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Fit for work

Hi docs signing me of sick i have osteoarthritis in my hands i have had joint replace done in one finger due to go in feb time for next op this has bn done in right hand so far .i cant use hands properly. I have had xrays done on knees which are showing signs . i get pip . my appeal is January im now getting panicky bout it
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Welcome to the community, I am sorry to hear you are worrying. You say you get PIP and your appeal is in January, what is the appeal for?
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It's really important to prepare properly for an appeal, and to know how you are going to score the 15 points or more that you will need in order to be successful at an appeal. It's possible you might be able to get some help and support with your appeal from your local advice agency, such as Citizens Advice. If you call the Scope helpline on 0808 800 3333, then they may be able to give you details of where you can get some local advice. The key thing is to do your research on the points system, identify the points that apply to you (15 or more), and then, if possible, get some medical evidence to back you up. The fact that you get PIP will help, especially if the reasons you get PIP are similar to the reasons you feel you should get ESA. There is also very helpful information on other benefit sites, such as Disability Rights UK.
If you would like more steerage on this then please post your question in the Ask an Adviser part of this Scope site, and we will try and help if we can.
Good luck with your appeal!
Jayne
B&W have a usefull self test
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/med2/indexxx.php
Have a look it might help
CR
Jayne
Good Afternoon & Welcome.
Please please let me know if I can help/support you with anything “pressing”
Many thanks.
Please please don’t be worried if possible!!!!!
Sorry but have you made contact with “CAB”
Please please let me know if I can help you further????
Senior online community officer