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Can you get PIP help with heart conditions

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laura62283
laura62283

Was wondering if there is any information about help with PIP I was diagnosed with heart condition last year an I have had to reduce hours in my work is there any help at all

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  • GotAbitBetter
    GotAbitBetter laura62283

    Posted

    What was your diagnosis Laura?
    • laura62283
      laura62283 GotAbitBetter

      Posted

      I have got bicuspid valve , mild aortic stenosis and aortic regurtitation and also ascending aorta of 3.8mm they have told me I will need heart surgery a some point so am under a periodic review every 3 months for scans .
    • GotAbitBetter
      GotAbitBetter laura62283

      Posted

      Is there a Cardiac Nurse Specialist in your Cardiologist's Team that you can get advice from? Explain what symptoms you're experiencing, the effect it's having on your daily life and see whether she can advise or whether she can speak to the Consultant.

      Are you on any meds at all?

  • estelle44124
    estelle44124 laura62283

    Posted

    as you mention PIP I assume you are in the UK? The best people to help are usually those in the related charitable groups. Probably the British Heart Foundation. On their website I noticed they have a chatline. They also have support groups around the UK. As pensioners, we used Age UK for advice. Hope this is of help.
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