From
"FP92a Application for prescription charge exemption (medical)
A continuing physical disability which means I cannot go out without the
help of another person. Temporary disabilties do not count even if they last
for several months."
I would have thought from your synopsis this clause would apply
Alistair
-----Original Message-----
From: Geoff Schrecker [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 March 2009 17:51
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Paying for infusion sets
2009/3/11 Kathryn Law <[log in to unmask]>:
> Does anyone know what the rules are for payment for the tubing and
> infusion sets that are attached to a pump for subcutaneous
> apomorphine in a Parkinsons patient who is under 60?
>
> My sister in law is now in a nursing home with Parkinsons and has an
> apomorphine pump for 12 hours a day. She has all her DLA taken to pay
> for the home, and is permitted "pocket money" but out of this she is
> expected to pay privately it seems for the tubing and needles for the
> pump, which is apparently £104 per month, which is more than she has
> as pocket money. She is in her mid 50s so still pays for
> prescriptions.
>
> It seems anomalous, as my daughter has an insulin pump for diabetes
> and it appears all the tubing and stuff is supplied (just as well as
> student budgets don't stretch that far!)
>
> KT
A question for your local MP I suspect!
Cheers Geoff
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