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Would I be eligible for benefits?
Lurcherlady
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Hi:) I was diagnosed with osteo arthiritis in my hands and wrists last year, I work as a residential carer for children with disabilities. I am finding it very difficut with the pain I have which is getting worse.
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Hi @Lurcherlady
Possibly. Personal Independence Payment is the main benefit if you are under 65. Personal Independence Payment looks at how it affects your mobility and "daily living" (things like eating, dressing and going to the toilet). You can do a quick test here to see if you might be eligible:
http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
If you are over 65 you might be eligible for Attendance Allowance.
Scope has a benefits checker that you can use to check everything else:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/check
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