Mobilising using a wheel chair?

Adzilini wrote:

Thank you for the prompt response's. That was I thought it good to have it confirmed.

I was awarded points for the sitting and standing part. I think it was 9. So this means (I think) that the DWP agree that I can sit/stand for 30 mins or less.

So if this is the case does this not contradict me using a wheel chair? Or do they assume that getting to places in a chair will always take less than 30 mins?

I am going to go to my GP and see if she will write a letter saying that using a wheel chair would be bad for me as would lead to further muscle loss in my legs. I have been told this by my physio and GP. I am just looking for other angles to use in my appeal hence the above question.

Thank you

Adz

Hi A,

The arguments that you pose are certainly pertinent, and I have seen them used on other sites.

You are right to consult your G.P., and gain any written support that you can.

It would also be your G.P. or other treating HCP, that would have to put you forward for a "Wheelchair Assessment".

bro58

Hi again A,

These threads came up when I put "Wheelchair" into the forum search engine :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?func=adv...name=1&childforums=1

Some of them may be of interest to you.

bro58

Hi A,

These two rightsnet threads may also be helpful ;

www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/3536/

&

www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/2009/

bro58

bro58 wrote:

Hi A,

These two rightsnet threads may also be helpful ;

www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/3536/

&

www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/2009/

bro58

I've just looked at the two rightsnet threads and now I'm worried. It seems that ATOS are saying that someone with no apparent upper limb restriction should be considered as able to self-mobilise in their wheelchair over the maximum distance. I am aware of the "repeatedly, reliably and safely" rule - but I don't think ATOS are, and the DMs obviously just ignore everything except the ATOS report.

Currently I have someone else push my chair whenever I am in it. Even if I could mobilise over the level floor of an empty shopping mall, I couldn't do it more than once - fatigue being a significant ME/ME issue. But once? If there was a fire and my life was in danger? Yes, probably.

How on earth do we counter the "you could if you really tried" argument?

I'm currently appealing WRAG to support group, yesterday I got a phone call from what I believe to be a decision maker. She was extremely nice & helpful & kept saying if I can get a medical note from my GP to say that I would have trouble using my upper limbs, arms hands &/or shoulders to mobilize myself further than 50yds than they can consider putting me in the Support group. She kept trying to explain the importance of stating being able to mobilise as opposed to walking which they accept I can't do. Will go to see my GP but always hate doing this, I feel they have enough to do treating people without helping with benefits, but I'll have to. Have to say this person was so nice & really did seem like they wanted to do their best for me but needed that little bit more confirmation to cover their decision.

As for being chased by a grizzly bear I think I would be able to prove my case by passing out into a heap on the ground.