The thing i think with pip gose to the wrong people, so all these that go on about bad backs etc when there is nothing wrong with them, we go through every day full of pain and people think there are off again this is hurting thats hurting, but no one really wants to know, from what i have read its very hard with what we have to get it. Big huggs to all my team, have a great weekend. Xxxx

Personal independence payment, it replaced the disability living allowance. You can apply for if it if you are considered disabled by an illness as long as the illness is recognised. Fibromyalgia is now a recognised disability but they still try to deny it by using flawed questioning.

Get help, the local council has benefits advisors who are great and help with every step and will even put in for and attend any appeals you may have. It is the council not the jobcentre advisors and they arent connected in any way. Get your medical history together and photocopy any and all letters appointments etc. A list of any and all medication and dose levels per day. The asessment and application is biased, answer it as if its your worst day ie a flare day, dont offer information on what you can do just what you cant. When you go to your asessment dont go well dressed look as you would on a bad day and use any medical aids you may use. I hope this helps and good luck.

Yes I get p I p. Please let me say that when you fill out the form at first they reject it but put in a second claim and you should get it then.my Dr said it is how the system works. Remember to write down your worse day feeling and pain etc. Hope this helps.

Yes, also for depression and anxiety.