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Fibromyalgia and Benefits??

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wendidly643
wendidly643

Sorry if this discussion has already been had but I have only recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and an completely new to the benefits system.  I worked right up until my father became terminally ill  I left my job to care for him at home as was told he only had weeks to live  I nursed him alone for over five months before he sady passed in December   I was ( and am until end of this week) receiveing carers allowance and Income Support  This will end soon and my GP has given me a sicknote as there is no possibility of me working at the moment   To whom do I give my sick note and what is it that I am asking to claim in the way of benefits???   My GP says this illness is not recognised by DWP  Is that right?  Thanks for any advice  Wendidly      

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  • Angel51
    Angel51 wendidly643

    Posted

    Hi Wendy

    Firstly condolences to you....you poor thing, I do hope you have someone/anyone you can turn to for support. Meanwhile we're all here, my dear.

    Right, your sick certificates will go to the Jobcentre (your local one) on a "as and when you get them basis" but you do need to call  0800 055 6688 (open Mon - Fri 8am til 6pm) to make a claim for ESA, they can send you the form (ESA50) or you could make the claim over  the phone for Employment Support Allowance. If you have access to the internet there are websites that can give you guidance on  eligibility and how to fill the ESA50 out. My advise is to make a start on the form and gather together as much medical evidence as you can and try to get yourself an appointment with an advisory service. This doesnt have to be Citizens Advice they are just one of many. If you look in your community newspapers/local press or stopshops and community halls, you may find help available there from a benefits adviser. I do wish you the best and hope this may help you somewhat.

    Kindest regards Angie

    • wendidly643
      wendidly643 Angel51

      Posted

      Thanks Angie   I rang that number today but they have told me to call back on Monday as I get my final carers allowance this Friday and they will not accept a claim until other one is finished   Thanks for the kind words 

      Wendy

  • sonia15
    sonia15 wendidly643

    Posted

    Hi Wendy, you will need to phone your local jobcentre and tell them you have a sick note and they will send you a form to fill in regarding your illness and you write everything down on the form, telling them of your worst days only and write all difficulties you have, from pain to mental conditions, you will send your sick note with that form.
    • wendidly643
      wendidly643 sonia15

      Posted

      Thanks for your help Sonia  I imagine it will take me some time to complete any forms that they send me   May try to get some help as not the best at form filling at the moment

      Wendy 

    • sonia15
      sonia15 wendidly643

      Posted

      You will have a month to do it hun so dont worry and sit and think and your answers will come, write everything that you suffer.
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