi lynne just back from hydrotherapy was really good but boy do i ache now been in touch with the people that helped me fill in form they called dial they are going to help me with the appeal so not doing it all alone which made me give a big sigh, they going to demand my file from dla didnt know that you can do this and they writing to my company ,gp and they will put my appeal togethor so will let u know how things progress it could be a uphill battle lol
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: Lynne

Subject: Re: aids and dla

That's brill Sharon it's always good to have support in these matters. Keep us updated cos it's always usefull for others to read how you got on. I've heard of dial before but I did not know they could help you fill in the form always good to know these things so we can pass them on to others. Let us know how you find then. From what you have said so fat they seem to be on the ball. Take carexxxxxxx
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Date: 08.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: aids and dla

found out about them through a friend that has a disabled daughter she had used them to help her, so far they been brill keep u updated on progress must admit bit nervoous about it all but got nothing to lose lol
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Date: 14.09.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: aids and dla

bump
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