DLA Medical Assessment

[walkinthepark]

Could anyone tell me what kind of questions a Medical Assessor is likely to ask? If the time of the appointment is too early are you allowed to ask for a later time. A friend has difficulty getting up early in a morning as she has ME. Any tips for the assessment is appreciated. Thanks.

[rebel11]

Hi walk,

 

I've come across this document, hopefully it will prove to be useful :- http://www.nwdial.org.uk/training%20files/dla_questions.pdf

[walkinthepark]

Thank you for this.

[Life-Goes-On]

Don't forget the assessment begins even before the person gets to the venue. (EG Q. how did you get here?)

[Nystagmite]

DLA medicals are generally held at the claimants' house. Don't do anything that you wouldn't normally do. IE, if it's normal to get up and stay in pyjamas because you can't dress yourself, do that. With medication and any aids, keep them where you'd expect to find them. For example, my cane is always in the bag I take with me when I go out (or at least it's in my room) and my medication is kept in the bathroom - because I need a mirror and be able to wash my hands before and after to use.

[Life-Goes-On]

DLA medicals are generally held at the claimants' house. .

Correct [blush]

Just to prewarn your friend, expect a long battle but don't give up.

 

On the morning aspect, I wouldn't change that as you want to person to see how she is not just when she is feeling a bit better.

[walkinthepark]

Thank you everyone.

[dave bee]

just had a medical at home.The strange thing is i was nt allowed to read what he put down and the only thing i signed was at the start to confirm my name and date of birth,is this right. also the points i was trying to get across he kept sayingsomething else. I feel really let down and am expecting the worse .

[walkinthepark]

If nobody replies it might be best to make a new thread for yourself -it might get lost here. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about medicals to assist you so I hope somebody comes along soon.