Some positive news for everyone

Fedup
Fedup Member Posts: 38
edited 5. Jan 2012, 09:00 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All

Sorry I havnt posted much, ive not been feeling too great meds are not helping swelling & pain, and the cold weather and christmas period has been playing havoc with me :sad: .

However, im not here for that reason I wanted to let you all know today I was told I have been awarded Higher Rate Mobility & Lower Rate Care allowence, :grin::grin: so im very very happy, as I feel the lower rate care is fair at the moment as I dont need a huge amount of care - just my hubby to lean on when my legs decide not to work, :lol::lol: and I need to change my car for an auto as im really struggling with a manual so now its deciding whether to get a motability vehicle or put the money towards a car loan.

Some of you may remember, I went to see my GP as he asked me to see him so we could fill the form in together, I did this and he said he would support me with an appeal if needed, well I then got a letter to say they were also writing to my Rheumatologist and now I have heard I have been awarded as above, so she must also have supported my claim, so im feeling very pleased with myself as I did all this without any help, apart from the advice you lovely people gave me when I first started filling in the dreaded application!. I also didnt need a medical :P .

So I just wanted to offer hope to those people who havnt claimed before, or who have only just been diagnosed, and also to say PLEASE dont be put off by the form it is long winded but take your time (I took a weekend :roll: ) to fill it in, its worth it in the end and I honestly didnt believe I was eligable but with support from people here I began to believe I was eligable and that I wasnt a fraud for claiming (although I still do feel a bit of a fraud even now ive been awarded!! :oops: ), so if your thinking about it do it, and if you can get your GP and Rheumatologist to support you I think that will also help.

So im 1 very happy bunny tonight - although I cant jump around and celebrate as my kness or so bad right now - but I can smile and squeel ( which upset the dog :oops: ).

I hope your all doing well.

J xx
Julie xxx

Comments

  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    julie
    that is great news well done val
    val
  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done you.....am pleased for you.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm really really pleased to hear about your award.

    If you choose a mobility car you get free insurance, servicing and tyre changing. It really helps to put your mind at rest.


    all the best
    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
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am very pleased for you, Fedup, and thanks for letting us know. Good news is always welcome.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,
    That's really great news to start the new year off with!!!
    Love Sue