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3 years 3 months ago #266274 by Pat
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Hi I am trying to fill in question 13 about planning and following a journey and am finding it difficult what to write.
My husband had a pontine stoke some years ago which has left him with balance difficulties. The last 2 to 3 years he has gradually deteriorated due to his stressful job and age!,He has difficult being around crowds of people as this makes his head spin and very unsteady on his feet. When trying to walk forward he veers to the right obviously this can be very dangerous near roads and crossing. He does get anxious stressed and feels vulnerable especially on journeys he does know. For his safety I go with him on these journeys and most journeys he knows. He does go to hospital, doctors and local shops using a walking stick, all familiar so he just about manages. All exhausts him. He drives to and from work as his head does not spin when sat down but is mentally exhausted and often falls in the house after his working day. My difficulty is how to write this without making it a point of walking. I have read the guidelines booklet but I’m just stuck. Please ca you help
My husband had a pontine stoke some years ago which has left him with balance difficulties. The last 2 to 3 years he has gradually deteriorated due to his stressful job and age!,He has difficult being around crowds of people as this makes his head spin and very unsteady on his feet. When trying to walk forward he veers to the right obviously this can be very dangerous near roads and crossing. He does get anxious stressed and feels vulnerable especially on journeys he does know. For his safety I go with him on these journeys and most journeys he knows. He does go to hospital, doctors and local shops using a walking stick, all familiar so he just about manages. All exhausts him. He drives to and from work as his head does not spin when sat down but is mentally exhausted and often falls in the house after his working day. My difficulty is how to write this without making it a point of walking. I have read the guidelines booklet but I’m just stuck. Please ca you help
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3 years 3 months ago #266275 by BIS
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Hi Pat
You are right - this question is not about your husband's difficulty in walking - that comes in the next question. You need to answer the two issues - 1) what are his difficulting in planning a journey? 2) What are his difficulties in undertaking a journey - familiar or unfamiliar?
You do need to emphasise the difficulties that he has because of his stroke - which may have left him with processing difficulties and anxiety. You need to describe the depth of his anxiety because they are looking for this to be severe. If he has been diagnosed with anxiety - say so. Do emphasise his vulnerability, the safety issues and reliability and the fact you need to accompany him. You need to describe why it is necessary for him to have someone with him on. Although it is not about walking, the result of the stroke has left him with balance issues which means he isn't safe - so you should mention it. Don't assume the person reading will understand - you have to detail it.
Be aware - the assessor will pick up the fact that he drives to and from work and ask if he is safe - so be prepared for that. They will want to know how he can do that alone, but not be alone when walking - ie what is the psychological difference?
BIS
You are right - this question is not about your husband's difficulty in walking - that comes in the next question. You need to answer the two issues - 1) what are his difficulting in planning a journey? 2) What are his difficulties in undertaking a journey - familiar or unfamiliar?
You do need to emphasise the difficulties that he has because of his stroke - which may have left him with processing difficulties and anxiety. You need to describe the depth of his anxiety because they are looking for this to be severe. If he has been diagnosed with anxiety - say so. Do emphasise his vulnerability, the safety issues and reliability and the fact you need to accompany him. You need to describe why it is necessary for him to have someone with him on. Although it is not about walking, the result of the stroke has left him with balance issues which means he isn't safe - so you should mention it. Don't assume the person reading will understand - you have to detail it.
Be aware - the assessor will pick up the fact that he drives to and from work and ask if he is safe - so be prepared for that. They will want to know how he can do that alone, but not be alone when walking - ie what is the psychological difference?
BIS
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