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Am I entitled to PIP and Motability?

Dystonia
i have just found out I have cervical Dystonia. I have had this condition for a year but no one really knew what it was and eventually sent me to a neurologist who diagnosed it. He informed I had to take Parkinson’s meds for 4 months. I have started them so far so good in terms of side affects not really seeing any improvement to the neck. After 4 months I can have the Botox anyway I’m struggling at work I have a very demanding job as a social worker driving is particularly difficult and I have to drive a lot to visit ppl in their own home. This is also a problem as it depends on seating arrangements etc. I have informed my employer and they are going to look at a desk/chair assessment. I am 60 yrs old I don’t have a great pension and I rent my home so no property. Can anyone tell me whether I would be entitled to PIP or moterbility then perhaps I can reduce my hours at work and get an automatic car.
i have just found out I have cervical Dystonia. I have had this condition for a year but no one really knew what it was and eventually sent me to a neurologist who diagnosed it. He informed I had to take Parkinson’s meds for 4 months. I have started them so far so good in terms of side affects not really seeing any improvement to the neck. After 4 months I can have the Botox anyway I’m struggling at work I have a very demanding job as a social worker driving is particularly difficult and I have to drive a lot to visit ppl in their own home. This is also a problem as it depends on seating arrangements etc. I have informed my employer and they are going to look at a desk/chair assessment. I am 60 yrs old I don’t have a great pension and I rent my home so no property. Can anyone tell me whether I would be entitled to PIP or moterbility then perhaps I can reduce my hours at work and get an automatic car.
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You could perhaps do worse that have a look at our "What benefits am I entitled to?" resource which contains (in the first paragraph, I think) a link to an online benefits calculator.
Perhaps you could have a look and let us know how you get on?
I am not a suitably qualified benefits advisor, but we do have some excellent people on here and they will be in touch with you in due course. Should you find yourself waiting too long please get back to us.
Warmest best wishes to you
@JennysDad
Good Evening & Welcome 🙏🙏
It’s great 👍 to meet you today.
Yes I had to take the same journey as you are a few years ago now.
I had to take total
control over my:
1. work place.
2. pension.
3. benefits.
4. mortgage.
Had I not done this then I would have been in a right pickle.
Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you ????
As one of the “Community Champion’s” I will do my upmost in helping/supporting you!!!!!!!