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Does anyone have any idea how long the waiting time is for a PIP review ?

I got a letter saying that I was going to be reviewed and a form was sent out. I filled it in and basically told them that nothing has changed and then sent it...

I got a letter saying that I was going to be reviewed and a form was sent out. I...

Flossie96

•15 days ago

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Register as Disabled , information needed

Hello,Hope you are doing well today, hopefully the weather is not affecting you too much today. I just come across that you can register yourself as Disabled....

Hello,Hope you are doing well today, hopefully the weather is not affecting you ...

IlGattoPanceri

•2 months ago

21 Replies

Progress on applying for benefits

Hi everyone. Not too long ago I posted about applying for PIP. Well I haven't done that yet, but I did instead apply for Employment and Support Allowance....

Hi everyone. Not too long ago I posted about applying for PIP. Well I haven't d...

PurpleRing

•2 months ago

17 Replies

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I don't see a way out of this... and i'm scared for my future.

Admin: *********** trigger warning as some comments on suicide. *********** * * * * Hi all, Thank you for clicking on my post- I would like to preface...

Admin: *********** trigger warning as some comments on suicide. *********** * ...

UndercoverHippie

•2 months ago

15 Replies

Don't agree with PIP Review decision , advice needed

Hi all,Hope are are enjoying the weekend the best you can. Recently I have received the PIP review decision and I don't agree . They just gave me the daily...

Hi all,Hope are are enjoying the weekend the best you can. Recently I have recei...

IlGattoPanceri

•2 months ago

24 Replies

How was your Universal Credit Review?

Hi all, I hope you are not suffering too much and had some opportunities to enjoy somehow the summer 🌞 I noticed my fibromyalgia flares up so much from the...

Hi all, I hope you are not suffering too much and had some opportunities to enjo...

IlGattoPanceri

•3 months ago

4 Replies

PIP application help/support

Hi everyone. I've been trying to get myself to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) but I'm worried I'm going to be dismissed as "not worthy", so I've...

Hi everyone. I've been trying to get myself to apply for Personal Independence P...

PurpleRing

•3 months ago

7 Replies

PIP/Motability allowance for Fibromyalgia

Hi Please may I ask how PIP gives you motalility for Fibromyalgia? Sorry if I sound silly asking this question as I only get standard rate for motability and I...

Hi Please may I ask how PIP gives you motalility for Fibromyalgia? Sorry if I so...

Lesblackbox

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Not sure what to do about work

Morning all. So I was diagnosed with Fibro around 2 years ago but as time has gone on I actually believe my symptoms to be closer to ME/CFS. Either way the...

Morning all. So I was diagnosed with Fibro around 2 years ago but as time has ...

KiciaDoll

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Can I try to study while on disability?

Hi all,Hope you are doing ok in these days, especially during the holidays :) I hope meeting with family and friends helped with your mental health and overall...

Hi all,Hope you are doing ok in these days, especially during the holidays :) I ...

IlGattoPanceri

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Fibromyalgia and PIP

Hello everyone, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia exactly 3 years ago and applied for PIP 14 months ago. Received the assessment almost 6 months after...

Hello everyone, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia exactly 3 years ago and ...

Polly-S

•2 years ago

9 Replies

so damn hard

hi all I don’t post much or read much on here. Lets face it i am too busy sleeping 😴 I got divorced had to pack my house myself and move. Along with two...

hi all I don’t post much or read much on here. Lets face it i am too busy sleep...

Princessfoo

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Late PIP payment

Hello My PIP payment is late by over two weeks. Tried contacting PIP to find out what's the reason behind this but the call ends unexpectedly or the PIP...

Hello My PIP payment is late by over two weeks. Tried contacting PIP to find o...

FibroOrchid

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Working in the filmmaking industry

I'm a filmmaking graduate who has recently decided to not pursue filmmaking. I've been working freelance (whilst working in customer service because...

I'm a filmmaking graduate who has recently decided to not pursue filmmaking. I...

Cassi0

•2 years ago

3 Replies

help on filling in uc50 with fibromyalgia

hi everyone i hope you’re doing well, i’ve never had benefits before & this is all so new to me, i was sent the uc50 2 weeks ago & have barely started it as...

hi everyone i hope you’re doing well, i’ve never had benefits before & this is a...

lunabambi

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Struggling at work

Since being diagnosed a number of years ago I have always managed to work 30+ hours a week. I am a specialist nurse in the NHS and I love my job but the pain...

Since being diagnosed a number of years ago I have always managed to work 30+ ho...

nellie_deany

•3 years ago

14 Replies

What to include in PIP evidence/proof/statement?

Hi, I am new here. I also am suffering with Fibromyalgia along with depression and anxiety. I am female and 26 years old, I have a fiancé and together we have...

Hi, I am new here. I also am suffering with Fibromyalgia along with depression a...

JessFM

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Pip MR process

Pip claim declined and I am really confused (as normal fog has come down) about the mandatory appeal process. I know I have a month to appeal, well 2weeks now....

Pip claim declined and I am really confused (as normal fog has come down) about ...

Dudders1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Job Hunting- Help?!

Hello you wonderful warriors, I hope you are all doing well and pacing yourself effectively today! So little back story (The short version XD) I have been...

