Be careful if you get advice from Citizens Advice, I was given completely wrong information from a benefit “specialist”. As you know, all I get is PIP. I can’t get any other benefits.Last week I got a letter dated just before Christmas which was my PIP review. It was extended until August 2022 but they … Read more
When people read that I get just over £300 a month total income from a disability benefit, many people often think you aren’t claiming all you can and they reply and tell you about other benefits or extra discounts you can get. When I reply that I am not eligible, some people don’t understand you … Read more
Over the last year and especially over the last few months, prices of essentials has been rapidly increasing. Everything is getting more expensive in England. The majority of price increases have been due to Brexit and prices continue to climb every day. Being chronically ill, disabled, housebound and unable to work, I only live on … Read more
As you know I can’t get ESA or UC so I live on PIP alone which isn’t enough to live on. You can read more about it here.With energy prices going very high (especially gas), the government recently posted they ways they help the vulnerable.Here is the article. It reads like all the vulnerable get … Read more
Recently I have a few updates about rheumatology, MRI, PIP and medical crowdfund. Rheumatology I was seen in Rheumatology again due to my abnormal autoimmune blood tests. The doctor this time spent 3 minutes total telling me my skin is ok and then took me out of the room while I was still talking to … Read more
I have decided to crowdfund via JustGiving for medical cannabis for my severe debilitating 10 out of 10 chronic pain without painkillers (around 8-9 with Fentanyl), migraines and sciatica as it’s impossible for me to afford on £300 a month income when I can’t work and struggle to get by as it is. If you … Read more