Eligible for DLA?
Discussion
Our 6 year old daughter has always suffered from a lot of leg pain, unsteadiness, random falling over, and leg cramps.
She was recently diagnosed with hyper mobility syndrome, and flat footed.
The consultant said that the two problems combined, are causing all these problems, and will only get worse with time. The hyper mobility is our main concern.
Part of me thinks that as you have to care for a 6 year old anyway, it's not worth trying a claim if she is eligible, but the other half of me thinks about all the extra hospital visits, and the massive parking charges that entails.
She would also be eligible for discounted entry to some places, and be able to queue jump, again, seems a little unfair to others, but, she will have reduced enjoyment if she has to queue,or is unable to walk all the way around.
What is the PH opinion.
She was recently diagnosed with hyper mobility syndrome, and flat footed.
The consultant said that the two problems combined, are causing all these problems, and will only get worse with time. The hyper mobility is our main concern.
Part of me thinks that as you have to care for a 6 year old anyway, it's not worth trying a claim if she is eligible, but the other half of me thinks about all the extra hospital visits, and the massive parking charges that entails.
She would also be eligible for discounted entry to some places, and be able to queue jump, again, seems a little unfair to others, but, she will have reduced enjoyment if she has to queue,or is unable to walk all the way around.
What is the PH opinion.
not an expert , but on a quick google these problems are likely to get better as the child ages and the joints lose some of their flexibility , also the syndrome can be a benefit to dancers musicians gymnasts etc
I'd just get on with life and not give it too much attention tbh , I'd be worried to give the child a label too early on and perhaps make worse of the situation than it actually is , if you understand what I mean.
I'd just get on with life and not give it too much attention tbh , I'd be worried to give the child a label too early on and perhaps make worse of the situation than it actually is , if you understand what I mean.
Surely being able to claim for genuine things such as parking doesn't mean you have to get priority in every queue? If it was me I'd apply and use it accordingly, better to have it and not need it surely? For the theme park example maybe you find by the end of the day you need to use it a bit but the start of the days fine? Again no expert but sounds like your using your head so why not sure you've all the options at your disposal?
backwoodsman said:
The consultant said that the two problems combined, are causing all these problems, and will only get worse with time.
dingg said:
not an expert , but on a quick google these problems are likely to get better as the child ages
Hmmmm, who to beleive, the opinion of a consultant, or a dude on a forum with access to googleGassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff