H O M E AUG 2010

HELP AVAILABLE

If you are looking for help on a range of issues, we hope you feel you have come to the right place. Find out what to do if you need a wheelchair, if you wish to be referred, want more information on your medical condition or want to find other people like you.

There is already a wealth of information scattered around our website. If you would like to have a look at the website's of outside agencies , have a look at the Links page, which will provide you with instant access. For information for the disabled, housebound and carers clink on the following link.

BENEFIT FORMS

To find out if you are eligible and request one of the following forms, contact:
The Department of Works and Pensions    Tel: 0800 882200

                    Forms and advice regarding:

v Attendance Allowance

v Disability Living Allowance

v Carers Allowance

v Incapacity Benefit

Help can also be obtained from their Web Site  www.dwp.gov.uk/
Forms are available to download from this site.

What to do when you have received your form.

Complete the part which requires personal information. You may need to hand the form in at the surgery for the doctors to complete and sign their part. We can send it off directly, or you may collect your completed form from the reception desk, this can take up to a week. There is no charge for the doctor’s services.

BLUE BADGES - TAXI CARDS
For additional information see article in ElliottEar Issue 21.

To find out if you are eligible or to get a form, contact the following:

Women under 60, Men under 65, who are registered disabled.

Tel 020 8424 1234

PASSPORT/DRIVING LICENCE FORMS-PHOTOS

If the doctor has known you for more than two years, or in the case of a child, have known the parent, they will be happy to validate your forms/photos.

The charge for this service is £15 and you should allow up to a week for this to be completed.

IN THE CASE OF PASSPORT FORMS/PHOTOS

Please ensure all documentation is included as it will be returned to you in a verified sealed envelope ready to post.

PRIVATE CLAIM FORMS (BUPA, PPP  etc)
If you have been referred to a private doctor for an illness or injury by one of our doctors, they will be happy to complete your claim form. Please make sure the patients section of the form has been completed before you hand it in and that all sections are passed to the doctor.

The charge for this service is £20 and you should allow up to a week for this to be completed. When payment has been received, we are happy to forward these directly to your insurance company. Otherwise they will be available for collection from reception.