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  1. Ralph-YK

    Jobcentre call to offer more benefit, paranoid.

    Just had a phone call. Someone claiming to be from the Jobcentre. They said I may be entitled to more JSA because I've just been awarded a new benefit. (Later mentioned PIP, which I did apply for months ago. I only just had a phone assesment exactly 2 weeks ago. Not heard anything else.) Asked a...
  2. Y

    Claiming PIP Type 1 Diabetic

    Evening all, After being diagnosed a Type1 diabetic at 13 years old life was a struggle. Being young I rebelled and struggled to get a grip of it all. Now 24 years later my health is not the best. De-attached retina / Retinopathy - loss fo vision in one eye. Neuropathy issues. Cardiovascular...
  3. SarahWilliams82

    Claiming PIP... Yes or No?

    I am really struggling financially despite working full time, as I am on the sick again for the third time since my diagnosis of T1 IDD in 2014. A friend has suggested that I apply for PIP as I would qualify, but feel that if I pulled my finger out, looked after myself better, took all the...
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