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Hi, my name is chorry72!

Hello everyone, I am brand new here and not sure what to say!
I have various health conditions including degenerative disc, facet artropathy and fibromyalgia. I am going through the process of being dismissed from work due to ill health (NHS) and am just staring applications for ill health retirement and PIP (not sure if I can get both!). I find it helpful to hear about other people’s conditions, how they are affected and how they cope - as well as giving me ideas it helps to know I’m not alone. I have supportive family and friends but most of them don’t understand the pain and fatigue.
I have various health conditions including degenerative disc, facet artropathy and fibromyalgia. I am going through the process of being dismissed from work due to ill health (NHS) and am just staring applications for ill health retirement and PIP (not sure if I can get both!). I find it helpful to hear about other people’s conditions, how they are affected and how they cope - as well as giving me ideas it helps to know I’m not alone. I have supportive family and friends but most of them don’t understand the pain and fatigue.
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When filling out an application for PIP, keep in mind that it isn't based on diagnosis, but on how your condition affects your everyday life, so it's possible you may be able to receive PIP as well as it's not means-tested either.
Unfortunately friends and family will rarely be able to fully appreciate what it's like to live a day in your shoes, but places like our community are great for peer to peer support and for finding folks who 'get it' a little bit better. I hope you stick around and take part in our discussions. Don't hesitate to shout if you need any help or support with anything, too!
Scope
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Welcome to our online community/family.
I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.
I also had to take early retirement from the NHS a few years ago now.
Yes I was able to get both my pension & pip.
My health problems started in 1998 when I had a Stroke.
Since then I have had a number of brain operation’s
How are you doing today????
Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you with????
@steve51
Yes I also have major problems with my fatigue/pain levels.
I have also got my wife & daughter at home currently due to the ongoing troubles.
This is working very well as I can still be in bed just before they come home in the afternoon.
How are things with you today???
Please let me know if you need any further help????
@steve51
I have different disabilities mainly leg amputation and blind in one eye amongst pthers.
I am familiar with the PIP process having gone through this myself also the Manager so plenty of experience at the other side of ill health retirement
I hope everything works out for you and its good you have supportive family around.
We are always here to help
You will feel much better once you are up & about.
Yes I had to deal with both OH & my GP.
This worked out very well in the end so it was well it in the end.
Have you had any help with your pip application????
The rule with this benefit is completely different to any other benefit.
There are a number of “Descriptors” that need to be meet for all of the questions within the application form.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria#daily-living-activities
Please let me know if you hit any problems????
@steve51
Yes that sounds great with your pip application.
Sorry for another question but have you tried the “pip self test”
Here’s a link below for you.
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/pip-test
Your early retirement seems to be coming along nicely.
@steve51
That sounds great!!
Do you want me to go through the pip self test with you as this will give you a good idea????
@steve51
That’s great did you get the pip at the end??
Yes I have also read some horror story’s that’s why I am trying to help you now.
Will you be going to your f2f or will you have them come to you????
@steve51
That sounds great, I did get them to me but I was & still am house bound.
Yes fingers crossed please please let me know how you get on if you don’t mind????
@steve51