Copd and lung removal

[Davebrighton]

Hello my name is dave I have copd and have allso just had the right middle lobectomy can anyone help me can I claim any dissability allowance kind regards dave brighton

[aberdeenman]

hi it pip that you claim now, but you don't get it based on what condition you have, its all about what you can and cant do.

tam

[stone-UK]

Hi

Ring BLF helpline they have benefits adviser

Telephone

03000 030 555

Your benefits will depend on personal circumstances and our you are affected by your condition.

[Davebrighton]

Thank you

[Davebrighton]

Thank you

[Gold13]

Hi Dave,I'm Gold13. I'm in the U.S.A., Here we have to keep all Dr.s bills and if a ambulance(hope never necessary) ride is included.Good Luck..Gold

[Sohara]

Just having a lobe of your lung out is no reason not to work on its own. I had two lower lobes out at 15 yrs old and I have worked all my life, still do now, well past retirement age. I am also at severe stage3 COPD with emphysema ...being able to go to work is more about how you feel and how much you can manage to do. I can walk about OK but I cannot walk fast or run, or climb too many stairs...but I can get around just fine & have a busy and active life . Its good to be busy for as long as you can be

Good luck with your recovery

[peege]

Good luck with it. Do call the BLF helpline 0300030555 office hours 9-5 Mon-to Fri.

They have benefits advisors as well as expert lung health advice.

All the best David with you recovery. P

[Azure_Sky]

Disability allowance or PIP is given to help you cope. It is not means tested so you can work if you want to.

Much depends on how ill you feel. COPD affects everyone in different ways.

They may also be several reasons for a lobectomy, depending on the underlying cause.

You could try writing rather than email to the Benefits advisor.