Pernicious Anaemia/B12 Deficiency and PTSD

Clairegaynor
Clairegaynor Community member Posts: 1 Listener
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Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. Pleasure to meet you all.
I suffer with Pernicious anaemia AND PTSD.


Can anyone advise as to wherter these are disabilities please?

Thank you,
Best wishes,
Claire

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    Hi @Clairegaynor and welcome

    Anything that affects the things you can do with regard to daily activities could be classed as a disability. However, not all disabilities qualify for disability benefits which currently is Personal Independence Payments.
    In the first instance you may want to take one of the online self tests
  • bendy_bonnie
    bendy_bonnie Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    It depends whether you're asking if you can see yourself as having a disability, or whether you feel you need help with extra costs of your disability from the state, or both. Also I have pernicious anaemia/folate anaemia and I don't class this as a disabling illness but someone else may feel differently. Only you can answer that question. 
  • 6080
    6080 Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    I have pernicious anaemia which has had an affect on my nerves etc. The fatigue is horrendous despite 8 weekly injections. Then there is the brain fog amongst numerous symptoms. Certainly is a long term health condition and depending on your symptoms, I would class it as disabling at times. Some have a mild form though with few symptoms but I can honestly say, it can wipe me out for sure. I do receive Pip now but I have other issues also. 

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