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Mental health problems, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis - can I claim ESA?
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Kirstie74
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I have mental health problems, osteoarthritis in my joints and Plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Am I right in thinking I can claim esa?
I currently receive income support as I have a disabled daughter but my health problems are getting worse.
I've been told I could claim esa and pip any advice please?
Thank you in advance
I currently receive income support as I have a disabled daughter but my health problems are getting worse.
I've been told I could claim esa and pip any advice please?
Thank you in advance
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Hi @Kirstie74, have you tried the online benefits calculator? It's a good starting point for seeing what you may be entitled to!
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Kirstie74 said:I have mental health problems, osteoarthritis in my joints and Plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Am I right in thinking I can claim esa?
I currently receive income support as I have a disabled daughter but my health problems are getting worse.
I've been told I could claim esa and pip any advice please?
Thank you in advance
As you already claim Income Support then unless you're placed into the Support Group then your money will be the same as Income Support. If it's UC you have to claim then the premiums aren't paid with this. I'd advice you to go to your local CAB for further advice before you do anything else.
For PIP, it's not about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect you daily. Have a look at this link and complete the self test. http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
It's just a guide on the points that you could get but evidence will be needed. A face 2 face assessment is usually done too, as it's rare to have a paper based decision.
If you think you qualify then you'll need to ring the PIP help line to start a claim.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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