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WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENT
- shrinathji
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Very interesting reading over the weekend.
I know limitations in upper and lower bodily functions (with proof etc) may get one into S/G with regards to the wheelchair assessment by D/M.
However, can my friend also argue/point out that she is on such strong medication that she would not be able to self propel a manual wheelchair, stating all the reasons/effects of her medication???? as last week the dosage of her medication was increased inorder to help her cope with her problems, but it really has affected her concentration, speed, etc.
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Radhika.
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radhika wrote: Many thanks Bro58 for all the info you supplied.
Very interesting reading over the weekend.
I know limitations in upper and lower bodily functions (with proof etc) may get one into S/G with regards to the wheelchair assessment by D/M.
However, can my friend also argue/point out that she is on such strong medication that she would not be able to self propel a manual wheelchair, stating all the reasons/effects of her medication???? as last week the dosage of her medication was increased inorder to help her cope with her problems, but it really has affected her concentration, speed, etc.
Regards.
Radhika.
Hi R,
Yes, side effects suffered as a result of having to take prescribed medication should also be taken into account.
bro58
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- shrinathji
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Many thanks for all the links and advise.
I have one more question.
When my friend takes her medication, she really does need alot of help as she finds it really sedative, especially since her treating Specialists have incresed the dosage and are looking to increase it further, when she fills out her ESA50, would it be worth mentioning the effects of the medication on the "Mental" part of the form.
Furthermore, due to her physical problems, combined simaltaniously with the side effects of the medication, she has had many stumbles/falls ,of which some have meant having to go to A&E and the medication makes her so tired that she would fall asleep without notice.
Can she point out/argue that she amongst other S/G descriptors(upper bodily function limitations), falls into the Special Circumstances, where she would be a danger to herself and others due to the side effects of the medication and clearly listing these with examples???
Radhika.
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You have filled out enough of these questionnaires to know the answer to this, you answer the sections that you feel are applicable
Gordon
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