DLA DR assessment at home,

seamonkey · 18. May 2011, 05:10

MOrning all,
Yesterday afternoon was the day a DR from the DLA came to my house to assess me.
I had been so worked up all week. I was having such a bad day, pain and mobility wise. I tried to do a few things she asked but others i couldnt even contemplate doing. I have no idea if it went 'well' or not, the DR was polite and respectful and made me feel at ease, although i was aching all over. When she asked what part of my body was sore today i said all of it i feel like ive been hit by a bus! Infact i dont think anything could have made me feel as bad.
She asked a few things but nothing that i hadnt put on my original form.
Now i have to sit and wait far 4 weeks or so she said untill i hear anything.
I have decided though that if i do get anything at all then i would like to pay someone to do my ironing and to come in and hoover and mop through the house once a week. These things i would have done daily before but now its just when i can. This would make me less tired so i can make more use of my energy with my 4 kids.
I shouldnt get my hopes up though but anything would make such a difference.
Just a waiting game now.
best wishes to you all,
seamonkey

stickywicket · 18. May 2011, 05:17

Hope you get a good result, Seamonkey.

I had to smile when reading your post. Usually our bodies do exactly the opposite of what's required but I think, on this occasion, yours might just have come up with the goods. I do hope so.

seamonkey · 18. May 2011, 05:22

Thank you, im hoping you are right,

michywishy · 18. May 2011, 05:29

Good Luck with this... ps where do you live I love ironing although I do mine sitting on edge of my bed

michywishy · 18. May 2011, 05:32

:roll: Oh dear I see you live in Orkney its a bit far to travel once a week from London :shock: joking aside I do hope you get your DLA I wasnt so lucky first time around but did get it on my second application which was 6 years ago now

jillyb1 · 18. May 2011, 06:32

My fingers are crossed that you are successful and that your visiting doc actually had enough common sense to issue you with DLA as deserved . Jillyb

julie47 · 18. May 2011, 06:41

seamonkey I just want to wish you luck and hope you get the dla.

You never know it may be quicker than 4 weeks. fingers crossed.

Take care
Juliepf x

cpontefract · 18. May 2011, 07:34

Wishing lots of luck with your claim!

As SW said, thank the lord that your body decided to play up that day, hopefully, they will see what pain etc your really in xxx

Poppyg1rl · 18. May 2011, 07:58

Glad it went ok Seamonkey, you must be glad it's over. Keeping everything crossed for a good result for you.
Hugs xxxx

joann1 · 18. May 2011, 09:26

Glad everything went well with your assessment yesterday, lets hope the Dr uses his common sense and realises that you are entitled to DLA

Jo-Ann

justinbarrow · 18. May 2011, 10:02

Good luck- hope it goes well. It sounds as though you are struggling. These drs are usually local drs from nearby who are contracted to do stuff like home visits for dla/dwp. From what i have heard they seem more friendly than the atos drs.

Did the dr give any indication of how it went, keep us posted.

frogmorton · 18. May 2011, 10:05

Hi seamonkey

Well doen you!

I reckon you did ok and l hope you get what you are entitled to.

Of course you can use the benefit however you see fit to help YOU.

Lots of love and luck

toni xx

caterina57 · 18. May 2011, 15:20

My fingers are crossed for you. I really do hope that you are successful with your DLA claim. let us know when you hear something
Good Luck
Cath

chris7 · 18. May 2011, 18:55

Hi seamonkey

Glad the visit is over after the stress of waiting and I do hope it went well and that you do get the award. As you say it would certainly help to get a bit of help with the chores and have more of the limited energy for the family stuff. I will keep my fingers crossed for you and hope they don't keep you waiting too long.
take care
Chris

bubbles · 18. May 2011, 19:41

Hi seamonkey, I am glad that the Dr's visit is over, it is very stressful and I remember the Dr coming to our house a few years back. I was in no state at all and could hardly speak, OH was on hand to help.
I hope they sort out your award quickly, I think I heard in less than 4 weeks and at the moment, they DLA seem to be rattling through forms at a rate of knots.
Keep us posted XX Bubbles

princess935 · 19. May 2011, 04:14

Hi sea monkey, hope you get it. I am thinking of getting a cleaner in once a week, as it would help so much, i think its a brill idea if it will give you more energy for your kids

good luck

seamonkey · 1. Jun 2011, 06:19

Hi ,
I didnt get anything turned down again. Apparently i can do all but fly!
Total rubbish written on form. Completely opposite to what us and others have said.
Im so so upset, angry and would like who ever made the decision to be me for just one day!!!!
Thank you for all your kind posts.
Im unsure of what to do next for the best. My nerves may shatter completely if i appeal!
Best wishes to you all
seamonkey

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