hi there ive recently been diagnosed with "Chrones Desiese" and i will probably be unable to work soon due to this and im been told by a few friends that i should be intitled to D.L.A is this true plz respond thanks
(sorry about the spelling mistakes)
2007-03-07 20:11:49 · 9 answers · asked by jimbob 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No, most of what you have said is not correct. Firstly Crohn's disease varies immensely in severity, and you are most likely to be able to continue work in all but the most revere cases!
Secondly the disease has no specific DHSS category and any benefits you were or were not entitled to would simply reflect your ' sickness level ' at the time, same as anyone else who gets ill.
2007-03-07 20:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you should be entitled if it prevents you from working, It'll mean a few forms to fill out but speak to someone at the benefit office, if they're any good!!! sometimes they can be really helpful, depending on the level of debilitation you may be entitled to other benefits such as SDLA, (although this may not be in your case) or mobility allowance, in severe cases attendance allowance to pay for a carer. Good Luck with everything, hope things go your way.
2007-03-08 04:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever government agency that deals with long term disability is going to want to hear the diagnosis directly from your doctor (as far as any payable benefits are concerned).
The prognosis for Crohn's disease is that, with proper treatment, you will likely lead a fairly normal life with occasional flareups. This is based on the article in the link below:
2007-03-08 04:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by jims2cents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. The term chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development. A chronic course is distinguished from a recurrent course; recurrent diseases relapse repeatedly, with periods of remission in between. As an adjective, chronic can refer to a persistent and lasting medical condition. Chronicity is usually applied to a condition that lasts more than three months.
The definition of a disease or causative conditon may depend on the disease being chronic, and the term will often appear in the description:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic hepatitis
Chronic leukemia
Chronic arthritis
POTS
2007-03-08 04:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter had chrones disease, and the doctor told her it was from severe head trama. She shut the trunk lid on her head. It lasted several months, but it healed itself. If it does not heal, all you can do is apply and see if you are entitled.
2007-03-08 04:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by mamapatience 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only people who can really tell you are the benefits agency. See http://www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/hb5/dla/dla_1.asp and to make a claim online, go to http://www.dwp.gov.uk/eservice/
2007-03-08 04:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no this differ in severity, but if this will stop you from working then you should be entitle of sickness benefit.
2007-03-08 06:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by Spartan Total Warrior 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the uk government website www.gov.uk.
2007-03-08 04:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by tickTickTICK 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can apply. the worst that can happen is they say no.
2007-03-08 04:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