Hi, I'm just looking for any advice anyone may have. I claimed ESA as I was turned down when I tried to claim JSA- I can't hold a pen, I can't stand for long, I can hardly do anything with my hands due to arthritis. I filled in the form in the only way I knew how- took double painkillers and anti inflammatory, had a glass…
Sorry to be crashing your site as I don't technically have arthritis as my primary diagnosis. I am 22, with AVN of the capitate since I was 16 from a swimming accident which was missed whilst broken initially and now cannot be fixed. I have had NSAIDS medication, steroid injections, nerve removal and next up on the list is…
I am fully aware that none of you can answer this but it's a chance for me to write out my thoughts and therefore - hopefully - clarify them. Some chance! :wink: Since 2007 I have been in receipt of indefinite higher-rate mobility DLA, and very useful it has been. It's helped pay for my various bits of kit, massages and…
Hi, Not sure what to say. i havent worked since dec 2014 due to arthritis- its in every joint it feels, most days i cant even open doors. i also have mental health issues, severe anxiety about going out. i live alone and cope. i cant cook, my hands are usually too bad to lift a saucapan from cupboard or even turn swtch on…
After losing my partner last month, I've had to claim - and been awarded - Working Tax Credit. As I have the higher rate mobility for DLA I also get a disability element of WTC. I can only work 19 hours a week due to my disability. My friend kindly helped me to complete the form (and she checked it for me) and then I had…
Much to my surprise I have just been awarded enhanced rate for mobility (I had been reassessed and was hoping for standard rate). I currently drive a Ford Fiesta which is just under 2 years old. It's on a lease hire type scheme from Ford and it's at the stage in the agreement at which I can change it for a new car. The…
Hi, I am new to this forum and would really appreciate some advice. Whilst on a family holiday to New Zealand I was in agonising pain and had to be taken to hospital, they did an MRI scan of my spine and found that I had severe arthritis in my bank and damage to my discs 5/6. I brought the results of the MRI back to the UK…
I went to a medical a few weeks ago, I have Osteoarthritis in the knees hips and base of my spine and other conditions that stop me from working, I'm only 40 but have not been able to work because of my conditions since I was 18, I spend most of my time at home in pain as physiotherapy has not worked, I turned up to the…
Hi I am new to this forum and need some help. I have arthritis in both knees. I had a knee replacement in September 2015 and I am on the waiting list to have my other knee done. I have been on ESA for the past year but I was re-accessed recently and have been refused. I scored 0 points and I was told by the Decision Maker…
I was just wondering if we fall under the equalities and disability act for work? I have previously for another medical condition but this meant I had to go to OccH which I don't like doing. However if this will benefit me in the long run then I'll happily go. What are people's thoughts?
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