Applying for benefits.

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I haven't been able to work for years, I am a stay at home mum, I have fibromyalgia ,I have had it for a few years now , even before I was told it was fibromyalgia. I am on medication for it and although it helps , my condition is getting worse not better. I was hoping one day of maybe getting back into work but I can see this is less likely now.
I have been advised to apply for benefits, and I did the eligibility thing, and it says I can apply for ESA/PIP.
I started the claim form online and it asked me about my condition/disability, I have a few things that I can put down but as its all part of fibromyalgia, do I list fibromyalgia first and then the other conditions , or do I put fibromyalgia down as the only condition.
Any advice you can give me would be great , as I feel guilty applying for benefits but due to my condition I do need the help and I'm not getting any better.

Hi. If you haven't worked for a few years it maybe income related ESA you are claiming.

Are you sure it is the best benefit for You?
Do you need help with housing costs?

PIP is a none means tested benefit and can be difficult to claim as the form is lengthy and complex so maybe ask welfare rights for help?

The only ESA you could make a new claim for is contributions based ESA ( called New style ESA ). This would be dependent on you having paid NI contributions in the past 2-3 tax years which it doesn't sound like you have. It is no longer possible to make a claim for income related ESA, you would need to claim Universal credit instead and eligibility would depend on your partners wages as well, kids, rent etc. If you already claim tax credits then they would stop.
PIP looks at difficulties you have with daily living activities ( washing, dressing, medications, cooking a meal, communication ) and mobility. You should list all health conditions and be prepared to send as much medical evidence ( drs letters, reports etc ) as you can with the form.

Thank you your replys and advice.