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Hi, my name is Fran

Hi Scope people, I'm Fran. I recently discovered this website trying to get through the tedium of universal credit applications and thought I would join as it seems to have a lot of information relevant to my issues. I have chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia and also epilepsy which has severely affected my abilities to function in most employment situations as I can't stand for long periods of time and have issues with memory and cognitive function from the seizures.
If anyone has any advice for these issues in particular, whether that be coping mechanisms, medication recommendations, physiotherapy or help with universal credit, I would be so incredibly grateful as I am currently in debt to my bank and am running out of ideas.
Best wishes to you all
If anyone has any advice for these issues in particular, whether that be coping mechanisms, medication recommendations, physiotherapy or help with universal credit, I would be so incredibly grateful as I am currently in debt to my bank and am running out of ideas.
Best wishes to you all
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There are many knowledgeable folks on the community who should be able to share their experiences and hopefully even advise about some of the issues you've mentioned.
Is there anything in particular you need help with?
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I suffer from pain a lot of the time and would recommend a Pain Management Clinic as a means to help manage pain. Your GP can refer you to your nearest clinic once the lock-down has eased. Physiotherapy is also very good, of course.
I'm glad you have found us and hope you have found the information on the site to be helpful. I look forward to seeing you on the Community and hope you enjoy being with us. If we can be of any help/support to you then please just let us know. All the best.
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/calculate-your-benefits/
I'm wondering if you might be entitled to PIP or ESA?
I hope this might help and maybe open up some further avenues for you.
Best wishes
Louise
Community Champion