http://www.youreable.com/forums/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.youreable.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.youreable.com/forums/ http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4460-You-lot-have-got-me-worried!!?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:34 GMT I've been born with a genetic condition, incredibly rare and it has side affects which mean I am hugely overweight and my muscles are slowly deteriorating. I have been working all my adult life, but in the last 6 months have reduced hours due to my disability to part time, also have had to start using a wheelchair, initially with my incredibly strong husband pushing me around, however this wasn't the most successful experiment in increasing my mobility (not just because we ran over the dog!!!), so we enquired about an electric chair; this weighs 9 stone and I wouldn't be able to use it without my husband, so very naively (sp) I visited my GP and asked for referral for assessment for suitability for an electric wheelchair and motor vehicle to increase my mobility as I'm increasingly becoming a work to home person as I can't get out and about independantly. My GP is fine and said he'd get it sorted asap for me.

I have always assumed that as I become more ill and therefore more disabled that the benefits system would kick in, but now I read all these posts on "the system" and peoples struggles with it and i realise that the likelihood of us getting any help until I'm actually bed bound is nil.

Why do they take the attitude that disabled people want to stay at home with no social life and no interaction with "normal" or able bodied people. I'm finding this whole experience very patronizing, don't they realise that "they" are taking away our independance. Speaking as someone who currently is independant of the system. HOW DARE THEY. I think reading many of your posts that we need to do something, they're just pushing people around, god help the assessor who mentions diet and lifestyle to me, I'm used to a certain amount of ignorance but wont tolerate pig ignorance, there comes a point in everyones life when you have to stop trying to educate the ignorant and stand up and be counted! RANT:mad: ]]> News and general discussion Boo-dicca http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4460-You-lot-have-got-me-worried!! http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4458-DLA-Tribunal-THANKS-TO-EVERYONE?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:39:59 GMT I am back again after a week of not being well. Went to my Tribunal last Thursday (16th May). The DLA provided taxis to and from the Hearing. ... I am back again after a week of not being well.

Went to my Tribunal last Thursday (16th May).

The DLA provided taxis to and from the Hearing.

You've all been wonderful, supportive, caring and basically NICE. THANK YOU.

Well today (Saturday) received my letter. Four pages, read it, read it again. Oh and a final read before I actually took in what they said....

Higher Rate Mobility - backdated to September 2012
Care Allowance - Lower Rate - backdated to September 2012

It was a long battle to get the Hearing and Appealing etc, but finally for me it feels like I won the Lottery.

Many many thanks to you all for the support and very kind words ]]> News and general discussion CardiffLady http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4458-DLA-Tribunal-THANKS-TO-EVERYONE http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4457-A-weighty-issue?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:51 GMT Ohhh...
Too many Jammy Dodgers and I'm putting on weight. I'm 8 and a half stone. Doesn't sound a lot but I was under 7 and a half stone two years ago! I'm 5'4". Being in a wheelchair I not burning calories very well.
I have a lovely dietitian so will call next week for advice. I know Jammy Dodgers are off the menu for starters!
Does anyone else feel rounder and heavier as a result of disability?

BB :o ]]> News and general discussion Blue-badger http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4457-A-weighty-issue http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4453-Fraud-or-Benefits-health-check?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:47:09 GMT A hearty Hello everyone!

One of my friends has recently been awarded IRESA SG and gets DLA HRM&MRC. She has quadraplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She has been sent a letter for an interview with a compliance officer at JCM. Seriously I don't think she has been reported for running marathons, fixing roofs, teaching Salsa or training for next Olympics. Maybe this is just a random check to ensure correct level of benefits?
She is about 3 weeks ahead of me in the ESA process and yesterday called JCM and Was snapped at and not given any answers. I'm worried I will be invited to attend the Lion's den also!

Yikes! :(

Any experiences or advice on Lion taming welcome...

Thanks friends from BB ]]> News and general discussion Blue-badger http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4453-Fraud-or-Benefits-health-check http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4452-Petition?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:44 GMT I hope this works, I copied and pasted from my e-mails. If it does, please sign if you wish.

