Case studies
Case 1
Mr and Mrs A. asked their local social services to install a stairlift
as their daughter, who was now in her forties, was too heavy to be carried
up the stairs. They were assessed and the stairlift was refused on the
grounds that there would be an increased risk to the clients, as their
daughter also experienced fits. DAP became involved and a re-assessment
took place. The stairlift was refused for the same reason as before but
on this occasion the local authority offered a ground floor extension
to the property. The accessible bedroom and wet room have been completed
and have made a huge difference to the family’s quality of life.
Case 2
Miss B. developed epilepsy. As initially Miss B.’s work attendance was
poor, Miss B was given the sack by her employers. DAP, in conjunction
with Miss B.’s union, used the Disability Discrimination Act to fight
the dismissal. Miss B. was successful, received compensation and was re-instated.
Case 3
Mr C. was refused Disability Living
Allowance but was represented successfully by DAP at the Tribunal Service.
As this award was for specified period Mr C. was reviewed several years
later. Again his DLA was refused and Mr C. also lost his appeal. DAP wrote
a letter detailing why this decision should go to a Commissioners Appeal.
The case was re-heard and Mr C.’s DLA was re-instated.
Case 4
Mr D. had diabetes that was extremely unstable. However
Mr D. was able to find a suitable job. Mr D. informed the Department of
Work & Pensions of this fact. The fact that someone can work is not
a reason to withdraw a persons Disability Living Allowance which is what
happened to Mr D. DAP represented Mr D. at the Tribunal Service and his
DLA award was re-instated in full.
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