Hi, Over the past 3 months or so I have got progressively worse, much harder to walk around, now using crutches to help support, and struggle to eat non soft foods as arthritis has settled in my jaw. Has anyone had to update theirs PIP through DWP and how was the process?, do you have to fully go through the appointments…
Hi everyone I'm new here. My name is Claire. I was diagnosed fairly recently with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis - it really impacts a lot on my life but mostly the right side of my body. I've had it for a long time but they chalked it all up to my mind until I went private. I can't even type for any length of time, if…
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Hi I’m 48 and have severe osteoarthritis in both hips i am waiting for my consultant to refer me for hip resurfacing on both hips I can’t drive I can’t work I can’t dress myself can I claim benefits as I have no idea. Please help as I don’t think I can take much more of this I’m so depressed about it all and I don’t seem…
Hello everyone, I hope alls well, I have had a little victory today. I have managed to get my blue badge and travel pass approved. I started this journey with OA just over 12 months ago. It feels nice that finally support is dropping into place. The lady that appoved my badge rang my and asked a few questions, but was…
Not that it applies to me as I am unable to work but I came across this legal advice which may be of use to some of you. A team of barristers at Cloisters Chambers have produced an extensive set of specialised guidance on returning to the workplace, including advice for disabled people. As more workplaces begin to resume…
Hi All Just to update you all received my pip decision today, been awarded pip but only standard rate mobility didn’t get enough points to get any towards daily living needs. I’m very surprised ,as wasn’t expecting it after reading people’s story’s on here. I’ve been awarded it until 2022. They have backdated my claim and…
I have severe osteoarthritis in my neck, I am in daily pain, I get lots of headaches, numb arms, and have recently started to stumble as I seem to lose balance somehow. I spoke to a Dr today who prescribed some new medication for pain that will help me sleep. I asked about what jobs I could do that wouldn't make things…
Hi everyone I've currently been off work for 6 months and have now gone on half pay is there anything I can claim as this will just cover my rent and Bill's and wont have anything left over. Feeling like I'm having to go back into work when I'm still having investigations and just not up to going back yet. Feeling stressed…
Hello, I've recently applied for a blue badge and they've invited me in for a mobility assessment. I'm really nervous about this because I am painful when I walk but I only sometimes limp when I'm having a bad day. I feel like my application may not be accepted as I can walk relatively okay and also don't have an extremely…
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