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Willowtree

i suffer with fybromyagia and as I am getting older I am finding that the pain seems to be getting worse. I also suffer with IBS, asthma and depression. I still work full time and live on my own, I really don't know how I manage sometimes let alone get to work. I have had physio, counselling but feel some days I just don't want to carry on this way. I am 65 this year and don't use my car for work as it would cost too much in parking so I really feel I need some kind of support financially as well as having people I can turn for advice. I know I work but my colleagues just shrug my fibro of because they can't see it and i find this is the same with any hidden illness. Is there anyone who can help with benefit advise as I don't understand them at all.
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Thank you for sharing.
I am one of the team of community champions. We guide, advise and help members of the forum.
Please can I suggest have a look at our website we have lots of information on benefits.
Benefits find out more.
https://www.gov.uk./browse/benefits.
You have been given some good information and advice from @jaki1972 Hope that is helpful to you.
I would also consider speaking to CAB for further benefit advice and guidance, information. They have expertise and knowledge on benefits.
They can be complicated and confusing.
Please can I also advise further AGEUK.
Have a look at their website lots of information, advice guidance and lots more. Might be useful for your particular health issues and wellbeing.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk.
Helpline 0800 055 6112.
Please ask anything. Some one will know. From our community or a member of our team.
Please take care.
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There also is a benefit calculator which you may find useful to have a look at.
What kind of work do you do? You may benefit from reasonable adjustment within your workplace. If you have anymore questions about this then please do let me know
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