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8 years 2 days ago #157849 by Duncan T
Replied by Duncan T on topic Support Group - No Medical - Now Pip
Makes a bit more sense now that I've been through the guide in the members section, it's so in-depth, well done B&W. Just photocopied my Pip 2 form and ready to start my draft form now. Why does it all have to be so stressful, and to think, at my age of 42, I'm going to have to go through this several more times before they leave me alone, makes me wonder if its worth it sometimes 
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8 years 2 days ago #157852 by Duncan T
Replied by Duncan T on topic Support Group - No Medical - Now Pip
Oh dear, Q3a Do you use an aid or appliance to prepare or cook a simple meal? Yes, no, Sometimes.
Problem is, the honest answer is that no I don't use an aid or appliance. But the reason is that I do not cook as I can't. Due to the weakness in my back and arms, I am prone to dropping things, I can't reach etc. I am truly a danger in the kitchen, so my wife/carer does all the cooking etc.
Problem is that If I put the honest answer of No down, I'll get no points for it. How do I proceed with this one? I'm sure there will be other questions that are similar for me.
Cheers
Problem is, the honest answer is that no I don't use an aid or appliance. But the reason is that I do not cook as I can't. Due to the weakness in my back and arms, I am prone to dropping things, I can't reach etc. I am truly a danger in the kitchen, so my wife/carer does all the cooking etc.
Problem is that If I put the honest answer of No down, I'll get no points for it. How do I proceed with this one? I'm sure there will be other questions that are similar for me.
Cheers
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7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago #158108 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Support Group - No Medical
Duncan
You are still misunderstanding the question
There hasn't been a change to the form, the question about receiving assistance is simply an extension of what I have already posted in regard to your using an aid.
Can you prepare and cook a meal on your own with the use of any aids?
If you can then you won't score points.
If you can't then the question becomes, can you prepare and cook a meal with the use of appropriate aids? For example; if you have problems with dexterity then you might not be able to handle hot pans, but the use of an aid such as a slotted spoon may mean that you do not have to handle the hot pans as it would allow you to move the food from the pan to a plate.
If this was the case then you would score two points.
In parallel to this is the question of whether you could cook a meal if someone was with you to help you. If you have problems with depression then you may not be motivated to prepare and cook a meal, having someone to prompt you to do this may mean that you can complete this activity but only with this prompting. If this was the case then you would again score two points.
Perhaps you have problems with attention so there is a safety issue to your cooking or there are specific sections of the activity that you cannot complete on your own, you may be able to complete the activity if you have someone to supervise or assist you. if this was the case then you could expect to score four points.
Gordon
You are still misunderstanding the question
There hasn't been a change to the form, the question about receiving assistance is simply an extension of what I have already posted in regard to your using an aid.
Can you prepare and cook a meal on your own with the use of any aids?
If you can then you won't score points.
If you can't then the question becomes, can you prepare and cook a meal with the use of appropriate aids? For example; if you have problems with dexterity then you might not be able to handle hot pans, but the use of an aid such as a slotted spoon may mean that you do not have to handle the hot pans as it would allow you to move the food from the pan to a plate.
If this was the case then you would score two points.
In parallel to this is the question of whether you could cook a meal if someone was with you to help you. If you have problems with depression then you may not be motivated to prepare and cook a meal, having someone to prompt you to do this may mean that you can complete this activity but only with this prompting. If this was the case then you would again score two points.
Perhaps you have problems with attention so there is a safety issue to your cooking or there are specific sections of the activity that you cannot complete on your own, you may be able to complete the activity if you have someone to supervise or assist you. if this was the case then you could expect to score four points.
Gordon
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