Blind Register

[kloofnek]

Can a person who has sight in one eye ,register as partial sighted on the Blind Register if they are in receipt of DLA?

[Mamyalynne]

You (or the person) needs to ask their Consultant to fill in a form and that will enable them to be registered as partially sighted.

That is how I went about it.

[furrypusscat]

Have a look at this link, it may be of help. Don't know whether DLA makes any difference to registering though.

http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health-registering-your-sight-loss/criteria-certification

[Mamyalynne]

Some general advice here...


http://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/registering-your-sight-loss

[Mamyalynne]

I don't think DLA enters the equation at all , you could be in full time work and still be on the register - you get a nice yellow card (not sure what I'm supposed to do with it) :-)

[furrypusscat]

Snap, Mamy

[Mamyalynne]

Yes yes.

[ummmm]

What's the sight like in the other eye?

You can legally drive with just one eye so I can't see how they'd look at it as a disability.

I have three kids that are considered blind in one eye.

[Mamyalynne]

Being on the register doesn't imply you are disabled , it simply means you are recognised as having partial sight (or of course no sight for some).

[ummmm]

It's just that the OP mentioned DLA.

[kloofnek]

No,this is not me,someone I know is going to apply and I do not think they can..cos they can see to work etc.
I imagine it won`t be easy to claim. Mam,it sounds like you are registered...so should know

[Mamyalynne]

You get some concessions, I think it varies across the country . My Council allows me to purchase Taxi vouchers at a discount for example.

Also a nice lady came to tell me tips on how not to walk into things or knock things over - this according to her meant buying many new items which I didn't do.

[kloofnek]

thank you for replies.

[Mamyalynne]

Registering as partially sighted is not applying for a benefit - two different things entirely.

[kloofnek]

I see,will pass all this info.on.Thanx

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry if I got the wrong end of the stick.

[Hazel0302]

DLA, or PIP as it now is, is not dependant on not being able to work. It's money paid to help you cope with the extra cost of your disability. My cousin, for example, was left paralyzed from the shoulders down after a rugby accident. His company were able to provide him the adaptations he needs to work, but he claims PIP to go towards the cost of his 24 hour carers, his adapted car, modifications on his house etc.

Just thought I'd add that!

[hc4361]

If you are registered as severely sight impaired you pay half price for a tv licence. :)

[Mamyalynne]

I tried for that and got refused - they have differing levels of entitlement.

[ummmm]

And Kloof said this person has sight in one eye.

[hc4361]

You just need to provide a certificate confirming you have severe sight impairment.
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/blindseverely-sight-impaired-aud5