Practical help.

[Mull1972]

Hi to everyone.

I’m very newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia after two years of tests and pills so I’m relieved in one way but obviously feel really down that I now have to live with this forever.

my question is really about help that’s available to sufferers. My friends have suggested I may be entitled to a disabled parking badge? I also live in a property with lots of steps and it’s very hilly so could do with some hand rails on the steps to support me.

Any advice or links to follow would be great, thanks in advance x

[CM1EDSUK]

About the Blue Badge scheme - gov.uk/government/publicati...

If you aren't receiving a qualifying benefit, then you may still get a Blue Badge at your council's discretion: gov.uk/blue-badge-scheme-in...

You can self refer for a needs assessment where you'll usually have an occupational therapist visit you at home to see if any adaptations may help: nhs.uk/conditions/social-ca...

Hope this helps.

[Mull1972 in reply to CM1EDSUK]

thank you so much for your help x