Telephone Assessment

[Star-01]

Hi All,

I’ve never posted on here before so “Hello”.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia,CFS, hyper mobility, anxiety, depression and mild chronic kidney impairment in 2018. I have been claiming PIP lowest daily rate for about a year now.

I quit my job in November due to peri menopausal symptoms and my fibro being worse than ever. So I am also claiming ESA.

Today however I have received an invitation for a telephone assessment in relation to my benefit claim.

Is this a normal procedure?

Many Thanks

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there, I think the simple answer would be yes xx

[Star-01 in reply to Dizzytwo]

Okay, I shall await the interrogation.

Thank you X

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hi and a warm welcome to the forums. You can find general information on fibromyalgia at our website fmauk.org and our patient information booklets at fmauk.org/publications

As momo says, an assessment is a normal part of the esa process (it will be similar to what you had with pip)

[Star-01 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

I’m already receiving ESA so I think it’s a PIP check up

I have gotten worse since first applying but I cannot be bothered to put another claim in, plus they don’t seem to understand the fluctuation of pain and fatigue and think of you can walk the dog for an hour then you’re fine. I’m hardly hiking with my pug!

Anyway thank you for the reply. X

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Hello and welcome, I suffer with fibro/cfs , I hope your phone call goes well x

[Star-01 in reply to Yassytina]

Hello

It’s a pants illness isn’t it.

Thank you for your well wishes. X