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Does anyone know if a RA sufferer can get Benefits in uk ?

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Cannock, UK

Hi Everyone

My husband has RA and really struggles with his wrists and fatigue, he works in a farm and is luck enough to do split shifts but I am really concerned that he is doing permanent harm to his wrists and feel he should do less but we cannot afford for him to stop work and I realise in some ways it's best he does not, his back ground is fork lift driving which he defiantly cannot do any more ..I am worried .. Does anyone in the UK know if there are any benefits available if he should… read more

August 14, 2016
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Members rallied around someone in the UK seeking benefits advice for her husband with RA who struggles with wrist damage and severe fatigue... Read more

Members rallied around someone in the UK seeking benefits advice for her husband with RA who struggles with wrist damage and severe fatigue from farm work, with the strongest recommendation being to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) immediately, emphasizing the importance of describing worst-day scenarios honestly and not downplaying symptoms like fatigue. Several members shared practical guidance on the application process, including documenting all adaptations made to daily life, understanding that PIP can open doors to additional benefits, exploring early retirement options if a work pension exists, and seeking help from Citizens Advice Bureau if needed. A recurring theme was the dual challenge of protecting joint health while navigating a benefits system that can feel discouraging, balanced by encouragement to advocate fiercely and pursue every available option for quality of life.

A myRAteam Member

A quick online search found this reference guide to RA benefits in the UK...

http://www.nhs.uk/ipgmedia/National/National%20...

Hope it helps

August 17, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Thank you Cath I will have a look, he was given wrist splints and he uses those but it's also the fatigue he literally sleeps all the time ... He's 58 ...his employer is the farmer and there are no other staff so it's a case of if he can't do the work he's not fit for work so I'm not sure how to play that ... He has no work pension ... I just think is this his life now work and sleep? Not being a drama queen but I want more for him that this ! Thanks for your reply :)

August 14, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Ty

August 17, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Don't worry either ways refused all round for Gary hhh Gov personal here are how does one say......
Best of Darl hope you get some kind of support and help from your gov ours refuse is all they do for real workers here even though he has had since aged 11... I dread for our son though we are older.. he is much younger.... with perthes

August 15, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Ty xx

August 15, 2016

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