We ask the Government to make people with autoimmune diseases such as; psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis eligible to claim PIP (Personal Independent Payment).
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People with autoimmune diseases deal with debilitating symptoms including; fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain, digestive issues, recurring fever and swollen glands. This can lead people to feel self-conscious, depressed and overwhelmed.
We believe people with autoimmune diseases are getting turned down for PIP because they are able to carry out everyday tasks unaided, such as; eating, drinking and preparing food, and managing their own treatment. But this doesn’t mean that their quality of life is not impacted and we think that being eligible for PIP would help improve the quality of life of people with autoimmune diseases.