Information on esa assessments with fibromyalgia

[Cleggjoy55]

Thanks for letting me join I have fibromyalgia on top of rheumatoid arthritis I also have chronic lumbar spine due to working in care most my life I have to have a assessment soon I wondered if anyone else has been replaced in support group with any of these conditions I am worried sick The NHS finished me on health grounds as I couldn’t do my job properly through pain in my legs arms anyone got any information on what to expect

[mattoid-mags]

Hi Cleggjoy55, I was put in the support group.

My conditions are Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, 2 bulging discs in lumbar spine + an extra vertebrae, IBS, depression & anxiety.

I had 3 assessments and 1 tribunal.

The last assessment and the only successful assessment was around 4/5 years ago.

I have problems with walking due to a mix of Fibromyalgia, the OA and the bulging discs.

Gather as much medical evidence as you possibly can and good luck 👍🌸👍🌸

Ps.. NHS paid me off too in 2010.

[mattoid-mags]

Hi Cleggjoy55, also meant to say, you should lock your post so noone else outside the forum can see it on a web search x

[Hidden]

Hi

I'm finishing on ill health retirement. I've got fibromyalgia, non alcoholic steatohepititis, oa in knees, IBS, diverticulitis , depression, gastritis. Also underactive thyroid!! My union rep advised me to claim for pip, she said claim for anything you can. I've had my pip face to face, just got to wait. Saw occupational health 2 weeks ago, he said I will be pentioned off. My brother said you need to hope for tier 3 as that means they will pay me until retirement age. The support I've had from work (primary school) has been fantastic. Also friends and family. I feel very lucky. If you need to know anything there will be someone on here who will be able to help you. Take care Lynne

Ps I hope everything goes well for you

[candiemaietta in reply to Hidden]

what is pip?

[Mdaisy in reply to candiemaietta]

PIP stands for personal independence payment, a UK non means tested Benefit - more information here>

disabilityrightsuk.org/pers...

[releasethemagic]

You can find a list of all the Support Group Criteria here

benefitsandwork.co.uk/emplo...

If none of the descriptors apply, the assessor has to consider whether the risk of making you undertake work related activity is too high. You will find more information about that here

wcainfo.net/issues/substant...