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Imaginary wheelchair
- The Thing
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13 years 10 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago #51244 by The Thing
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Does any one know how the imaginary wheelchair test will be applied at the Atos medical.
What im trying to say is how will they determine whether you can mobilise 50 meters if you dont normally use a wheelchair
but have problems with walking.
(Mod note - moved to more appropriate forum.)
What im trying to say is how will they determine whether you can mobilise 50 meters if you dont normally use a wheelchair
but have problems with walking.
(Mod note - moved to more appropriate forum.)
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13 years 10 months ago #51279 by Steve Donnison
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Replied by Steve Donnison on topic Re:Imaginary wheelchair
Hi,
It's likely to be based on whether you have any problems with your upper body that might affect your ability to wheel a manual wheelchair.
Steve
It's likely to be based on whether you have any problems with your upper body that might affect your ability to wheel a manual wheelchair.
Steve
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13 years 10 months ago #51318 by mistynow
Replied by mistynow on topic Re:Imaginary wheelchair
Steve Donnison wrote:
Another wheelchair query from a long term wheelie ..... NHS provided,
Able to use indoors unaided on a good day an extra light manual but can only leave house using powered chair so which would be most 'beneficial' to put on the forthcoming forms,?
what is the official position on power chairs during migration etc?
Hi,
It's likely to be based on whether you have any problems with your upper body that might affect your ability to wheel a manual wheelchair.
Steve
Another wheelchair query from a long term wheelie ..... NHS provided,
Able to use indoors unaided on a good day an extra light manual but can only leave house using powered chair so which would be most 'beneficial' to put on the forthcoming forms,?
what is the official position on power chairs during migration etc?
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13 years 10 months ago #51326 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Imaginary wheelchair
Misty
The test specifically references manual wheelchairs, so an electric one would be excluded.
However, the test does not preclude the use of a manual wheelchair indoors, just that you be able to mobilise a distance on level ground.
In my opinion you should expect to be challenged on this when the new test comes into force.
Gordon
The test specifically references manual wheelchairs, so an electric one would be excluded.
However, the test does not preclude the use of a manual wheelchair indoors, just that you be able to mobilise a distance on level ground.
In my opinion you should expect to be challenged on this when the new test comes into force.
Gordon
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- Graham
13 years 10 months ago #51340 by Graham
Replied by Graham on topic Re:Imaginary wheelchair
Will they ask in the medical "can you use a wheelchair"? Or will they just assume from the "evidence" and make their own assumptions.
I mean - if someone suffers from severe foot problems and CFS/ME and therefore the effort of using a chair would be tiring in the extreme - can they ignore the CFS/ME side ??
I mean - if someone suffers from severe foot problems and CFS/ME and therefore the effort of using a chair would be tiring in the extreme - can they ignore the CFS/ME side ??
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13 years 10 months ago #51345 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Imaginary wheelchair
Graham
The legislation says
Gordon
The legislation says
The key phrase here is "can reasonably be used". So yes, I think they will make assumptions with regard to capability, that if not countered in your written evidence, will count against you.Mobilising unaided by another person with or without a walking stick, manual wheelchair or other aid if such aid can reasonably be used.
Gordon
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