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Illness Benefit - Am I Eligible??

  • 20-02-2014 2:56pm
    #1
    Meow88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,

    I was diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) & some other mental health issues last year.

    I was referred to a Psychologist & Psychiatrist last year & was put into a DBT (Dialectal Behavioral Therapy) program, which lasts about a year.

    My mental health affects my life greatly. I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago & live with constant pain & fatigue.

    I want to apply for Illness Benefit but I'm afraid that I will be declined because I have heard that it isn't awarded to a lot of people.

    Could I be granted it based on my mental health issues alone? I don't think they take Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Illnesses as a reason for not being able to work. (I was told this in a Pain Support Group but I'm not sure if it's true!?)

    I contacted Citizen's Advice & they said that they aren't sure, all I can do is apply.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Illness Benefit,when you are temporally out of work,and sent in certs every week.Is this what you are applying for.


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