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Disabled During Lockdown

To be honest, I’ve always hated asking for help. I started to lose the use of my legs over a year ago. Three is actually nothing physically wrong with my legs, the condition is neurological it hit its worst a few weeks into the Covid lockdown, I’m now in a wheelchair and out of work.. I have no appointment with social services or been able to see a doctor face to face. My appointment with a specialist is due March next year. I live on a second floor flat in a town centre, my car is parked 1 mile away, I can only walk a few yards.
this is less than half of it, (I’ve not been further than my bathroom for weeks).
Any advice would be appreciated
this is less than half of it, (I’ve not been further than my bathroom for weeks).
Any advice would be appreciated
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I know its not easy but sometimes you have to be proactive with these matters.
However if we can be of any further help with anything please feel free to ask we don't bite (honest).
I think woodbine has made some good points here. There's no shame in asking for support.
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I’m in private rental (second floor no lift), I’m not that old 50, and in reasonably good shape. Ironically I find walking up a flight of stairs easier than walking on the flat. I can walk just under 8 meters with a crutch.
I’m just totally lost, I can’t find any help, and yes in my current situation would take anything I could get.
At times weeks go by when I have been no further than my bathroom. Obviously this is hitting my mental health- anxiety and mild to mid depression- some of you may understand this can affect your ability to fight for help.
again thanks for your kind replies, but any practical advice would be gratefully accepted.
I would get on your local council waiting list for a new property it wont happen overnight
I advise also to contact CAB or welfare rights or shelter who may be able to advise you more
How did you cope emotionally and financially (I’ve always worked), ?
ive only been out of work for 2 months, (I was actually sacked because of my legs), ...I know employment law pretty well and am post grad educated,
probably too much information but again thank you for your kind reply.
more specifics...how can I get mobile, why can’t I get a blue badge, how do I survive financially and how to cope mentally?
Carl
before last Christmas I could walk approximately 1 mile assisted will a crutch (borrowed), then there was lockdown, within a few weeks of lockdown my walking was down down to 15m assisted with numerous falls. No help from Social Services or the NHS.a wheelchair delivered at my door without any assessment.
I have applied fir PiP months ago and am now on universal credit (no payments yet received from either).
ive been turned down for a blue badge as I still have no diagnosis, next appointment March 2021due to Covid.
carl x .
I still managed to work throughout lockdown (everybody asks me how, but I managed)
carl
if there is a PM function I can send more details including my refusal for a blue badge.
your help and support is greatly appreciated
carl