@guardpig wrote:
Right, lad has got his forms to fill in and, unlike the computer model, there's a box to fill in if condition varies. Looks just like the old DLA forms to me, tick "varies" and attach multiple A4 sheets(handwritten naturally) giving full details? ie worst case scenario and how often it occurs(also variable, except when stressed!)
Thought this "new" system was about personal assessments for all. Seems you need to be good at form filling(as per DLA)just to get the assessment. Or have I missed something?
Thank you
I have just done the limted capacity for work forms for both lads, as they have to transfer from incapacity benefit to ESA.
I was told that if there is sufficient "evidence" from the form, then a personal asessment will not be needed. I made it clear on the additional information that a personal asessment would cause a great deal of distress to both lads, and that given the level of commuication difficulty, would add nothing.
I did the forms in exactly the same way as the DLA forms - I ticked "it varies" on almost very question, and then wrote in the box "see attached statement". I then opened a word document, typed their questions in bold, then inserted my answers, giving as much detail as I could. For instance under the bit about seizures, I pointed out that although seizures are infrequent, they are unpredictable, occur with no warning, can occur in the middle of crossing a road, and that neither young chap can get himself to a place of safety following a seizure, so he has to have a skilled and experienced member of staff with him to support and assist. I pointed out that when a seizure does occur it generally results in a loss of control of bladder and often a loss of control of bowels.
I really went to town on the "behaviour" section - even pointed out that neither young man has any sexual awareness, or any understanding of the concept of "private" body parts, that both are as likely to touch a female on the bosom or back side without this having any more significance than them touching on the arm. I pointed out in detail how this lack of awareness and understanding can easily be misinterpreted.
I made sure that the attached statement had a header with the name, date of birth, nat ins number and a footer with the date and page x of y.
Whether this approach will work remains to be seen.
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Some days I pray for silence
Some days I pray for soul
Some days I just pray to the god of sex and drums and rock 'n' roll
. Might even ditch the crocs for real shoes. Dress up or down do you think? His normal state from choice is grubby, untidy, uncombed, unshaven though he does clean up beautifully..
