No wonder you were shattered, having to go through it twice. Chuffin incompetent chuffs!
Pollsx
Tracey
just wanted to say I didn’t request a home assessment but CAPITA appointment letter was for home anyway. I was aware from other threads on the subject that she may arrive early, but was still taken aback when she showed up 35 minutes early. To be fair she did say she was in the area and would go away again if I wanted, but I was dressed (!) so said no, no problem.
She was an OT and was very friendly and seemed to know about MS and the challenges we face. She went through my application then asked about aids I used and even added help I needed that I hadn’t thought to include. She was great. I’m pleased to say that just three weeks later I was informed my claim was successful - standard rate everyday living and enhanced mobility, review after Feb 2019.
Try not to get too stressed about it, good luck
AngC
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I cried too, apart from diagnosis it was one of the most upsetting experiences. Not because the lady was horrid, she was lovely and actually gave me loads of helpful tips at the end about living with M.S. It was just that when you actually have to answer the questions and say how many things you can’t do anymore or how much assistance you need, it is a bit of a shocker. I cried in the car then went to the shops and bought three pretty tops that I probably wouldn’t ever wear out, but I needed to do something to take the edge off the day and not just remember it as ‘that day’. I also went the next day and bought all of the things she had suggested would help me in the kitchen.
Well folks, my appointment for the face to face arrived today, luckily I have been allowed to have it at home. Its in 2 weeks, something to look forward to! At least they can see how I shuffle around my own environment, & hubbies in the process of putting the ramp by the front door,( this because I fell last week, not cos they are coming!) so hopefully if I don’t pass out with the stress before hand, all might be well, hopefully x
That’s it get the nice bisquits in !!
I am certainly hoping for you to - it’s such a shame it’s not just a given don’t we have enough to deal with !
Stay strong xx
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. I’d cross my legs too, but they don’t work very well.
Just keep remembering that you shouldn’t try too hard for them. It’s really difficult to admit to being decrepit. And it makes you feel like cr@p afterwards, because you don’t realise how bad things are till you spell it out for someone.
Sue
Thanks for that Flutterby & Sue, just a waiting game now, can’t do much else!!! xx