Epilepsy and benefits

Precious1
Online Community Member Posts: 4 Contributor
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.
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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
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Thank you very much CockneyRebel.Well I'm on Contribution based ESA,so no doubt its an assessment for that.0
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Have you thought about applying for PIP ?
try the B&W self test
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
CR
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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.0
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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
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Thank you....so much,it means so much to have some decent advice off someone who can make the time to help.0
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