Hi, my name is ChefClay!
ChefClay
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Hi - I am happily married and live with my wife in North East England.
I have suffered with Osteo Arthritis from the age of 25. I am registered disabled and no longer work.
I presently have had both knees replaced, left hip replaced, pins in both shoulders, cage in lower spine, toes on each foot broken and re set.
Still require further operations, but have nothing but praise for the NHS concerning my treatment and care.
Sadly I cannot say the same when it comes to the Benefit system. I don’t want to express my comments publicly, but still require expert advice in the very near future.
Maybe I will be able to get some advice via this site?
Look forward to sharing views and experiences in relation to disability/welfare issues.
Regards
Paul
I have suffered with Osteo Arthritis from the age of 25. I am registered disabled and no longer work.
I presently have had both knees replaced, left hip replaced, pins in both shoulders, cage in lower spine, toes on each foot broken and re set.
Still require further operations, but have nothing but praise for the NHS concerning my treatment and care.
Sadly I cannot say the same when it comes to the Benefit system. I don’t want to express my comments publicly, but still require expert advice in the very near future.
Maybe I will be able to get some advice via this site?
Look forward to sharing views and experiences in relation to disability/welfare issues.
Regards
Paul
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Hi Paul and welcome
Please feel free to ask anything
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Hello @ChefClay, welcome!
I'm sorry to hear you have had issues with the benefits system. We have page for advice about benefits that might be useful. You might also be interested in a few of our groups where other members can offer advice and experiences:
Employment issues, finance and ESA,
Talk about PIP/DLA
Universal Credit
If you don't want to publicly ask questions or receive advice, you can contact our helpline:
Freephone: 0808 800 3333
Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
Textphone: Use Type Talk by dialling 18001 from a textphone followed by 0808 800 3333.
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!
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