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Hi, my name is Debster1!
Debster1
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Hi all.
I have just joined and I'm looking for advice.
Imy currently on long term sick leave due to my Osteoarthritis becoming debilitating , constantly painful and now restricted my mobility.
I would like to ask. .how do I register as being disabled ?
And if anyone has any advice on filling in a PIP application form for Osteoarthritis. .would be much appreciated. Thank you x
I have just joined and I'm looking for advice.
Imy currently on long term sick leave due to my Osteoarthritis becoming debilitating , constantly painful and now restricted my mobility.
I would like to ask. .how do I register as being disabled ?
And if anyone has any advice on filling in a PIP application form for Osteoarthritis. .would be much appreciated. Thank you x
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Hi @Debster1
There is no longer a ‘register’ of disabled people so you don’t need to register.
There is a useful section about becoming disabled later in life, which should help you. Have a read and come back and ask us questions!
Best wishes, Alex
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Hello Debster and welcome
It is important to understand the points system, descriptors and criteria for an award. A good place to stert is the B&W self test
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Thanks for the information
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