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11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #100820 by spasm

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I am writing this for Spasm, as he is not too good at the moment, but is concerned over his epilepsy and the increase of fits. He had a very long drawn out episode yesterday which was witnessed by a nurse, 2 paramedics and family members. He is asking if under the points system of the ESA, is it 3 fits a week or 3 a month which classes you for 15 points on the form? He has no warning that the fits are coming on, they just happen.
Sorry for being a pain, but he cannot read anything as this brings on a fit and he wants to know the information from the people he trusts.

Thankyou in advance,
Spasms' wife

Last edit: 11 years 2 months ago by Gordon.

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11 years 2 months ago #100821 by Gordon

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spasm wrote: I am writing this for Spasm, as he is not too good at the moment, but is concerned over his epilepsy and the increase of fits. He had a very long drawn out episode yesterday which was witnessed by a nurse, 2 paramedics and family members. He is asking if under the points system of the ESA, is it 3 fits a week or 3 a month which classes you for 15 points on the form? He has no warning that the fits are coming on, they just happen.
Sorry for being a pain, but he cannot read anything as this brings on a fit and he wants to know the information from the people he trusts.

Thankyou in advance,
Spasms' wife

The 15 point descriptor requires one "involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration" in a week

There is no corresponding Support Group descriptor to this.

Gordon

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11 years 2 months ago #100822 by slugsta

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I am sorry to hear that Spasm is unwell.Please pass on my good wishes.

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11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #100823 by bro58

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Hi,

Which can be see here, at Activity 10 (a) :

WRAG (LCW) Descriptors

Please give my best regards to spasm.

bro58

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