After my glowing report a couple weeks ago about how well i was doing i thought i would go to our local job centre (dole office)
A) to find a part time job within my capabilities
B) to get some financial support as i live off my wife and havent claimed for anything.
BIG mistake!
The interview was up 4 flights of stairs and when i got to the top i couldnt breath the obnoxious woman interviewer said and i quote "you are unfit to claim job seekers allowance because you are ill" you need esa support! (No s##t sherlock) were my exact words.
And i told her as i have all my limbs i am having trouble getting it.
To put the cherry on the cake she had a stinking cold and ime now back on steroids and anti biotics as she has given me a nasty infection.
Angry doesnt come near how i feel!!!"
Bob
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I am trying hard to disagree with your judgement but you have made a very strong case when steroids and anti biotics are no use fighting a cold. Four flights of stairs shows that ESA is not for you.
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My husband always has to take abs and steroids at the first sign of a cold - that's what happens when your lungs are so weak a cold is a massive threat and usually causes a chest infection! The abs are essential TAD
Information on when anti biotic use is required cdc.gov/Features/GetSmart/ saving them for when the need is greatest without developing immunity of effects.
If you are at all worried about virus treatments, or the taking of antibiotics in the treatment of serious lung infections, I can only recommend you follow the care plan set by your doctor. Breathe well.
I do it for my own benefit! Like some on here can do pulmonary rehab? I force myself to the limit to prove a point and dont just try to claim anything and everything available! On top of my copd fev48% maximum plus diabetes and coronary problems i will not give up!!!"
so sorry to hear that sambob 49% and below is severe, so having severe copd for 10 years is a remarkable inspiration to me.
I live off my husband, so I know the problems of finding part time work and catching a cold when you are so severe copd and diabetic too, nobody understands that is what esa is for
Well done for tackling those stairs! That 'can do' spirit is what keeps us all going, albeit slower than everyone else, we can and do get there! Sorry the staff weren't helpful to you, but have you thought about applying for PIP? You can claim this benefit even in work.
Take care of that chest infection. I've lost count how many times I've fallen foul of someone else's germs. Good luck on finding some work that suits you x
Hi Sambob, please stay on this forum, don't let the bullies win as that is all they are BULLIES. I find this forum very helpful and it has given me some brilliant advice. Ignore the bullies and just carry on asking questions and getting the help from the mainly friendly people and don't forget you can always phone BLF if you need more advice, they are brilliant.
How bloody annoying! My biggest fear for my husband is anyone with a cold he only needs to be within ten feet of a cold and it triggers a chest infection. When will these officials so cold learn compassion! Perhaps you should complain? Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery TAD xxx
I have RLD and have regular bouts of Pleurisy and pneumonia every 18 months or so. My family and close friends keep away from me when ever they have a cold. My old gp used to give me rescue AB and steroids but my new ones will only prescribe when I go with an infection. ( Another story )
my consultant cannot even get dates right and used a ct scan from 2008 and an xray from 2010 to talk though my worsening condition 3 months ago. Then sent the outcome letter stating he has not seen my latest xray?
copd is a progressive, disabling, terminal illness so when you are at severe stage you should "automatically" qualify for dvla or esa without climbing 4 flights of stairs your local job centre
take a report from your doctor saying unfit for work due to severe stage copd
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