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How to get disability diagnosis

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WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 00:03

Hello,
I'm wondering how to go about getting registered as disabled. My mental health means that I struggle with day to day tasks and have done for over 12 months. My GP is aware and has me on anti depressants and counseling but I want to be registered disabled. How do I go about this? Thanks in advance.

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godmum56 · 15/07/2022 14:02

WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 14:00

I know there's no legal criteria for the training or registration. There is however a clause in the Equalities Act that the dog must be well behaved. There are levels of training that I would want to reach in order to meet with the intention behind the law that the dog was an aid to me and did not cause disruption.

I would look to the training criteria of an organisation so that I felt I was comfortably meeting that standard.

I am aware that anyone can set up as a trainer. I am aware there is no set training in law.

you might be better finding yourself a local APBT registered trainer and talking to them about your needs?

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WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 14:07

godmum56 · 15/07/2022 14:02

you might be better finding yourself a local APBT registered trainer and talking to them about your needs?

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Absolutely going to. Thanks.

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WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 14:10

Once again, thank you everyone who has replied. However, please, really forget the dog 😂. I only said that as someone right at the beginning asked. I am only asking about how one finds out for sure if you are disabled as in the criteria of the Equalities Act! Nothing else and I have my answer and will be talking to the GP.

Please forget the dog 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 It's so funny but this thread is literally like a dog witty a bone! Let it go (as Elsa would say!)

Thanks again everyone.

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jonesdarcy · 15/07/2022 14:20

Ignoring the dog issue.

pip/dla is the usual way to demonstrate disability however you could apply for an access card. These are accepted in an increasing number of places and you could get one showing you need an assistance dog but I think you'd need to show it's completed it's training and evidence you require it.

Accesscard.org.uk

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WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 14:23

jonesdarcy · 15/07/2022 14:20

Ignoring the dog issue.

pip/dla is the usual way to demonstrate disability however you could apply for an access card. These are accepted in an increasing number of places and you could get one showing you need an assistance dog but I think you'd need to show it's completed it's training and evidence you require it.

Accesscard.org.uk

Ah, thank you!

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parenthood1989 · 15/07/2022 15:17

The access card says it's unlikely to accept an emotional support animal, which is essentially what this dog would be.

I'm not a fan of these companies that sell card to evidence something you can already evidence, but the access card in particular seems to have a r really difficult to navigate website. I could t find out what evidence you do need, only what you don't.

godmum56 · 15/07/2022 15:57

parenthood1989 · 15/07/2022 15:17

The access card says it's unlikely to accept an emotional support animal, which is essentially what this dog would be.

I'm not a fan of these companies that sell card to evidence something you can already evidence, but the access card in particular seems to have a r really difficult to navigate website. I could t find out what evidence you do need, only what you don't.

I agree...I also mind that you can't see the form before you complete it or, apparently apply in any other way than online. Also they talk about seeing "official documentation" that a dog has been trained by am assistance dog...as has already been said, there is no national standard so I am not clear what "official" means in that context.

parenthood1989 · 15/07/2022 16:06

@godmum56

It seems the only way to access the form is to start filing it in, so give them all of your personal details before it moved to the next page. I would expect it to much more transparent and accessible. It's a money maker and nothing else and I don't see how it will help OP prove disability because she needs to evidence that to get the card. If she can evidence it she doesn't need the card.

godmum56 · 15/07/2022 16:21

parenthood1989 · 15/07/2022 16:06

@godmum56

It seems the only way to access the form is to start filing it in, so give them all of your personal details before it moved to the next page. I would expect it to much more transparent and accessible. It's a money maker and nothing else and I don't see how it will help OP prove disability because she needs to evidence that to get the card. If she can evidence it she doesn't need the card.

yup. it also excludes anyone whose disability means they can't use a computer

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WellINeverKnewWho · 15/07/2022 16:48

I agree, I started looking at it and felt like it was a bit odd.

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Tiani4 · 15/07/2022 17:09

@godmum56

that used to be the case but no longer is.
Many LAs still do disability registration under National assistance act, not all though. I know that because we still do it.!!! It's not used as much as it used to be as it is voluntary by the person to ask to be registered and many services when doing disability discounts ask for PIP award letters as proof instead. It's a shame that places insist on that as there are various reasons someone may decide not to apply for PIP or it take time to get it awarded.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 01/08/2022 14:58

pinkymurder · 15/07/2022 10:41

I thought PIP was supposed to be really hard to get?

My dr said as I can dress myself, prepare food, shower, and drive I would be very very unlikely to qualify.

Totally depends on the day and who is interviewing you ime. I have a blue badge for mobility but got zero points on PIP even though the person at CAB who helped me apply said I scored highly.

alnawire · 01/08/2022 15:23

It's not the person who assesses you that makes the decision.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 02/08/2022 08:37

alnawire · 01/08/2022 15:23

It's not the person who assesses you that makes the decision.

Whoever makes the decision then.

Lucia123456789 · 12/12/2024 02:05

Hi. You don't register as disable. You just have to have proof that you have a disability or an impairment. As you say you get treatment and help, that proves you have a disability and you can apply for PIP or better ADP. Can you tell me, please how one gets diagnosed?

parenthood1989 · 12/12/2024 08:45

Lucia123456789 · 12/12/2024 02:05

Hi. You don't register as disable. You just have to have proof that you have a disability or an impairment. As you say you get treatment and help, that proves you have a disability and you can apply for PIP or better ADP. Can you tell me, please how one gets diagnosed?

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Diagnosed with what? The usual starter would be the GP

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