Work Capability Assessment (WCA) 3rd Review
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- Category: Benefits
- Published on Thursday, 26 July 2012 10:44
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It is imperative that you respond to this if you have gone through the system. Consultation into reforms taking into account fluctuating conditions do not seem to be going well and it is only by ensuring that the facts reach the right people, there is any hope of the improvements needed for people with fibromyalgia.
Moaning on forums and Facebook is all very well but will not make the difference needed. When you respond it would be helpful if you could copy us in so that we can collate information when we are involved in these consultations.
We will not be listened to if we give anecdotal evidence they need facts and we can only get those from you. Together we can make a difference.
The call for evidence can be found here and will close on 7th September - please ensure that you respond before this date.
For paper version of the questionnaire contact:
WCA Independent Review Team
Floor 2, Section B, Caxton House
Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9NA
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- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
