Worried about claiming for PIP
sue_duke
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I am a older lady I have osteoarthritis and possibly Fibromalgia not sure if I have spelt that right the doctor is still testing for the latter at the moment I claim dla.and I will be honest although I am in agony everyday and struggling i walk with a stick have a mobility scooter but don't use it as often as I could sheer bloody minded but from the outside apart from the stick I probably. Look ok I'm not but pain apart from in your eyes and face doesn't always show I am dreading the moment when the paperwork comes for pip.I am not brilliant at paperwork forget things easily so I don't think I am going to be able to put down what he'll this illness is and at 60years I aren't due to be able to claim oap so right now I am very worried because they just seem to not pass many people for pip enough about me hope everyone else is having as pain free day as possible
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Hi @sue_duke,
It might be possible to get some help with those PIP forms when they come.
Check our Services Directory for local information services which can hopefully assist you.
https://www.scope.org.uk/Support/services-directory
Also check with Age UK if they have a service near to where you live. They can often help with benefits issues and form filling. http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
I hope all goes well with your claim.
Best wishes
Debbie
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Thankyou Debbie nice to know that people care x
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You'll find plenty of people on this community that care and we all look out for each other. Get in touch if you need any help along the way.
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