Due to finish work

[louisegreathead123]

Hi I'm seeing a lot of posts about pip and health assessments I was wondering how you go about this do I have to wait until I'm not working and who do I contact

Thanks in advance lou

[Stevejj]

Good morning you can apply for pip whilst your working. I know a few people who work full time and claim high level pip. Pip is how the condition effects you day to day not what condition you have. So if your mobility is not very good and you need help with daily chores, dressing, washing, cooking etc you could be entitled even if your in work. It’s not a means tested benefit so your work income will not effect your potential award x

[louisegreathead123 in reply to Stevejj]

Thanks I'll look in to it

[louisegreathead123]

Hi yes I have been diagnosed over 2 years and have been suffering longer , the work I do is now affected by my fibromyalgia and I can no longer do full and effective service hence the ill Heath retirement

[Rose54 in reply to louisegreathead123]

Hi

I would advise collecting as much medical evidence as possible

Letter from GP stating your conditions what meds your on and what for you take them for .

Any reports from any other health professionals as well .

Keep a diary for a few days to send in as well sort of things you found hard to do how long it took if someone had to help you and what pain or fatigue it caused.

[louisegreathead123 in reply to Rose54]

Thanks rose I already have a length diary so will do 👍

[Ramjets]

Hi lou I see you have already received some helpful advice from Stevejj and Hidden . I have also provided a link below that will take you to the contact details for Janet the FMAUK Benefits Advisor in case you need them in the future (also shows other links you may find useful at some point). Good luck. x

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

[louisegreathead123 in reply to Ramjets]

Thank you