Hello you wonderful warriors, I hope you are all doing well and pacing yourself ...

hippieatheart

•3 years ago

7 Replies

The Longest PIP claim in history???

I placed a claim for PIP back in May. Some weeks later, I received a letter informing me that my application had not met the submission date so they had closed...

I placed a claim for PIP back in May. Some weeks later, I received a letter info...

Gillypops

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Work sickness and absence triggered by work

My work place had a gas leak and we was evacuated outside in the freezing cold rain for 4 hours now I have a big fibromyalgia flare up. Work doesn’t...

My work place had a gas leak and we was evacuated outside in the freezing cold r...

Amrital

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Pip review

I have received my review letter... will I still need a reassessment does anyone know please... stresses me out.. it was originally extended to September next...

I have received my review letter... will I still need a reassessment does anyone...

Needsleep

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Help passing driving theory test

Guys I want freedom! Independence driving but I get brain fog during theory test revision. How else can I pass my driving test I need help

Guys I want freedom! Independence driving but I get brain fog during theory tes...

Amrital

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Sickness and confidentiality

I’m off sick for a couple of days - I have informed my manager- I have just been informed by a colleague that my manager has put this information on his...

I’m off sick for a couple of days - I have informed my manager- I have just been...

Givemestrength65

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Filling in Benefit Forms PIP, UC50

Hi everyone, I am new here. I have spent 4.5 months filling out my PIP form because none of the questions fit my issues obviously. Plus due to my fatigue and...

Hi everyone, I am new here. I have spent 4.5 months filling out my PIP form beca...

Freedomseeking

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Moving Home & PIP

Can anyone out there help me? I live in Kent and receive PIP, mainly for my Fibro. My husband and I are thinking of moving to Norfolk. However, I am worried...

Can anyone out there help me? I live in Kent and receive PIP, mainly for my Fibr...

GillieGG

•4 years ago

19 Replies

PIP

I have endo (severely since I was 25, now 45) with vulvodynia and interstitial cystitus. Has anyone claimed PIP recently? I’ve never claimed before. Is it...

I have endo (severely since I was 25, now 45) with vulvodynia and interstitial c...

Wilder_ness

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please

Morning all I am new hear taking me a bit of time to write anything. I have fibromyalgia I am working full time but it’s now getting to much for me it’s...

Morning all I am new hear taking me a bit of time to write anything. I have fib...

Niceday01

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Want to work but don't know how

Hi guys. I'm new so bear with me. I'm 42 and currently not working due to not only having fibro, but also caring for my daughter with Asperger's. I feel very...

Hi guys. I'm new so bear with me. I'm 42 and currently not working due to not on...

Jacksono

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Turned down for PIP, even though I was previously getting it for the last 7 years!

So I was getting PIP with a mobility score of 10 out of 12, but then had a telephonic review and had sent off all my evidence showing that my FM and...

So I was getting PIP with a mobility score of 10 out of 12, but then had a telep...

MissyCat

•4 years ago

41 Replies

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Benefits and Work posts

Does anyone have any idea how long the waiting time is for a PIP review ?

Register as Disabled , information needed

Progress on applying for benefits

I don't see a way out of this... and i'm scared for my future.

Don't agree with PIP Review decision , advice needed

How was your Universal Credit Review?

PIP application help/support

PIP/Motability allowance for Fibromyalgia

Not sure what to do about work

Can I try to study while on disability?

Fibromyalgia and PIP

so damn hard

Late PIP payment

Working in the filmmaking industry

help on filling in uc50 with fibromyalgia

Struggling at work

What to include in PIP evidence/proof/statement?

Pip MR process

Job Hunting- Help?!

The Longest PIP claim in history???

Work sickness and absence triggered by work

Pip review

Help passing driving theory test

Sickness and confidentiality

Filling in Benefit Forms PIP, UC50

Moving Home & PIP

PIP

Advice please

Want to work but don't know how

Turned down for PIP, even though I was previously getting it for the last 7 years!

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Posts - Fibromyalgia Action UK | HealthUnlocked

Fibromyalgia Action UK

Benefits and Work posts

Does anyone have any idea how long the waiting time is for a PIP review ?

Register as Disabled , information needed

Progress on applying for benefits

I don't see a way out of this... and i'm scared for my future.

Don't agree with PIP Review decision , advice needed

How was your Universal Credit Review?

PIP application help/support

PIP/Motability allowance for Fibromyalgia

Not sure what to do about work

Can I try to study while on disability?

Fibromyalgia and PIP

so damn hard

﻿Late PIP payment

Working in the filmmaking industry

help on filling in uc50 with fibromyalgia

Struggling at work

What to include in PIP evidence/proof/statement?

Pip MR process

Job Hunting- Help?!

The Longest PIP claim in history???

Work sickness and absence triggered by work

Pip review

Help passing driving theory test

Sickness and confidentiality

Filling in Benefit Forms PIP, UC50

Moving Home & PIP

PIP

Advice please

Want to work but don't know how

Turned down for PIP, even though I was previously getting it for the last 7 years!

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What changes would you like to make in 2020 to improve your health and quality of life?

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Late PIP payment