Is osteoarthritis a disability?

booboo

Hi I am new to this site , I have osteoarthritis and I am wondering if this is classed as a disability? I am hoping to get back to work in the near future after being off work for sometime now ,  i have had a total knee replacement a few months ago and will be having another one soon , I just need some support really , when I start applying for work  

CockneyRebel

Hi booboo and welcome

In terms of disability benefit, it is not the condition that matters but how it affects the things you can do.
There is a self test you can take on the B&W site

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

booboo

I have already had a health assessment and have been classed fit for work by DWP , but do not know what sort of work I will be able to do really as have lots of pain in my knees , back and hands .

CockneyRebel

My wife has osteo/rhematoid /lupus and received enhanced PIP. I would suggest that it would be worth taking the self test to see whether you may be entitled

CR

Sam_Alumni

There is a lot of information here about osteoarthritis.