Update, sorry its been a while

[Stephsmumlou]

Hi everyone

Just thought I'd give you a quick update on my other half

He decided that he didn't want to die and has been taking his tablets, he's also been dry since October.

He does talk about having another drink and how if he did, he'd be able to just have the one and he's never been an alcoholic. I think he's delusional and if he starts again we'll be back at square 1.

He's been talking recently about dla or pip. Is it something he can claim and how does he go about getting it

Love and hugs to you all x

[MrsWorried]

That's great news, so pleased things seem to be improving for you both. I'm sure he will be entitled to PIP, someone else posted recently about their experiences, just be sure to complete the form giving worst case examples. You might qualify for Carers Allowance too.

All the best x

[Readlots]

Hi, yes he might be able to claim these. I’d suggest talking to Citizens Advice to find out if he’s likely to be eligible and get some help with the forms- they can advise on what to say and how to say it to give you the best chance of getting it. A couple of people on her applied successfully. If you search PIP on here I’m sure you’ll find their posts

[BritishLiverTrust1 Partner British Liver Trust]

Dear Stephsmumlou,

You may find it useful to read through this recent thread about a successful PIP claim:

healthunlocked.com/britishl...

You can also search posts using 'PIP' and it will bring up a selection of recent posts.

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[Rshc]

hi, if you go back through my posts you will see that my partner was recently awarded the higher amount for both living and mobility. I explain how we managed it. Happy to answer any specific questions you may have.

[cammeag]

PIP will take a while to come around and judging from what his issues are after discharging himself from hospital, he will be fortunate to see the claim realised. Taking his tablets but not following up with regular hospital visits to check on H.E. and his ascites along with associated problems that go along with decompensated liver means that there is absolutely minimal chances that he will recover to a compensated stage again. You have been through an awful lot and judging from the feel of your posts you seem exhausted and a little compassion fatigue is clearly setting in. It’s always difficult for us to comment thoroughly because we never know the full circumstances of individuals such as what type of accommodation you have, if children are involved, if you have a supportive family etc. what your man needs right now is for someone to give him a large dose of reality and what his future, precarious as it is, is most possibly going to be like. For yourself, if your care is becoming resentment, then you need to get yourself some care and someone to support you too. Try by speaking to the nurses on here, it’s important that you don’t walk this road alone. All the best.