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Hi, my name is joyhowe64!

joyhowe64
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Hi everybody
My name is Joy a retired nurse, married with 4 children and three grandaughters. I had to give up nursing early as I was diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis which has become quite servere now. I have hobbies that keep my body and mind together, which are, cardmaking, crosstitch knitting and baking ,. I'm also love reading, at the moment I adore the author Amanda Prowse. The worst thing to happen to date is that the pip in their wisdom took my mobility car saying I didn't need it, even Ithough cannot walk but can only stay on my feet for short periods. At the moment I'm fighting with a tribunal to see if I can get that reverse d.
My name is Joy a retired nurse, married with 4 children and three grandaughters. I had to give up nursing early as I was diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis which has become quite servere now. I have hobbies that keep my body and mind together, which are, cardmaking, crosstitch knitting and baking ,. I'm also love reading, at the moment I adore the author Amanda Prowse. The worst thing to happen to date is that the pip in their wisdom took my mobility car saying I didn't need it, even Ithough cannot walk but can only stay on my feet for short periods. At the moment I'm fighting with a tribunal to see if I can get that reverse d.
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Hi @joyhowe64
Welcome along to our online community/website.
I'm so sorry to hear about your current situation !!!!!
You will find that you aren't on your own !!!!!!
Please please let us know if we can help you further ???? -
Hello Joy and welcome
So sorry you have had to go to tribunal. take heart though, 65% of tribunal hearings are successful.
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Hi @joyhowe64 welcome to the community!
We were talking about hobbies recently if you'd like to join the discussion, we also have a great Benefits Advisor so do let us know if any questions come up with your tribunal that you need any assistance with.
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