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3 years 1 month ago #266564 by ELIZABETH1960
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Hi,
Needs some advice please.
I already use aids every day, these were provided via my ot some yrs ago.
I suffer with unpredictable ibs flares along with having Diverticular Disease (diagnosed 2004) which can and does require antibiotics when infection occurs and at worst admission to hospital for iv treatments....both these conditions I have included in previous pip application...so they are aware.....
However, more recently I have undergone a sigmoidoscopy procedure, results returned that I have a Anterior Rectocele.this is not painful but does cause me problems having a bowel movement, residue stool becomes trapped remaining in the rectum resulting in soreness and discomfort felt especially when sitting....
I have been prescribed mini bowel self irrigation kit, this I have to use daily and sometimes a least twice...
Would this be classed as an aid or not, because if not I don’t see the need to include this embarrassing issue.....in my review form....
One finally question, following hand surgery two years the operating orthopaedic surgeon has referred me on to see Physiotherapist due recurring pain and having limited use to the hand...
This has resulted in 2 purpose made hand splints for me to wear.One during night the other during daytime hours...
Would these be also classed as aids...
Apologies for lengthy post..
Many thanks....
Needs some advice please.
I already use aids every day, these were provided via my ot some yrs ago.
I suffer with unpredictable ibs flares along with having Diverticular Disease (diagnosed 2004) which can and does require antibiotics when infection occurs and at worst admission to hospital for iv treatments....both these conditions I have included in previous pip application...so they are aware.....
However, more recently I have undergone a sigmoidoscopy procedure, results returned that I have a Anterior Rectocele.this is not painful but does cause me problems having a bowel movement, residue stool becomes trapped remaining in the rectum resulting in soreness and discomfort felt especially when sitting....
I have been prescribed mini bowel self irrigation kit, this I have to use daily and sometimes a least twice...
Would this be classed as an aid or not, because if not I don’t see the need to include this embarrassing issue.....in my review form....
One finally question, following hand surgery two years the operating orthopaedic surgeon has referred me on to see Physiotherapist due recurring pain and having limited use to the hand...
This has resulted in 2 purpose made hand splints for me to wear.One during night the other during daytime hours...
Would these be also classed as aids...
Apologies for lengthy post..
Many thanks....
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3 years 1 month ago - 3 years 1 month ago #266573 by Gary
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Hi ELIZABETH1960
Your question is not an easy question to answer.
The definition given in the legislation is as follows:
“aid or appliance”-
(a) means any device which improves, provides or replaces your impaired physical or mental function; and
(b) includes a prosthesis.
Your ability to carry out an activity is to be assessed –
(a) on the basis of your ability whilst wearing or using any aid or appliance which [you normally wear or use; or
(b) as if you were wearing or using any aid or appliance which you could reasonably be expected to wear or use.
So, any aids and appliances that you normally use will be taken into account and also those which you could ‘reasonably be expected’ to wear or use – even if you don’t.
Everyday objects can count as aids and appliances depending on how you use them. If they would be used in the same way by someone who did not have a similar condition, then they probably won’t count.
Have a look at page 19 on our guide in regards to Aids; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip#claims
Gary
Your question is not an easy question to answer.
The definition given in the legislation is as follows:
“aid or appliance”-
(a) means any device which improves, provides or replaces your impaired physical or mental function; and
(b) includes a prosthesis.
Your ability to carry out an activity is to be assessed –
(a) on the basis of your ability whilst wearing or using any aid or appliance which [you normally wear or use; or
(b) as if you were wearing or using any aid or appliance which you could reasonably be expected to wear or use.
So, any aids and appliances that you normally use will be taken into account and also those which you could ‘reasonably be expected’ to wear or use – even if you don’t.
Everyday objects can count as aids and appliances depending on how you use them. If they would be used in the same way by someone who did not have a similar condition, then they probably won’t count.
Have a look at page 19 on our guide in regards to Aids; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip#claims
Gary
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3 years 1 month ago #266599 by denby
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Hi Elizabeth1960, I'm not a mod but under the using the toilet descriptor, I would guess the necessary use of the irrigation takes some time. Therefore maybe you could say that you cannot empty your bowel
"to an acceptable standard" [ie completely] without this aid
and that it takes you more than twice as long [ie not in 'a reasonable time' ] to empty your bowel
Hope this helps you see where you might score points,
Denby
"to an acceptable standard" [ie completely] without this aid
and that it takes you more than twice as long [ie not in 'a reasonable time' ] to empty your bowel
Hope this helps you see where you might score points,
Denby
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