I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue in 2009 and went thru ESA to try and receive help but i was refused after an ATOS medical and hearing. I tried to continue as well as i could and each day is very hard. A couple of months ago i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia; I work part time and struggle so much, i'm a single Mum trying to keep the family going but it is so hard with pain, tiredness and frustration of having limits to what i can do. Does anyone know if it worth me trying for pip or some sort of help so that i don't have to work or maybe do less hours with help financially. I cant even go on sick pay as I did that in October and now i am getting into debt. Please if anyone has any advice I'd be so glad of it. Thank you.
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Afternoon I am really sorry to hear of your struggle and being a single mum as well. I think it will help you get more advice from our members if you can lock your posts , click on support.fibromaylia.com.. i as I am not expericenced with the pip , i know many are and will give you helpful advice , people tend to respond more if is just our community that can see gentle hugs xxx
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You may wish to take a peek at our mother site it has a wealth of information,you may find it useful fmauk.org
People in work can also make a claim for pip the award is made on what you can't do not what you can so if your struggling you may like to think about getting further advice.
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In regards to benefits claim, you may wish to contact the FMAUK Benefits Advisor Janet who may be able to help find out what help you maybe able to claim.
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