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Propell a wheel chair but can not dress yourself

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11 years 4 months ago #94712 by SoulMan
Hi

I will be arguing that it is not reasonable for me to use a wheelchair because i simply can not get in or out of it by my self. But i was wondering if they did assume you can use a wheel chair but you are unable to dress the lower half of your body how do they expect you to get ready for work if you can not put on your shoes,trousers socks etc? are you expected to go to work without wearing these items?

I can't seem to find descriptor that caters for this scenario or have i missed it?

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11 years 4 months ago #94714 by slugsta
ESA is awarded soley on meeting the set descriptors. I suspect (although I cannot be certain) that anyone unable to dress themself would be expected to get someone to do it for them (using DLA if appropriate).

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11 years 4 months ago #94718 by SoulMan
Interesting

I guess i will be relying on it being unreasonable for me to use a wheel chair. The main reason is i can not get in or out of it by my self.

Also my toilet and bathroom are both upstairs!

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11 years 4 months ago #94736 by slugsta
SoulMan wrote:

Also my toilet and bathroom are both upstairs!


I am not sure what relevance this has to your ESA claim?

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11 years 4 months ago - 11 years 4 months ago #94744 by SoulMan
Mrs Hurtyback wrote:

SoulMan wrote:

Also my toilet and bathroom are both upstairs!


I am not sure what relevance this has to your ESA claim?


Should this not be taken into account when deciding weather it is reasonable for me to use a wheel chair?
Last edit: 11 years 4 months ago by Gordon.

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11 years 4 months ago #94745 by Gordon
SoulMan wrote:

Should this not be taken into account when deciding weather it is reasonable for me to use a wheel chair?

Extract from the WCA Handbook in regard to the Mobilising test

This activity relates primarily to lower limb function. It is intended to reflect the level of mobility that a person would need in order to be able to move reasonably within and around an indoor environment. It is not intended to take into account transport to or from that environment.

The modern working environment should allow for the use of a wheelchair and any other widely available aid and therefore the concept of mobilising within a workplace is considered the critical issue – rather than just the individual’s ability to walk around a workplace.


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