Hi all, I had my PIPs telephone assessment on Friday (8th) bit nerve wracking but not terrible, some weird questions 😅 They confirmed they'd come back with an outcome hopefully in 8 weeks or sooner. My question is, I've read online you can request a copy of the report from the assessment before it goes to DWP for the final…
Hi anybody gone back to work after being diagnosed with OA in left knee. I work as a carer on nights and I'm worried I wont be able to do my job when I come off the sick.
Hello , im looking for any advice on financial support . I’m really struggling right now , I am working but not sure for how much longer I can cope . I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip , base of my spine , right knee and neck , the pain at times is unbearable... I am exhausted and feel like crying…
Hi I am 64 I have rheumatoid arthritis. I wondered who is best to talk to about early retirement due to ill health. I can't really finish with out financial help.what happens is when I get a flare up it affects my hands and shoulders which isn't good as I am a van driver. Work are really good as they understand my…
Hi Everyone, I've started a claim for PIP but with all the horror stories coming out about it I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it. For context in January I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis, and haven't been able to leave the house much since November when the issues started. I already have a myriad of stomach…
This is a big concern for me, after have a toe fusion operation I am unable to wear safety shoes with steel or carbon. Unfortunately 9/10 jobs require you to wear these shoes. Been redundant since April 2020, and the only jobs ive ever done are those that require steel safety shoes. I have in the past worn normal trainers…
I recently worked with an Independent Financial Advisor to seek Income Protection - I'm a full-time working solo parent, and happen to have Ankylosing Spondylitis. An initial application with Lloyds was rejected and when the IFA went to their panel of underwriters, they all refused to provide income protection due to my…
Hi guys, lve had PsA 27 years & still working in an admin role. I do a fair bit of excel data input. I've used a roller ball mouse for years & found it great. Copy & pasting has now become very painful thanks to a flare. Wrist splint & compression glove doesnt help. Has anyone else found a different style of mouse that…
Hi all I currently have OA in my hands and right foot. I work full time in an office and was recently referred to Occ Health through my employer who have recommended Dragon 🐲or other voice activated software to help me as I get pain and stiffness in my hands✋😥 when I type. Just had a trawl through the forum and most…
hey, I have a face to face pip assessment on the 1st of August 😬 I’m nervous but it’s at 2.30pm and a 25 min drive so I’ll definitely be at my worst with my hip arthritis then, I don’t drive my manual car anymore but can borrow my sons and just take my time 😉
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