Main Benefits site http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/3139-29-july-2015-newsletter?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Benefits and Work&utm_content=29+July+newsletter+2015 ................... Post is long so haven't posted it here, plus not sure if its copyright…
Hi, I have RA (seropositive) which i have had for 7 years now. I have just reduced my working hours to 17 as find it difficult to do more. I was wondering if anyone knows of any help i might be able to get as obviously my wages have also reduced. I am 50 years old, married but with no children. Any advice would be great,…
Please can I have some advice? I have psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. At 31 with a husband and 6 year old St home, I work 35 hours a week in a bank. I am due to start etanercept once healthcare at home contact me. A friend says even though I work I should be entitled to PIP. Is this true? Xxx
Hi yes that is my answer,now age 50 and been treated from AGE 7 (they said possable still's disease) dew to a rare genetic disorder my ligarments were too short,(about 20%+)so my hands only half opened,and are twisted to one side,,my left is the best hand having learnt guitar from age 10 but still has twisted fingers and…
For a while now I've considered asking to work part time instead of full time as my OA is worsening. I have it in both big toes and my fingers. I think I'm also getting it in my left knee as I feel it clicking and it feels warm at times. I am having steroid injections in my feet now which do give some relief but my job…
Wits end here. Am in receipt of ESA in the Work Related Activity Group. A couple of years ago I had spinal surgery - I still get a lot of pain at the site of the operation, added to this is Osteo Arthritis, my hip joint also has OA, but docs will not operate in view of my age - I am considered too young. I am awaiting…
Hi Ok I have been asked to attend a sickness review meeting in work regarding my time of sick,which I am now on a stage 2. It is with the head of operation high up person what I am to expect,what will they do ect.. What gets me though is there are people in there with worse sick records than what I have and they haven't…
Just a quick message to say I have contacted my MP, a certain IDS for clarification about the reports that came out before the election that there were plans to make disability benefits taxable. As and when I get a reply I will post an update.
hi! Sorry to rant! I am 8 weeks post op today! I am a full time carer for my disabled hubby! He too has several on going problems! With chronic osteoarthritis of spine,hips and knees! He severely sighted and deaf! He has communicater guides 3 times a week,but they are not his carers!we have a cleaner 1 a week and the rest…
I have a "worn" hip joint and am in the queue for a replacement. I am not immobile but find that my hip joint (and Knee) become uncomfortable after a, variable, period of time -- nothing new there, I guess. I find that pressing the palm of my hand on to the joint helps quite a bit and wondered what device(s) might be…
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