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9 years 2 months ago #150035 by Palimpsest
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Hello Gordon
I can make a sandwich and toast, honestly that's it. I don't have the grip strength to handle utensils, lift pans etc, my hand is VERY sensitive to heat so I can't/won't put it near heat sources and has to be said my confidence in attempting cooking is NIL after a couple of nasty mishaps.
I also have to use 'fat' handle cutlery to eat my food.
When I was assessed for DLA years ago, someone came round and watched me prepare a snack (and change a fuse)
Hope those days are gone, it was demeaning.
I can make a sandwich and toast, honestly that's it. I don't have the grip strength to handle utensils, lift pans etc, my hand is VERY sensitive to heat so I can't/won't put it near heat sources and has to be said my confidence in attempting cooking is NIL after a couple of nasty mishaps.
I also have to use 'fat' handle cutlery to eat my food.
When I was assessed for DLA years ago, someone came round and watched me prepare a snack (and change a fuse)
Hope those days are gone, it was demeaning.
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9 years 2 months ago #150036 by Palimpsest
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That's a bit better, but on public transport Chester is the only one I can do in 90 mins.
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9 years 2 months ago #150037 by Gordon
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Just had a look at the postcode map and I see that those towns/cities are actually in ATOS's area, however, it does show that there should be at least three Capita offices closer than Cardiff.
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Just had a look at the postcode map and I see that those towns/cities are actually in ATOS's area, however, it does show that there should be at least three Capita offices closer than Cardiff.
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9 years 2 months ago #150042 by Gordon
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They won't ask you to make a sandwich
but it is important that you understand that the PIP criteria, even when they cover the same areas as DLA, are very different, DLA looks at the amount of care you need whereas PIP looks at the severity of your problems.
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9 years 2 months ago #150044 by Palimpsest
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Thanks Gordon
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9 years 2 months ago #150049 by Palimpsest
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Should (big should I concede) reach the same outcome surely, as the 'severity of your problems' determines the 'amount of care you need' ??
But it won't be that straightforward will it??
But it won't be that straightforward will it??
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