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[violet1]

i have copd,i find that even makeing my own bed or useing the hover so difficlt,iv recently become unemployed,no one wants to employ me once i say i have copd,i dont know what to do,

[stilltruckin]

gov.uk/benefits-calculators

[violet1 in reply to stilltruckin]

thankyou

[mmzetor]

it is very hard when you have medical conditions have you put in for all the benefits you are entitled to esa & pip

[Hidden]

If you are unable to work, there are benefits you can claim. Get the info and apply asap.

[violet1 in reply to Hidden]

im not sure what im intitled to to be honest,at the moment im getting tax creds because iv been looking after my grandson,but i have to give that up now cos he,s goin baack home,everything seems so long winded,forgive the pun lol

[violet1 in reply to Hidden]

where could i get the info from,

[Hidden]

Hi if you still feel you can work you generally haven't got to declare a specific illness unless they ask directly. If they ask whether you have a disability which could affect the job then say no. If you find out after you have started you have lost nothing have you. I presume you would only go for jobs you think you could manage anyway.

Bev x

[violet1 in reply to Hidden]

thats the trouble,any job is hard to find at the moment,weather i can do it or not

[Hidden in reply to violet1]

But do you feel you could physically do you a job? All depends what age you are as well. If you're under 65 you could apply for PIP, Personal Independence Payment. It's in 2 parts, daily living & mobility. It doesn't matter what illness you have, it's all to do with what you can & cannot do.

Or you could apply for ESA, Employment Assistance Allowance. There's different parts & levels to this as well. You would need to speak to them at Job Centre Plus to give your details & see if you qualify. Google benefits & you'll find the gov website. Hope this helps a bit. 💖

[RM46]

I can identify the limited mobility. So frustrating when simple tasks become a chore and a big deal. I believe it was important for me to be on the correct meds. inhalers

etc. It took ages for the right ones to do the job.

When going around with the vac. just try one section at a time and forget about doing the whole carpet area. Afraid its baby steps all the way. I've been told that I will always be breathless.