My partner Sharon has rheumatoid arthritis and was refused PIP, yet:
Sometimes can't lift arms above head to remove clothing
Loses days of work because brought home food shopping in the days prior
Can't keep on top of housework
Can't wear most footwear
Can't stand for more than a handful of hours
Can't work in a dirty environment (immune suppressant drugs, which have bad long term side effects)
NHS won't provide her hormones, which effects arthritis
Can't drive further than three hours
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