I have heard that in 12-18 months diabetes will be classed as a disability by the dhss is this correct ? It is already classed as a disability in the workplace at present but not outside.So when you become unemployed through discrimination like me you find you are no longer disabled to the dhss or job centre plus.?
-
Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
disability
- Thread starter robevo
- Start Date
cugila
Master
- Messages
- 10,272
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
- Dislikes
- People who are touchy.......feign indignation at the slightest thing. Hypocrites, bullies and cowards.
Diabetes is a Disability in the UK wherever you look ? DSS or anywhere else you care to go. It is NOT just the workplace. Speaking from experience it is a minefield and certainly not something I would attempt to explain here. You need to talk to an 'expert' in the subject.
Here is a link explaining a little of your rights.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeo ... DG_4019061
Disability is defined under the Disability Discrimination Act. It also covers many other areas. You do not become un-disabled just because you lose your job. You are still entitled to many benefits as a Disabled Person.
Here is a link to the Yougov website which tells you what to do if you feel you have been discriminated against at your workplace.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeo ... DG_4001073
You can also try the CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau ) as they are very good at assisting.
Do not try and go it alone, you need specialist help to resolve any problems.
Here is a link explaining a little of your rights.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeo ... DG_4019061
Disability is defined under the Disability Discrimination Act. It also covers many other areas. You do not become un-disabled just because you lose your job. You are still entitled to many benefits as a Disabled Person.
Here is a link to the Yougov website which tells you what to do if you feel you have been discriminated against at your workplace.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeo ... DG_4001073
You can also try the CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau ) as they are very good at assisting.
Do not try and go it alone, you need specialist help to resolve any problems.
Thanks for that reply i have a benefits solicitor looking into my case now. I attended a dss medical because i am on esa claiming benefits for a pre op hernia and diabetes.I also have plantar fasciitis in my left foot which i have had for over a year.I am also blind in my left eye and have high blood pressure but they marked me up as having no points.My doctor has all the details of my conditions but said his hands were tied and this medical examiner had the final say he examined me for 5 minutes .As for the employment issue i have solicitors taking my case on for unfair dismissal and discrimination this all happened in march this year i have £58 per week to live on while this is all going on.
cugila
Master
- Messages
- 10,272
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
- Dislikes
- People who are touchy.......feign indignation at the slightest thing. Hypocrites, bullies and cowards.
Hi again.
NO POINTS...... :shock:
I know the system is flawed but that is ridiculous. There are people who can help you fill in the forms because the wording is everything. It isn't just the conditions listed, you have to actually prove they all exist. Hopefully, now you have some help maybe you can appeal the decision and try again. Either that or the CAB are very good and have advocates who cann assist you.
Best of luck.
NO POINTS...... :shock:
I know the system is flawed but that is ridiculous. There are people who can help you fill in the forms because the wording is everything. It isn't just the conditions listed, you have to actually prove they all exist. Hopefully, now you have some help maybe you can appeal the decision and try again. Either that or the CAB are very good and have advocates who cann assist you.
Best of luck.
Spiral
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 856
- Location
- Darkest Buckinghamshire
Speaking as an insider in the field of disability, people cope with their problems often because they creep up slowly so they don't notice how bad things have got :?
Also, denial is a way many people cope with problems, "it isn't so bad" or "it isn't like that every day" or "I'm managing" even when it takes more than twice as long to do things and the process wears them out. Also, some of the things they struggle with are just plain embarrasing. People are sometimes their own worst enemy. How many people delay going to the doctor even when they know they may have a serious health problem? This isn't the benefit system's fault.
However, there have to be some tests and screening to ensure that the people who need it get the benefits. Unfortunately, these forms are not easy to complete, even for someone with a degree level of education :| and if you don't use the right words you won't get the benefit :cry: :evil:
I always tell people to go to an expert to get the forms completed, and while I am very knoweldgable about disability, I am not a good person to fill in a form for someone. In my part of Darkest Buckinghamshire the experts are the CAB, Welfare Rights and Age Concern (for anyone over 55).
I know people who have disregarded my advice and filled in the form themselves or used the DWP form filling service. They have not got the benefit until they have used one of the specialist agencies to appeal.
I have a friend appealing something related to benefits and work at the moment, I said, go to one of the agencies above. He asked why he could not get the help from the team providing his long term care. I responded that they don't know how to fill in the forms properly or on what grounds to appeal - benefits are totally different to healthcare.
Also, specialist doctors often don't tell people they can apply for benefits. I have known many people with progressive conditions apply for DLA when I have started working with them and they have gone straight on to the high rate. When they ask why no one told them to apply before, I simply don't have an answer other than the doctor is looking at symptoms not your finances.
If you are struggling with the system get specialist help with benefits.
Also, a diagnosis does not entitle you to a benefit, it needs to have a significant impact on your everyday life.
Also, denial is a way many people cope with problems, "it isn't so bad" or "it isn't like that every day" or "I'm managing" even when it takes more than twice as long to do things and the process wears them out. Also, some of the things they struggle with are just plain embarrasing. People are sometimes their own worst enemy. How many people delay going to the doctor even when they know they may have a serious health problem? This isn't the benefit system's fault.
However, there have to be some tests and screening to ensure that the people who need it get the benefits. Unfortunately, these forms are not easy to complete, even for someone with a degree level of education :| and if you don't use the right words you won't get the benefit :cry: :evil:
I always tell people to go to an expert to get the forms completed, and while I am very knoweldgable about disability, I am not a good person to fill in a form for someone. In my part of Darkest Buckinghamshire the experts are the CAB, Welfare Rights and Age Concern (for anyone over 55).
I know people who have disregarded my advice and filled in the form themselves or used the DWP form filling service. They have not got the benefit until they have used one of the specialist agencies to appeal.
I have a friend appealing something related to benefits and work at the moment, I said, go to one of the agencies above. He asked why he could not get the help from the team providing his long term care. I responded that they don't know how to fill in the forms properly or on what grounds to appeal - benefits are totally different to healthcare.
Also, specialist doctors often don't tell people they can apply for benefits. I have known many people with progressive conditions apply for DLA when I have started working with them and they have gone straight on to the high rate. When they ask why no one told them to apply before, I simply don't have an answer other than the doctor is looking at symptoms not your finances.
If you are struggling with the system get specialist help with benefits.
Also, a diagnosis does not entitle you to a benefit, it needs to have a significant impact on your everyday life.
