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[Shellieb68]

Well my forms have arrived looked at them and put them back in the envelope

[Trikki]

You will need to brace yourself and have a big pot of tea to keep you going....do get help from our Benefit Advisor or CAB though...Best of luck x

[Shellieb68 in reply to Trikki]

Thank you that's what I was thinking of doing my partner would help as well. who is the benefit adviser I think I am going to need all the luck x

[bluebell99 in reply to Shellieb68]

It would be useful to you if you could photocopy the pages most relevant to you and have a practice go with a pencil and rubber. So much is made of the right wording and how you explain your condition affects you.

Here is a suggestion "I have to have help with dressing as I can't do up buttons or zips because my hands hurt and my fingers are not nimble any more"

That may not be the same in your case but will give you some idea.

If you look at Related Posts in blue on the right you will find other member's experiences.

Also look to the Pinned Posts to find details about contacting our Benefits adviser Janet.

I wish you luck.

Make sure you photocopy EVERYTHING that you send, the DWP are terrible for losing things.

Kay

[Ouch_123]

Shellieb i dont blame you lol they are a nightmare so many pages n the questions are so dam mind boggling but in the end this is how i filled mine it took me over 3 weeks they give you a deadline to fill in and return them by.... i filled in my forms a bit at a time i got my daughter to sit with me and we tackled a few questions at a time... and in meantime i got my gp to write me a letter to help support my application..

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I'm in middle of doing mine . Using a copy to do a draft on definitely helps . You can contact FMA UK benefits advisor on 0300 999 0055 (Mon and Fri 10.00-12.00 ) or charity @ fmauk.org without the spaces .

Janet can send you a copy of the benefit & works guidelines on completing the forms .

Good luck xxx

[Shellieb68 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thank you everyonefor all ur help 😀

[TheAuthor]

Hi Shellieb68

As the others have said it may be useful to get some help filling in your forms? As Hazel_Angelstar says FMA UK have their own benefit adviser. I want to genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck with your application. Fingers crossed for you my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken