Dla medical, help!

kay1971
kay1971 Member Posts: 27
edited 5. Oct 2011, 09:07 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone, I have just had a phone call to ask me to go for a medical as I have applied for dla. My appointment is the 12th October.

I am really anxious about this as I don't know what to expect. Have any of you lovely people been for the medical and can you give me some advice please.

Thanks Kay.

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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have always had my medicals at home. They consist of some bending, touching the floor, balancing one leg that sort of thing. If you can't do anything then make it clear that you will not attempt it, certainly don't try as you do not want to injure yourself and make things worse.

    They look to see how presentable you are so make it clear if you needed help with hair care and dressing. They may even ask about how and how far you travelled to the appointment as this can indicate your mobility

    Good luck and let us know how you get on.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there

    First of all l suggest to take someone with you.

    Elizabeth is right....they are likley to ask some questions about how you got there and be looking at your mobility and other abilities whil they 'do' the medical.

    DO NOT attempt stuff that hurts you and be honest about what you can't do. Don't necessarily think of 'good' days when you can do more.

    If you kept a copy of your application form, might be an idea to read it before you go.

    Love

    Toni xx

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