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Most people with fatty liver disease are well and work normally. You may need time off for scans and appointments.
Is it a disability?
Early fatty liver disease is unlikely to count as a disability. Cirrhosis that causes fatigue, confusion or other symptoms may be covered.
Under the Equality Act 2010, a condition counts as a disability if it has a substantial (more than minor) and long-term (12 months or more) effect on your normal daily activities. The law looks at how you would be without treatment.
Benefits
Fatty liver disease on its own does not usually qualify for PIP. Advanced liver disease, with severe tiredness, confusion or fluid build-up, may affect activities such as preparing food, washing, moving around and managing medicines.
PIP points self-check
Go through the 12 PIP activities one at a time and see roughly how many points may apply to you.
About 10 minutes. Your answers never leave your device.
If you cannot work
If your health means you cannot work, or can only work a little, you may be able to get New Style Employment and Support Allowance or extra money in Universal Credit. These are separate from PIP, and you can get them at the same time.
Sources we used
- GOV.UK, Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010
- GOV.UK, Personal Independence Payment
- British Liver Trust
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