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Trace72
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Hi everyone I have PSA diagnosed 2 months ago started on medication which is not really working at the moment and I am having joint injections into fingers soon as they are very swollen I was a self employed cleaner there is no way I am able to return to work in the near future just wondered what sort of benefits I could claim until I’m able to work again. I am single and living alone with rent to pay.
many thanks
Tracy
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Hi, when I was first diagnosed and unable to work I was put on Employment Support Allowance, I was later able to get PIP too. I would advise getting help to fill in PIP form it’s rather large. I was able to get someone from Maggee’s to help they came to the house but I do know they have
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