Hi, my name is annie16!

annie16
annie16 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
in Start here and say hello!
I'm 69 l was on dla 32 years . then moved to pip my doctor wrote a letter of support as assessment refused me pip then l got back full awards l was on dla with frontal lobe amesia ongoing and severe confusion  these days l have over a dozen disabilities mostly multiskelital and blood pressure asthma bowel issues vitamin deficiencies and some emotional memory problems. And my amnesia .... now find it difficult to walk so recently got a motability scooter l lose my balance l fall l burn myself sometimes hospitalised twice with burns lm terrified of losing my independance and being put in a care home l get a shower once every few months as l don't know how to get washed l feel embarrassed admitting this to strangers 

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,910 Online Community Coordinator
    Hey there @annie16 and welcome from me too. :)

    There's no need to apologise or feel embarrassed, we all face our own struggles and it's good you've reached out. As Beaver has said, it'd be worth contacting your local council to organise a needs assessment.  Are you in regular contact with your GP as well? 

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