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Fibromyalgia /PIP/ Disability Classification UK
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hi, Technically this is 2 questions but they are interlinked so I thought I'd ask them together x

I am already on P.I.P because of my Disc Degeneration, but now I've been diagnosed with FM as well, should I try to get my award updated or leave it till my review next year. (I don't want to end up losing what I already have)

Part 2 Has FM been classified yet in the UK as a long term disability? I know it has in America and Northern Ireland but not sure about here.

Thanks for your advice x

posted July 18, 2017
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had PIP for my heart and arthritus conditions then told them about how my condition had worsened with fibromyalgia just attended the new assesment . There is a site called (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) which I signed up for which really help with what to say when you go. Yes it is recognized now as a long term illness.

posted July 18, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Personally unless your FM causes significant changes to your previous assessment I would leave well alone. It is classed as a disability in the UK.

posted July 19, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been on PIP for over four years now and I have never had my score change despite changes in my health. I would like to know what the site is that Haz uses. Despite my mobility getting worse and changes in my daily activities I was still given the same score and award. My last assessment was a telephone consultation due to covid19. I have an underactive thyroid, osteoarthritis, arrhythmia Chronic Asthma and depression along with the fybromyalgia and have difficulty talking to anyone due to brain fogand my memory seems to be affected as well. I was told by my doctor that I have Bursitis over a telephone consultation. No examination, x-rays or bloods done. He just sent a prescription for a weeks anti inflammatory pills. This pain is still there months down the line. You could try again maybe you will be better assessed than me.

posted October 8, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi @A MyFibroTeam Member , i e been trying to go through the process of pip since feb now waiting for a tribunal date it would help if i could have th email address please . Suzy

posted October 22, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm not sure I've never claimed here yet

posted July 18, 2017

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