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[cheryldn]

Has any managed to carry on working whilst living with Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis? If not what benefits are you able to claim? TIA

[LucyJean]

Hi Cheryl, I am including a link to the government website that gives you all the info you need on benefits and working when you have any form of disability.

If you are currently working you may benefit from speaking to an Occupational Therapist for advice and support. You can also speak to the local Disability Employment adviser who should be based at one of your local centres. There are a variety of schemes to support people to remain in work, but if this is not possible then there are a range of benefits that you can speak to someone about. Some of the benefits are available even if you are working part time.

gov.uk/browse/disabilities

Hope some of the information helps

All my best

Lucy xxx

[cheryldn in reply to LucyJean]

Hi lucyjean many thanks for your help

[Redoralive]

I claim both PIP with the higher rate of mobility and new-style ESA (an alternative to Universal Credit that was recommended to me by the hospital PALS).

I am out of work and have been since my problems started, although there were a few months where I tried forcing myself back into the workplace with little success.

Best of luck with your applications if you choose to make them x