Fibromyalgia, lower back problems -what could I be entitled to?

cazz

I have fibromyalgia and lower back problems I've been unable to work since May 2017 and walk with crutches and have just applied for pip and revived a disabled badge but have no idea what other help I'm entitled to or haw to go about it.

Lasian_Alumni

Hi @cazz, welcome to the community! 

Have you had a look at our benefits calculator? Let me know it helps

JennysDad

Hi @cazz and a warm welcome to you. We have many members with fibromyalgia, their posts to be found often in the 'Dealing with chronic pain' and in the 'Talk about PIP/DLA' forums. Perhaps you'd like to have a look and see if you can connect with some fellow sufferers.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard
@JennysDad

poppy123456

cazz said:

I have fibromyalgia and lower back problems I've been unable to work since May 2017 and walk with crutches and have just applied for pip and revived a disabled badge but have no idea what other help I'm entitled to or haw to go about it.

It will totally depend on your circumstances. Do you live with a partner that works? Have you worked and paid enough National Insurance in the previous 2 tax years?

teighan

Pip goes on how your illness effects you day to day  not what illness you have,I suffer with fibromyaliga too ,I do have crutches but only use them when needed.it is worth putting in for pip but it is a long stressful process. X