Mowing my garden.

[mumsy]

I have moderate copd.I live in social housing.my tenancy agreement says I have to mow my lawn.I no longer can do this because of copd.

[mumsy]

Some days I forget I have copd other days I struggle to breath when I walk but I can no longer maintain my front and back garden.my social landlord said they would only help with the garden if I got dla.but I do not get dla.

[mumsy]

I'm only 50 so I do not think there is help out there for me plus my dla claim is being put to a appeal panel because I got turned down because I can walk unaided.

[KingoftheCocktails]

Phone [phone] BLF helpline for advice.They will call you back if you like.

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Can the landlord put decking or gravel down then it wont need mowing. My back garden is gravel on top of plastic sheet stops any grass or getting it done for me with some tubs for flowers still looks tidy.

[Daxiemad]

I am in social housing, in receipt of DLA and don't get help with anything like that, unless I am prepared to pay. Thankfully bins are sorted by local council have a request for assisted collection, though I had to fight for that. Luckily I have a husband who can help with gardening and of course does so, but out of our own pockets and great cost we have adapted our garden to cut down maintance to make it more manageable for me. Our social housing landlord won't do anything!

[katieoxo60]

Sorry to hear of your dilemma, if you are disabled within the definition of the disability act then I believe your social landlord has a duty to make adjustments to help you. i.e arrange for the lawn to be mowed. Disablement includes long term chronic illness and is not defined by what financial benefits you receive,however many people use receipt of DLA as being a sign you are disabled, or the fact you use a wheelchair, or crutchs and the like. If I were you I would claim DLA,but also seek advice from anyone who knows about disability rights in your area. I wish you all the best in your plight

[mumsy in reply to katieoxo60]

I do not know if I am classed has disabled.copd makes me so tired when I go out.its easier not to go out.

[PollyP]

Hi Mumsy,

Have you tried your local village agent ? ( if you live in the country side ) or local volunteer forum? Or local Age UK? Surely someone would like to help you mow your lawn for free!

PollyP

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Could reduce the stress if you ask your local councillor or MP for help in sorting this out.

[katieoxo60]

Thats a good idea juliekkay, Oh mumsy hate to disillusion about local Age UK but like many places today they charge for those sort of jobs although they are one of the cheaper options, and very reliable.If you need regular garden services what about an advert in your local shop for someone, just a suggestion it pays to try all options. Once again good luck

[meldrum]

i also this condition and have a big garden ,but i love it ,i just take my time it is important to exercise ! it does not matter how breathless you are it wont kill you i have had copd for 20 years iam now 72 i also have ostioarthritis in bothknees and left ankle oh ''i nearly forgot about my blood pressure other than that iam brand new ....lol lol