checked my bank balance today and had two unexpected payments from dwp esa one for £500 and one for £700 nearly fell off my chair. I rang to find out what was going on and apparently £500 was tax beck and £700 was backpay for esa and even better the lady told me I have been put in the support group for 3 years so I can at…
Hi, I am 19 years old and would like some advice on having my bones fused together. I have OA in both my big toes. When I went to romotoligy they said there is not much they can do because they do not want to put me on drugs so early in my life. I had my first injection a couple of weeks ago and it has got rid of a lot of…
Hello, I recently had an arthoscopy procedure (Debridement) on my thumb cmc joint..The procedure didn't work for me and I'm now waiting for another operation where my thumb will be pinned. But while I'm waiting my employer has decided to move my job role where it will have an severe impact on my already degenerated joint…
My son lives with me and he has a full time job, He gives me £300 a month board and lodgings. I am not working due to my OA and COPD and am claiming ESA and standard rate PIP mobility, my ESA assessment is due this week although I have been receiving it since last August. Does anyone know if after claiming ESA for a year…
Hello, Are there any teachers out there?! I just wondered how you cope with managing teaching with RA and any tips you have for making things easier in the classroom when your joints are sore, or you are tired or sick from taking medication. Thanks so much Lucia x
Went for my ESA atos assessment today. The journey there and back was a bit harrowing and pushed me to my limits physically, I am sure I will be suffering tomorrow. Was only in the meeting about 15 or 20 minutes and anything work related wasnt mentioned. No picking boxes up, no walking up 2 steps or any of the tasks I was…
I have R.A and claimed Attendance Allowance about 4 years ago because I was 65 and to old to claim disability allowance, I only claimed for the day rate as I could manage at night with a bit of help from my OH, now I am finding it much worse and need more help at night for getting to the bathroom and the odd drink of water…
Hi, I posted this on the living well forum. Does anyone know about SSP? I've had a real shock on payday. As everyone knows I'm currently off sick. I been teaching for 13 years and not really been off sick for period this long. Don't get me wrong when I was first diagnosed and on DMRDS I caught viral meningitis where I had…
I work 4 days a week in a office, I have been in my pension for almost 15 years and I am 49. My health is getting worse and it is getting harder and harder to continue to work. How does Ill Health retirement work? Do i ask about it, is it an option if i go long term sick? What does the different tiers mean? If you recieve…
After an absence from the NHS of approx 4 months sick leave for Fibromyalgia, arthritis post spine surgery I have been back in the office today, its my first days of a month phased return. Unfortunately I have discovered a breast lump so Thursday I have to attend a 4 hour appt at hospital where I'll have a mammogram,…
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