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7 years 2 months ago #181254 by june2016
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Regarding the incontinence question for esa..I'm not sure what they mean by extensive evacuation of the bladder despite wearing aids? I need to use incontinence pads but still sometimes have to change clothing and wash when the pad wasn't enough or when I have accidents while undressing to use the loo. . Would they expect me to wear much higher absorbing pads or even adult nappies?
I'm not sure how a person could meet the criteria of still needing to wash and change while wearing pads or adult nappies?
I'm not sure how a person could meet the criteria of still needing to wash and change while wearing pads or adult nappies?
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7 years 2 months ago #181319 by Gordon
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June
You should take the requirement as written, so significant means
This is far more than just a leak.
This Descriptor has multiple elements and all of the need to be met in order to score points.
See the ESA Claim guide for more details.
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You should take the requirement as written, so significant means
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy
This is far more than just a leak.
This Descriptor has multiple elements and all of the need to be met in order to score points.
See the ESA Claim guide for more details.
Gordon
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7 years 2 months ago #181326 by june2016
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Thanks Gordon,
I've looked at the guide but I'm just not sure if the dwp would expect a person to wear higher absorbing pads or even adult nappies to avoid a significant accident and therefore the need to change clothes?
With the use of adult nappies in particular I'm not sure how anyone would manage to score points?
I've looked at the guide but I'm just not sure if the dwp would expect a person to wear higher absorbing pads or even adult nappies to avoid a significant accident and therefore the need to change clothes?
With the use of adult nappies in particular I'm not sure how anyone would manage to score points?
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7 years 2 months ago #181365 by Gordon
The DWP can assume the use of reasonable aids, I can't offer an opinion on whether adult nappies would be included but can't see why they would not. Member's do qualify under this Descriptor but it is not easy.
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june2016 wrote: Thanks Gordon,
I've looked at the guide but I'm just not sure if the dwp would expect a person to wear higher absorbing pads or even adult nappies to avoid a significant accident and therefore the need to change clothes?
With the use of adult nappies in particular I'm not sure how anyone would manage to score points?
The DWP can assume the use of reasonable aids, I can't offer an opinion on whether adult nappies would be included but can't see why they would not. Member's do qualify under this Descriptor but it is not easy.
Gordon
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