its suitable i going to make wcs pay with the so called pwb,anyone?
I accept that as a service we do have further work to do in order to be fully using the personal wheelchair budget system as intended, however we are working on this, along with many other services in the country.
The request to purchase second hand is a new situation for us, so we are establishing the process as we do it. As I mentioned in a previous email, when it comes to client choice regarding how to spend the money, there are still going to be limitations, even with the personal wheelchair budget process. Giving clients the money to spend as they wish e.g. purchasing via auction sites or self-building, would be more in keeping with a ‘direct payment’, which is not routinely available for personal wheelchair budgets at present. NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care are looking into this further at the moment
Burgerman wrote:I accept that as a service we do have further work to do in order to be fully using the personal wheelchair budget system as intended, however we are working on this, along with many other services in the country.
All of this was intended to be done, And FULLY USING and implemented by 2016, according to the NHS own website. As instructed by NHS boss Simon Stephens. So they are 5 years behind in january . And even then only because you are forcing them. Thats their fault not yours. As I said, they are a socialst institution. They resist change desperately. And are like a brick wall. But you can force them. And the ONLY way to make them change is to do so. Or another 5 years will pass.The request to purchase second hand is a new situation for us, so we are establishing the process as we do it. As I mentioned in a previous email, when it comes to client choice regarding how to spend the money, there are still going to be limitations, even with the personal wheelchair budget process. Giving clients the money to spend as they wish e.g. purchasing via auction sites or self-building, would be more in keeping with a ‘direct payment’, which is not routinely available for personal wheelchair budgets at present. NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care are looking into this further at the moment
As for "routinely available" direct payment option that just means you need to give them a good reason why. And it wasnt routine here either. Not "routine" just means it IS POSSIBLE but they dont like change... Thats just you against them as to if they implement this or not. And routine means it can be if you insist and show why this is a better method for your situation and gives you a better outcome... As I already proved 5 times. Your job is to kick them into shape and make them take this option seriously. As I did.
this is the first time our ccg has done a pwb of any kind for electric wheelchair
Burgerman wrote:this is the first time our ccg has done a pwb of any kind for electric wheelchair
They still havent. Personal means yourselves. Not paying for a chair belonging to a dealer. But its a start. Now start on them again ready for next time. Since it always takes tham at least 12 month when pushed hard, I start on them at least a year early. Since thats the only way to get the thing done every 3 years as agreed. Dont let up or they convieniently "forget".
hi bm well it seems the wcs have had the chair sent to the dealers they use in our hometown
Burgerman wrote:hi bm well it seems the wcs have had the chair sent to the dealers they use in our hometown
What the hell does it have to do with them?
Its a PERSONAL (you) budget. YOU tell them what you want You tell them when and where to deliver it, and you pay them from your own account. What part of this is a PWB otherwise???
Nobody told me what to do with my budget. They dont even know what I used it for or if I used it at all. Because its a personal wheelchair budget.
Burgerman wrote:It all seems very wordy and says nothing much?
she says she doesnt want to get it dirty!
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