Fit for work
Carin1966
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Hi docs signing me of sick i have osteoarthritis in my hands i have had joint replace done in one finger due to go in feb time for next op this has bn done in right hand so far .i cant use hands properly. I have had xrays done on knees which are showing signs . i get pip . my appeal is January im now getting panicky bout it
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Hi @Carin1966
Welcome to the community, I am sorry to hear you are worrying. You say you get PIP and your appeal is in January, what is the appeal for?0 -
Hi @Carin1966, how are you doing?0
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Hi my appeal is job center saying im fit for work n my doctor saying im not .i have osteoarthritis i had joint replacement in my ring finger on my right in September i still cant bend it properly or grip i am due to go in again in February for joint replacement in my middle finger on my right hand .im right handed .i have it in my knees aswell0
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Hi Carin1966 - I have included a link to the Scope pages about ESA, which I assume is the benefit you are appealing in January: https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/esa
It's really important to prepare properly for an appeal, and to know how you are going to score the 15 points or more that you will need in order to be successful at an appeal. It's possible you might be able to get some help and support with your appeal from your local advice agency, such as Citizens Advice. If you call the Scope helpline on 0808 800 3333, then they may be able to give you details of where you can get some local advice. The key thing is to do your research on the points system, identify the points that apply to you (15 or more), and then, if possible, get some medical evidence to back you up. The fact that you get PIP will help, especially if the reasons you get PIP are similar to the reasons you feel you should get ESA. There is also very helpful information on other benefit sites, such as Disability Rights UK.
If you would like more steerage on this then please post your question in the Ask an Adviser part of this Scope site, and we will try and help if we can.
Good luck with your appeal!
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Hi Carin
B&W have a usefull self test
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/med2/indexxx.php
Have a look it might help
CR
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I agree - this test is a useful introduction to the level of limitation you would need to show in order to access ESA, and it would give you a good idea of where your points might be obtained.
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Thank u all i will make appointment with c.a.b n get them to help0
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Hi @Carin1966
Good Afternoon & Welcome.
Please please let me know if I can help/support you with anything “pressing”
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Thanks im just worried by it all especially if they say im fit for work n ment to have op in February for more joint replacement in fingers then be in splints for bot 8-10 weeks still cant grip with hand from last operation last September0
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Hi @Carin1966
Please please don’t be worried if possible!!!!!
Sorry but have you made contact with “CAB”
Please please let me know if I can help you further????0 -
Cant make appointment just gta go as walk in0
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Hi I won my appeal for universal credit fit for work0
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