Epilepsy and benefits

Precious1

Thank you for signing me up to your community. I've suffered epilepsy for ovet 25yrs now and have never passed my assessment yet and due next one on the 22nd of this mth with no hope again, and to get sent bk to work where I suffer fits,terrible anxiety,memory loss quite badly now.I've bin left in the lurch for all these yes,so would be great to find out more advice from this community,as I get it from nowhere else. Again thank you all.

CockneyRebel

Hi precious and welcome

Is this for ESA or PIP ?

There has been some changes to the PIP guide in respect of safety and the possibilty of harm occuring which may help people with epilepsy

good luck with your upcoming assessment

CR

Precious1

Thank you very much CockneyRebel.Well I'm on Contribution based ESA,so no doubt its an assessment for that.

CockneyRebel

Have you thought about applying for PIP ?

try the B&W self test

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

CR

Precious1

I have been told to go for PIP,but because I'm have always been turned down for anything,I.e,DLA,and prob will be ESA,I doubt they'd even consider me.I have always felt so run down with it all,with no help or advice anywhere.This is why I came to Scope.

CockneyRebel

It is certainly worth making an application see the link

https://www.gov.uk/pip

To start the process you need to make a phone call
There is much info on here about the process so please have a read.
Although many people find it stressful, if you do your research and get your evidence in order then it doesn't have to be.
The reliability factors should be taken into consideration especially Safety, reliably and to an acceptable standard

We are here to help and support you any way we can so please do ask any questions

CR

Precious1

Thank you....so much,it means so much to have some decent advice off someone who can make the time to help.

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