"Coalition to enter vote of no confidence against David Cameron, Ian Duncan Smith, George Osbourne and Lord Freud"

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/coalition-to-enter-vote-of-no-confidence-against/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=system&utm_campaign=S end%2Bto%2BFriend ]]> News and general discussion susieboots http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4452-Petition http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4439-Greg-Wood-ex-Atos-doctor-blows-the-whistle-on-Atos?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:29:13 GMT Just seen on the news a ex Atos doctor Greg Wood has gone public and blown the whistle on Atos.. Thank god for that man.. BBC News - Disability... Just seen on the news a ex Atos doctor Greg Wood has gone public and blown the whistle on Atos.. Thank god for that man..
BBC News - Disability benefit assessments 'unfair', says ex-worker

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22546036 ]]> News and general discussion tommo http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4439-Greg-Wood-ex-Atos-doctor-blows-the-whistle-on-Atos http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4436-Pink-Floyd-memories?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 03:59:40 GMT Great to see those two greats hug one last time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3FL0Tezc6A Great to see those two greats hug one last time.

]]> News and general discussion Katana http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4436-Pink-Floyd-memories http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4428-Yet-another-kick-inthe-teeth?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 11:39:57 GMT They are telling people your fit to work, they get a job then: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22530444 They are telling people your fit to work, they get a job then:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22530444 ]]> News and general discussion hemiman http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4428-Yet-another-kick-inthe-teeth http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4412-Any-ideas-what-to-do-with-leisure-time-in-north-wales-when-disabled?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 09:12:23 GMT Hyah Been disabled for many years but have adapted my work and lifestyle around my illness and just kept slogging away, however am rapidly going... Hyah

Been disabled for many years but have adapted my work and lifestyle around my illness and just kept slogging away, however am rapidly going downhill and my priorities are changing. My husband has suggested that we buy an electric wheelchair or scooter so that we can go for a walk along one of our more local promenades so at least we can get out and about. But I think, come on Boo there has to be more out there. So what do you do with your leisure time? :rolleyes: ]]> News and general discussion Boo-dicca http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4412-Any-ideas-what-to-do-with-leisure-time-in-north-wales-when-disabled http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4405-mr-w?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 10:57:33 GMT just received form limitited capablility for work. on DLA high mobility and high personal care. I think I should fill it out using as much info about... just received form limitited capablility for work. on DLA high mobility and high personal care. I think I should fill it out using as much info about my day to day limited life with supporting eveidence from my GP. Does anyone have any thoughts on what else I must include :confused: ]]> News and general discussion andrew watson http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4405-mr-w http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4401-Paralympics-2012-Presentation-Team-win-BAFTA?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 19:25:49 GMT Just watching the BAFTA Awards on BBC1 and the Presentation Team of the Paralympics 2012 won an Award. :D Well done to all the Athletes and... Just watching the BAFTA Awards on BBC1 and the Presentation Team of the Paralympics 2012 won an Award. :D

Well done to all the Athletes and Presenters. ]]> News and general discussion Kodiak http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4401-Paralympics-2012-Presentation-Team-win-BAFTA http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4398-Do-you-know-someone-who-works-for-the-NHS-Then-get-some-discounts?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 14:53:11 GMT It's a simple process to signup and receive weekly emails about discounts from all major highstreet and online stores.

I used their 50% off MoT discount last month with great effect, i've also used it for big purchases and gifts, it's an excellent website full of hidden gems.

http://www.healthservicediscounts.com/

Have fun. ]]> News and general discussion Paul http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4398-Do-you-know-someone-who-works-for-the-NHS-Then-get-some-discounts http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4397-IDS-gets-his-wrist-slapped?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 13:48:57 GMT http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/may/12/iain-duncan-smith-fiddling-figures We all know IDS fiddles the figures to support his campaign... http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...ddling-figures

We all know IDS fiddles the figures to support his campaign of targeting the vulnerable. So, he has been caught once again and what does he get? A telling off. Yes, they may investigate further, but this man should be ousted from his position now!! ]]> News and general discussion babyblu64 http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4397-IDS-gets-his-wrist-slapped http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4392-And-I-m-feeling-good!?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 09:28:04 GMT Hello friends
I just wanted to start a positive thread.
It's hard being disabled we know that but its not all bad! Feel free to write a positive message of hope to inspire others, something good that you achieved, someone you helped or helped you. Your hopes and dreams no matter how big or small, or even a funny joke. We all need a bit of cheering up sometimes and can make a difference.

Thanks in advance for your contributions and have a great day everyone!

BB :D

PS: Jammy Dodgers or biscuit of your choosing all round! ]]> News and general discussion Blue-badger http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4392-And-I-m-feeling-good! http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4390-Is-this-the-first?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 08:35:22 GMT http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323209/Bedroom-tax-victim-Stephanie-Bottrill-hit-20-week-charge-dies-leaving-note-saying-Government-blame.htm... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ent-blame.html

A very sad result of this government's intransigence on the way forward to improve the economy. RIP ]]> News and general discussion firebird http://www.youreable.com/forums/showthread.php/4390-Is-this-the-first