I have fibromalgia

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freddyboy66
freddyboy66 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
 Hi What benefits would i be entitled to please?

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    Hello and welcome freddyboy

    depending on your situation you could be able to claim ESA and PIP

    1 )Try putting your details into an online benefits calculator
    2) try taking the self tests at B&W. they have both ESA and PIP available without charge.
    http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php



  • NicolaH
    NicolaH Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    I get pip for having fibro as well as a few other chronic illnesses if thats any help
    xx
  • Topkitten
    Topkitten Online Community Member Posts: 1,273 Trailblazing
    Fibro, like other chronic conditions, gets progressively worse in most cases. It depends how bad it is for you as to what benefits you get. It usually isn't automatic.

    TK
  • Dee26
    Dee26 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    How do you know if you have 

    fibromalgia ?

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Dee26 said:
    How do you know if you have 

    fibromalgia ?

    Because like 1000's of others including myself the other person has most likely been diagnosed. A true disagnosis of fibromyalgia can only be diagnosed by a rheumatologist.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    freddyboy66 said:
     Hi What benefits would i be entitled to please?
    Hi,
    PIP the benefit that's replaced DLA is possible. PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis, it's how your conditons affect you daily. Google PIP descriptors and a list of the points scroing will come up. Other benefits will depend totally on your other circumstances.
  • Tori_ladybug
    Tori_ladybug Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    I got the diagnosis by a consultant three years ago. I still manage to work as I am too scared to apply for benefits. 
  • Dee26
    Dee26 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    You should apply for benefits, dont be scared, go for it 

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