PIP for fibromyalgia

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HeatherM23
HeatherM23 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I've struggled with this condition since diagnosis last year and have lost many months from work in the past few years. My gp has suggested my job is too physically demanding but I'm so worried about being able to cope financially. Has anyone been awarded PIP for fibromyalgia? 

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    edited October 2017
    Hi Heather and welcome

    PIP is a benefit that looks at your ability to do some everyday tasks and not so much about your condition.
    It is entirely possible to be awarded PIP with fibro if you fulfill the criteria
    Try taking the self test on the B&W site

    http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

    Please come back with any questions or if we can help further

    CR

  • janice_in_wonderland
    janice_in_wonderland Online Community Member Posts: 265 Empowering
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    good luck Heather 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @HeatherM23, take a look at this thread from earlier in the year: it sounds like that it's how your condition affects you that's important, rather than the diagnosis itself. Hope that helps!

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