Fibromyalgia diagnosis...

[BernieBentley]

Hey there. Two weeks ago a nurse from ATOS reviewed me, conclusion: nothing wrong with me! Benefits taken away. Two weeks later diagnosis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

[ClareCrip]

Get advice about making an appeal, try citizens advice or your local D.I.A.L. All is not lost!

[BernieBentley in reply to ClareCrip]

Family Mosaic have got involved thankfully. Thanks for the advice.

[ellabella]

You must ring ring tomorrow and ask for a written copy of the report and tell them you want them to look at your claim again. Also tell them about new diagnosis. X

[TheAuthor]

I am so genuinely sorry to read that, and I agree completely with your other respondents and I would appeal this decision. I would seek advice from the CAB or like minded organisation.

FMA UK also have a dedicated benefit adviser that you can phone or email, I have pasted you a link below:

fmauk.org/contactsmenu/help...

I want to genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[BernieBentley in reply to TheAuthor]

Thank you. My Family Mosaic adviser is coming tomorrow. X

[TheAuthor in reply to BernieBentley]

Good luck x

[vella]

As the others have said,, go to CAB ,, they are very good,, they helped me immensely when I first had to start claiming benefits. It's also worth calling your local adult services and getting them to assess your needs. . I know it's hard but keep fighting. I sincerely hope you get the help you need.

[BernieBentley in reply to vella]

Thank you, I did have a social worker up until two weeks ago, time to get them reinvolved.

[Blackwitch]

All the best with your appeal. ToD xx

[Louise19691]

So doesn't fibromyalgia qualify for benefit then ?

[BernieBentley]

Yes, but the atoms woman wouldn't listen. I had my assessment and told her the diagnosis was due the following week, but she refused to listen and made up false facts.

According to my Support Worker, this is a fairly common tactic, some people don't fight back.

We are in a vulnerable position and need help. X