H O M E 4th Nov 2007
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.
Address: Physical Disability
Harrow
People First
Youngmans
1, Civic
Station Road
Tel 020 8424
1694
Fax 020 8427
7154
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Women over 60, Men over 65
Address: Harrow
People First
Talbot House
Rayners Lane
Tel:
020 8429 4488
Fax:
020 8429 3138
Opening Hours: 9:00am –
5:00pm
Help can also be obtained on
the Harrow Council Web Site harrow.gov.uk
What to do when you
have received your form
Complete
the part which requires personal information. You will then need to hand the
form in at the surgery for the doctors to complete and sign their part. If you
have enclosed your cheque and photographs we can then send it off directly, if
not then 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.
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.