Re pip

[Cazzie69]

What should I do as a recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and also a carer for my 19 yr old daughter is it worth my while applying for pip and is it hard to get with fibro as don't really know where to start. X

[jessiem]

Yes you can apply with Fibromyalgia and any other conditions you have should be included. Just make sure you don’t contradict yourself on the form with your caring duties. EG if you experience pain/fatigue how do you care for your daughter - you would need to explain this. This site has a benefits helpline which you can contact - or use the CAB.

[Cazzie69 in reply to jessiem]

Thankyou this whole thing baffles me, do I mention that I'm carer for daughter it's not physical care she has asd ect

[jessiem in reply to Cazzie69]

There is no reason why you need to mention it. It’s about the difficulties you have. People do get PIP and Carers Allowance. People who work get PIP. I would contact the helpline on here.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

This is the link to our benifits help line.healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Momo

[Cazzie69 in reply to Dizzytwo]

Thankyou

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

I hope you get some helpful replies from members ,wishing you well if you apply xx

[Cazzie69]

Thankyou for that now going to see if I am entitled x

[CM1EDSUK]

As far as PIP goes, it's not about any diagnosis, but rather how your disability affects certain activities of daily living &/mobility. Have a look at the activities/descriptors that are looked at with PIP:  cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset...

Everyone is entitled to claim PIP, so have a look at the descriptors to see where you feel you 'may' get points. No one is necessarily 'entitled' to be awarded PIP, it's how your functional abilities are affected looking at the PIP descriptors.

Let us know what you decide as everyone here is most supportive.

[Cazzie69 in reply to CM1EDSUK]

Thankyou all so much this is a battle I wasn't expecting so I'm so grateful for all the help xx

[Buddygirl1]

Hi cazz I have fibromyalgia also and I am a carer for my husband they did refuse my pip at first but I appealed against the decision I now get the basic awards for both care & mobility so it is worth putting in for it may take a while as they are backlogged with new claims but I think it will be worth it depending on how your fibro affects you day to day good luck with it if you apply x