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1 day 6 hours ago #308546 by Bubbaloo
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Hello,
I will be completing the form for my client as she is unable to do so.
I have looked at the questions.
For question preparing and cooking food, would the following be an appropriate answer or is it too much? I’ve tried to incorporate my client's medical conditions, symptoms, difficulties, risks and effects if my client were to attempt the task.
Tracy cannot safely prepare or cook meals on her own. Due to the pain, stiffness and numbness caused by the damage to the nerves and tendons in both hands, along with the electric shock/pins and needles sensations caused by failed double carpal tunnel surgery, she cannot securely grip knives, pans, or utensils. Unfortunately, even trying to chop, stir, or lift a pan is extremely difficult and in the majority of situations is impossible. Attempting the task causes a severe increase in pain in her hands, wrists, left shoulder, lower back, knees, and right foot. Trying to cook also triggers her anxiety, fear, and PTSD, as she becomes overwhelmed, confused and anxious, leaving her to forget about food on the hob or oven, burning herself and at risk of causing a fire. In the past, she has forgotten food on the hob and burnt it, and has even passed out from the overwhelming stress during cooking. Attempting this task leaves her mentally and physically exhausted, in debilitating pain and bedbound, unable to process or function both mentally and physically. Without the constant supervision and support of her family or carers, preparing and cooking is physically impossible, mentally overwhelming and a significant trigger for both pain and mental distress.
I will be completing the form for my client as she is unable to do so.
I have looked at the questions.
For question preparing and cooking food, would the following be an appropriate answer or is it too much? I’ve tried to incorporate my client's medical conditions, symptoms, difficulties, risks and effects if my client were to attempt the task.
Tracy cannot safely prepare or cook meals on her own. Due to the pain, stiffness and numbness caused by the damage to the nerves and tendons in both hands, along with the electric shock/pins and needles sensations caused by failed double carpal tunnel surgery, she cannot securely grip knives, pans, or utensils. Unfortunately, even trying to chop, stir, or lift a pan is extremely difficult and in the majority of situations is impossible. Attempting the task causes a severe increase in pain in her hands, wrists, left shoulder, lower back, knees, and right foot. Trying to cook also triggers her anxiety, fear, and PTSD, as she becomes overwhelmed, confused and anxious, leaving her to forget about food on the hob or oven, burning herself and at risk of causing a fire. In the past, she has forgotten food on the hob and burnt it, and has even passed out from the overwhelming stress during cooking. Attempting this task leaves her mentally and physically exhausted, in debilitating pain and bedbound, unable to process or function both mentally and physically. Without the constant supervision and support of her family or carers, preparing and cooking is physically impossible, mentally overwhelming and a significant trigger for both pain and mental distress.
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12 hours 34 minutes ago #308573 by BIS
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Hi Bubbaloo
You haven't written too much, but I would advise you to edit it slightly. It's not clear to me what she does the 'majority' of the time (which is one of the measures by which they will score her). Does she try to cook at all - or does someone else prepare her meals? If someone else is now doing all the cooking because of the issues you have listed, then say so. You've also missed a couple of the issues that we suggest you include in your answer regarding reliability and repeatedly etc. - see pages 32 - 38 of the Guide to PIP claims and reviews. benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip. Be aware that they may say that she could use aids - so be ready for that.
BIS
You haven't written too much, but I would advise you to edit it slightly. It's not clear to me what she does the 'majority' of the time (which is one of the measures by which they will score her). Does she try to cook at all - or does someone else prepare her meals? If someone else is now doing all the cooking because of the issues you have listed, then say so. You've also missed a couple of the issues that we suggest you include in your answer regarding reliability and repeatedly etc. - see pages 32 - 38 of the Guide to PIP claims and reviews. benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip. Be aware that they may say that she could use aids - so be ready for that.
BIS
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