Can I claim PIP?
dicko47
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I have depression and anxiety I also have aquagenic purists and have a granulating necrotising event with my nasal septum and turbinates I have been in and out of hospital and had many operations one of which has left me with nearve and muscle damage and an inflamed nearve in my right hand that limits with the use of it due to a canular being fitted wrong I am receiving employment support allowance and have been told I could claim something called PIP can anybody give me any advice regarding this please
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Hi @dicko47, and a warm welcome to the community!
Here is some information on PIP which might be a good starting point. You can also take a PIP self-test online to give you an idea of whether you could be eligible. Have a look, and do come back to us with any questions! -
Thank you so much pippa I will look at it now x
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Hi @dicko47 welcome to the community!
Sorry for all you have been through, let us know if you have any further questions!
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