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laucorfu · June 2019

I have been diagonises (finally) with heamochromotits, is this considered a diability ? I also have liver disease and this all has a huge impact on my life, I am on esa at the moment , what other benefits may I be entitled to ?

poppy123456 · June 2019

Hi,

PIP has replaced DLA but it's not awarded based on a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activity based on the PIP descriptors. It's also not means tested so other household income doesn't affect it.

You'll need evidence to support your claim which should state how your conditions affect you. A face to face assessment is most likely needed because most people have them.

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Personal-Independence-Payment/What-is-PIP

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

Derbymduck · June 2019

Hi I've sent you a pm

poppy123456 · June 2019

Derbymduck said:

Hi I've sent you a pm

Hi,

I'm a Community Champion here on scope.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to send any PM's until you've made 25 posts. In the meantime if you have any questions then please do ask and i'm sure someone will be able to answer you.

Derbymduck · June 2019

laucorfu said:

I have been diagonises (finally) with heamochromotits, is this considered a diability ? I also have liver disease and this all has a huge impact on my life, I am on esa at the moment , what other benefits may I be entitled to ?

Hi I also have genetic haemocromatosis

Adrian_Scope · July 2019

Hello @Derbymduck and welcome to the community.

@laucorfu, did you manage to take a look at the links Poppy shared? Do you have any questions about PIP?

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