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Sick pay from work runs out....to I'll to work

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Fibro
Fibro

hi there, I'm at a complete loss after speaking to my rheumatologist and gp. I've been off for a long time now and my sick pay runs out soon. I said to my go what are the next steps because I'm housebound a lot of the time and in severe pain through my diagnosis of fibromyalgia and m/e...and now I don't know financially what to do or what or even if I can claim any benefit....someone please help......

 

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  • tiggers1
    tiggers1 Fibro

    Posted

    Hi sorry to here this have not applied for pip . I've just been acepted for pip I didn't think I would be entitled but was shocked when I got the letter through I'd put a claim in if I was you and see . Hope all turns out for the best x
  • Fibro
    Fibro

    Posted

    Thankyou, what details do they need when you apply for pip. I hope everything works out for you. 
    • tiggers1
      tiggers1 Fibro

      Posted

      There send you a form which I won't say is short it's a rather long form . All you need to do is send proff of your dignoses any documents you have from apptment you've been send to them . Your probley be asked to go for an assement like I did they asked every one now to go . Just remember when you fill the for or in the assement you think of the worse case like your really bad days . I know we don't get many good days but this will help as you have to 0ut the most negative things down to get any were now we shouldn't have to prove what we've got but the system is like that now . .anyone help you need I'm here x
  • jeanne81532
    jeanne81532 Fibro

    Posted

    Hi, when your work sick pay runs out you should automatically go on to Statutory sick pay. If you work less than 16 hours a week you can claim ESA. If you google benefits, the gov.uk one will come up and you will be able to see what else you are eligible for. And I agree, def claim PIP, I get it too. Good luck. x
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