Hi, my name is andresalem! Should I apply for any benefits?

andresalem

Hello , I’ve been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia last year at kings college hospital last year April . I’m 52 and over the past 3 months the episodes have been increasing with more spasms of electric shocks, spasms of pain and discomfort in the cheek and chin area. Currently not working was wondering if I should apply for any benefits , if so is Trigeminal Neuralgia accepted as a form of permanent illness etc thanks 

poppy123456

Hi,

Entitlement to any benefits isn't based on any diagnosis. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) isn't means tested so other income/savings/capital do not affect the amount you maybe entitled to.

Whether you qualify will totally depend on exactly how your conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities. A successful claim could potentially take at least 10 months.

See link for information. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/severe-disability-element

Whether you're entitled to any other benefits such as Universal Credit will totally depend on your circumstances. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple. If you have savings/capital of more than £16,000 you're excluded from claiming.

Put your details into a benefits calculator to check entitlement. If you can't do this then you should speal to an advice agency near you for a full benefits check. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=ba03309c-5182-4026-99b3-917e15e6bb44

andresalem

thank you 

Tori_Scope

A warm welcome to the community from me too @andresalem I'm glad that the information poppy123456 pointed you towards has been helpful! Have you had a chance to take a look through it all, and give the benefits calculator a go? 

I'm sorry to hear that you've been experiencing some health troubles, and that your symptoms have been worsening lately. Are you receiving enough support to help you manage your symptoms?

andresalem

Thank you very much for your concern Tori about your concern about my trigeminal neuralgia. I just booked into for another CT scan to observe a potential recurrence of a cyst which was previously removed together with one of my molar teach . With regards to the pain from the TN this has been booked for September at to the pain referral unit to discuss the management of pain which is at a on and 6-7/10 . What kind of support does your organisation offer . It has becoming apart from pain quite emotional with good and bad days knowing it is a long lasting and chronic situation . Thanks again for your support . Kind regards Andre