Hi i was diagnosed with RA and psoriatic arthritis 3 yrs ago since then it's got worse and working full time is getting much harder so I thought I would try and apply for pip i did and it was denied, I have appealed this and am now waiting for a tribunal date. Since applying though things have gotten worse I now walk in…
Hi I’m new here, but I’ve been living with Sero-positive RA since I was 36, I will soon be 59, I have always tried to work & I’ve paid my stamp & taxes, I still currently work & pay my stamp, although I have paid enough, I’ve had to reduce my working hours considerably due to my lifetime condition & be really mindful at…
I work full time (2 days wfh and 3 days in the office). Three years ago I had a thr of my left hip. My office is on the 2nd floor of a building that doesn't have a lift. I have now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my right hip and am waiting for an appointment for a targetted injection to my hip. The only lift is in…
I am new to all this can anyone out there advise on support for this
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 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…
I am wondering is anyone’s knows if I should inform PIP/AD about my diagnosis and if my PIP payments will stop after I inform them? I got my diagnosis yesterday. I rely on my PIP payments and I am worried that if I tell them about my change in circumstance with stop the payments while they reassess? I hope this makes sense.
Hi my Dad is in his 80's, has two types of arthritis and is house bound. I had a stairlift fitted and arranged daily care. The trouble is his house exterior needs repair 25k minimum . He has a private pension plus state pension , but no real savings and he doesnt qualify for anything except single person council tax and…
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.
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