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balance disorders and constant dizziness ?

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13 years 9 months ago #46156 by fionaf
Hi, I have a balance disorder that has kept me house bound for 2 years. It means that going out into public places, socialising make the symptoms worse sickness, spinning etc. I am being treated by two hospitals but with no cure in sight. I am told by my consultant not to push myself too hard because the balance system crashes when overloaded. How do I deal with this on the ESA form that will arrive in March ? Will the fact that I am receiving treatment and am on the waiting list for further treatment having any baring on my case?

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13 years 9 months ago #46168 by cdcdi1911
Replied by cdcdi1911 on topic Re:balance disorders and constant dizziness ?
Hi Fiona

Steve will be updating the ESA guides to reflect the changes, but as the DWP are not releasing the new ESA50 (not even sure if it's been designed yet), it may not be for a while.

Best wishes

Derek

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13 years 9 months ago #46169 by Gordon
fionaf

You should look the ESA guides in the Members area, and think about how your disability maps onto each of the tests, then think about what evidence from your Doctor and Consultant will support what you would write.

Hope this helps.

Gordon

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13 years 9 months ago #46197 by mayflower
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fionaf
Is there an organisation for the balance disorder which you could contact for advice or if not one which would include the disorder amongst others?
maggie

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