I see from recent messages that IPF is classed as terminal,who says it is?and if so why do the DWP not class it as such for DLA/PIP

[ashford]

[stone-UK]

Hi

I would have thought any medical condition that as a prognosis of survival of six months or less is deemed to be terminal?

Although this is normally associated with cancer,

There is no reason that it can not include other conditions.

As far as DLA/PIP is concerned there would need further studies.

[ashford]

many thanks for getting in touch

[ashford]

many thanks for your reply

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Yer a was talking to dwp and thay advised me if or could drop dead comes under special rules..

thus am still waiting for atos the experts .. anyway been intouch with mp as dwp have been waiting 6months for atos

[onamission in reply to Hidden]

All the very best Daz I put in a claim for esa June 2013 still nothing I have contacted my MP and still nothing I'm thinking things might change next year before the elections

[Hidden in reply to onamission]

Hi onamission cheers a cait wait that long atos nearly killed me once .. and will be reminding them.

Have few tricks myself if thay dont pull the socks up

[onamission in reply to Hidden]

Hi Daz if these tricks of yours are legal I wouldn't mind sharing them with you

[Hidden in reply to onamission]

Cheers al be sure to let you know if it works

[onamission in reply to Hidden]

Thanks mate I'm getting fed up hearing all these people who have been awarded esa and dla who don't need it this is why I'm asking our MP to change the rule and that people with lung conditions like COPD should be awarded

[onamission]

Yes I am pleased but it seems they are picking on the genuine people I'm level 4 COPD have lower disc problems I have been turned down for DLA & ESA I have worked all my life paid tax my husband works all over the world we have never claimed from the public purse I have even paid private for my pain relief

[Sooki]

I was told by my hospital that as IPF has no cure,it is a terminal disease,I queried it with them as I was turned down for travel insurance by several insurance companies.The DWP only recognise terminal disease as less than 6 months,I think that is wrong,but I am a nobody,I just live with the fact that I will not live more than a few years,unless I qualify for a transplant,will speak to my consultant as due to see her next week.Sooki