Hi new member , wonder if any one can give me advice just been taken of ESA and what i can do about it ,and is it advisable to fight it and how to go about it .They say that they are aware of my illness and disability ,but still fit for work .any help with this would be very grateful as i am feeling so stressed out thanks.I meant to mention that i have menier's that has left me with a hearing aid ,which has left me with so many emotions and isolated
Hi I have been trying to get Dla now for over a year but they say I can't have it because I am fit and healthy so can work. But how can I work when I'm having daily attacks it makes me laugh. I think people don't know much about menirers and how it effects our lives.
sarita x
Hi Patricia, iam quite new to website to, been suffering with horrid symptoms of vertigo, nausea etc for past 8 months, got diagnosed with MD in August. Like you suffering nearly every day and unable to work. I work for local goverment so have been lucky I havent been sacked (yet)!!!! And still getting paid at the mo. I have been very worried about what job i would be able to do and who would employ somone that goes off sick all the time. My heart goes out to you. The new benefits system is extreamly unfair. I no i will have to have this battle one day and iam going to make sure iam in the no, hence researching on internet. I have never been out of work since I left school/college and always worked full time, and never claimed benefits. When/if the time comes for me that i can not work, i will fight it all the way. Try to remain positive its very easy to go into depression with this illness.
not sure what treatment your on/had ive just had a grommet and making me feel sooooo much better, for now!!!!!
Not sure if this helps but i have been looking on different websites about MD, ive read its very important that your gp fully documents all your symptoms on medical records and not just a blanket statements saying patient suffering with vertigo symptoms! Also read that CAB can help with your claim for benefits and also an advocacy service can help with appeals etc. if i find any other information that may help, will let you no. Good luck abby
There is a good site that gives lots of info about esa, DLA etc. they give advice about filling in the forms, appeals etc . If you search for 'benefits and work' it will bring the site details up.
Hi to whoever reading this.
I am trying to claim the new PIP allowance. CAB helped me to complete the forms.
I have assessment tomorrow!!! And I will appeal if I dont get it. I cannot work etc...this disease is awful and I dont think DWP understand that!!!!!
I will keep you posted
CAB helped me complete the forms so I am trying to get it!!!
Fingers crossed for u I hope you get it. When I tried to claim they wouldn't let me have it because I'm not disabled enough. I thought they should try and live a day in my shoes with md x
I do agree. Its so awful. I ry to lead a normal life but never know when I am going to have an attack...although I do get warning signs. I dont drive far and and am very wary when on my own....it happens anywhere, any time
That's the worst park that it can happen anytime and any where x
Just had assessment for PIP....got to wait again now to see if I get it!