What benefits am I eligible for

[Magpie68]

Hi, 1st post. Can someone please advise me on what benefits i could be eligible for. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia some time ago as well as being type 2 diabetic. I have no idea how this all works. Thankyou

[Hidden]

not everyone is entitled. Depends on savings, some benefits depend on income and savings (PIP) and not all conditions even diabetes and / or fibro will get benefits. Many people have these conditions and don’t / aren’t entitled to benefits.

Are you working?

[Dizzytwo in reply to Hidden]

Hi there, just to let you know PIP is not a means tested benefit xx

Momo

[Hidden in reply to Dizzytwo]

Ah yes I was thinking of UC

[Magpie68 in reply to Hidden]

No not working at the moment.

[Hidden in reply to Magpie68]

Do you have savings, because if you claim UC that is means tested. Try looking on the GOV website.,they will want you to keep you to commitments to look for work

[Janettewhitelaw in reply to Hidden]

Pip is a non means tested benefit could apply for that. And esa is for people who are sick you can get both at same time bettter to apply for esa first in case pip takes to long

[Dizzytwo]

Hi, it all depends if you fit the criteria for claiming benefits. It makes no difference what illness you may have. It depends on how that illness effects you on a day to day basis.

Having diabetes and fibromyalgia does not automatically entitled people to receive benefits.

I f you think you are entitled to claim some sort of benifit you could speak with the benefits advisor at FMAUK . You can find the information on the link below.

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...

Momo

[Hidden in reply to Dizzytwo]

Best explanation I have ever read about benefits.

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Dizzytwo]

The irony is that without a diagnosis, you wouldn't be eligible for a benefit based on symptoms alone. Or am I wrong?

[Dizzytwo in reply to MaggieSylvie]

Hi, Maggie you don't need a diagnosis to claim PIP.Unless its changed you may need to provide evidence that shows how your condition affects you on a day-to-day basis xx

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Dizzytwo]

That's surprising. I can't see the jobsworth people accepting that someone is in debilitating pain, without a diagnosis, but just - can't get out of bed, walk, open kitchen cupboards, etc.

[Dizzytwo in reply to MaggieSylvie]

They need to send in evidence of their health issues. Any paper work from specialists or GPs etc they may have seen. That enables them to check it out if they wish to.

So rather than a diagnosis they do need to provide evidence.

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Dizzytwo]

So it's unlikely that they would be undiagnosed by the time they have gone through all of that.

[Dizzytwo in reply to MaggieSylvie]

It could be. Not everyone gets diagnosed with a specific illness. But pain is pain and it effects everyone differently. Some don't have evidence they just have the testimony of their GP. That's why all claimants go through a Face to face .

What you need to do

Apply for PIP

Provide evidence that shows how your condition affects you

Attend an assessment if you don't have a terminal illness

What you can provide as evidence

Letters or reports from a medical professional

A diary you've been keeping updated

Evidence from health professionals like your doctor, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist

What PIP is based on

The level of help you need because of your condition

How your condition affects your day-to-day life

[MaggieSylvie in reply to Dizzytwo]

I'm thanking you for others, not for me. I'm beyond PIP, all aged and diagnosed, suffering from other conditions. It was just an interesting discussion.😊

[Dinkie]

If you are referring to PIP then it is not the diagnosis that will decide whether or not you are eligible it is how mobility and/or your ability to carry out daily tasks is affected by your health conditions. PIP is not a means tested benefit so it does not matter how much or how little you earn/receive in payments it will not affect the outcome of the application. There are plenty of sites where you can attempt the PIP claim form and it will calculate whether or not you would gain sufficient points to get the award. Or contact our benefits advisors here for further information. Fibro affects people differently and is individual, some have pain 24/7 at a very high level and some do not. Some have severe mobility issues and some do not.

Concerning other benefits without knowledge of income etc it's hard to say. A visit to CAB or Turn2Us or Scope or the HU benefits advice will be able to help.

[Giraffegreen]

Hi, there is a website called turn2us which I've used before which can sometimes help with benefits. Your doctors practice may also have something called a social prescriber which can help you

[Fibroguy66]

HiYou maybe able to get pip but they will need a doctors letter or even better a hospital 🏥 consultants letter stating all your medical issues & how it affects your quality of life etc.

Don't know if the rules have changed but they used to ask you if you can walk 20 metres with or without a walking aid and without stopping to sit down for a break.

20 metres is the length of 2 coaches parked end to end in a line.

[Lillylilac]

Hi Magpie68PIP is personal independence payment. It is supposed to be there to help you live an independent life. You can get it even if you are working or have savings. You don't need GP letters or hospital letters but they do help.

The form is long and can be hard to fill in. If you do decide to apply then get help as it does depend on what you say and how you say it.

I did mine with the help of benefits&work.

I found them so very helpful. However there are others who are just as good.

Good luck and big hugs

Lilly x

[Magpie68 in reply to Lillylilac]

Thankyou lillylilac. I'm making an appointment with CAB x

[Dizzytwo in reply to Lillylilac]

Hi there, from what I've read The chance of been turned down for PIP without any kind of medical evidence is very high.

you usually need to provide medical evidence to support your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim. This evidence shows how your condition affects your daily life and mobility.

What evidence can you provide?

Copies of clinic letters

Reports from specialists

Copies of prescriptions

Occupational health assessments

Social care needs assessments

Education records

Care plans

Best wishes

Momo

[releasethemagic]

You should use a benefits calculator. It will tell you what you can claim. benefits-calculator.turn2us...