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Welcome SupportToWork_Scope!
Scope
has many different services available, and we have noticed in our Online
Community that many users are asking about getting back into work. Our
Support To Work programme is a free, online and telephone support for disabled
people in England and Wales. I
wanted to introduce you to Jennie today, who works as an…
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Disabled and wanting to be self employed
Hey, I'm Bryony. I'm 33 year old, disabled and parent of two. Life and cost of living has been hard. So I've felt I'd look into being self employed but feel so lost and far to scared to risk messing up. But I'm sick of getting rejected from jobs and while I can't prove it I'm sure its due to me being disabled (and a…
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Looking for Remote jobs or jobs working from home . . HELP!!!!
Hi All I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find jobs working from or Remote jobs. I used to work as a Registered Nurse, however, had to leave the profession due to my health condition which affects my mobility. I can't walk far or stand long and would like part-time work from home... Thx
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Connect to work scheme.
So,I've been reading about this 'Connect to Work' scheme,being rolled out from next week in West London. It's aimed at disabled people who are not in work. The article started off by implying that unemployed disabled people would be 'targeted',but further along,it says that you need to apply to join it. I must admit I'm a…
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Support to Work meeting
I had my first proper Support to Work meeting today. I found it very helpful. I was very happy with the discussion. I was given two links to jobs that I am interested in applying for both of them, however, I struggle to discuss my previous job as I had to leave due to my health as I was not supported enough in training and…
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Workplace pension
I’m highly unlikely to be able to do any form of work in the future. I can have this confirmed by medical professionals. I have contributed to a workplace pension for 16 years, I’m 44 this year. Can I take my pension early?
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IHR - PILON and pension start date?
Hi everyone I’m wondering if anyone has experience of going through IHR and can help with two questions relating to my notice period - and notice pay - and save me the expense of an employment law solicitor when I’m on nil pay and struggling financially. I’ve given up on my union and I’ve had better advice from this forum…
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Hi, my name is jazmine19! Do I still have to send a fit note to my employer after receiving SSP1?
Hi all.🙋♀️ I have been on long term sick.just received ssp1 Do I have to still send fitnote to my employer?
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Hi, my name is PIJ9911! Does anyone have any success stories about employment discrimination?
hello does anyone have any success stories about employment discrimination for neurodiversity and mental health? I have ADHD, anxiety and depression and complex PTSD
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BAG TO TAKE TO WORK
Hi Folks I need a new bag to take to work. I need to carry my laptop, sandwiches and a note pad in the bag. Can someone suggest any styles which are easy to carry and handle? Thank You
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Diabetes and autism discrimination, adjustments being flat out ignored
Hello. I need some help, I will try and keep this as short and sweet as I can. I am on probation, I have worked at a dental contact centre for 3 months. This company has breached its contract in many ways, but I will try to list the stuff that is ONLY relevant to my disabilities. I am type 1 diabetic, and my control has…
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Hi, my name is Kelmot75! Is it better to accept redundancy or finish work on medical reasonings?
I work in customer service as a cashier on a seated,belted till. My manager told us all they need to loose hours and my till will no longer need someone sat at it all the time, so my job is going also another lady is also disabled works the days shifts that I dont work so I was wondering due to my boss saying they will…
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Getting help with reasonable adjustments case?
Just joined today Does anyone know of free lawyers who can assist in reasonable adjustments case or point me in another direction Thanks
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TUC survey reveals high levels of disability discrimination
Disability Rights UK A poll conducted by the TUC shows that Disabled workers are facing bullying, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The warning comes at the same time as other TUC findings show the “pervasive” mistreatment of Disabled workers across UK workplaces, including not getting reasonable adjustments,…
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Civil Service and chronic fatigue syndrome, ADHD
Hi, I'd like advice from anyone with chronic fatigue syndrome or M.E. plus ADHD who works in the civil service (or even outside the Civil Service). What roles are you able physically and cognitively able to do? I work in Policy and will be requesting a managed move due to disability, but have no idea what role is be…
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Help with employment and fully remote work
Hello! A bit of a depressing first post but I am coming up to my final year in university and trying to search for potential jobs to no avail. Due to learning difficulties, seizures, and my autism I can’t function in a fast paced working environment and can’t handle money even with assistance. I tried out an aptitude test…
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Struggling with juggling self-employment tasks - Where can I get support?
Hey all, I realised recently that the reason I'm struggling to get my online self-employment off the ground is that I'm trying to do everything myself with no help. I'm autistic with adhd and complex trauma, and my executive dysfunction, alongside my limited capacity to juggle everything is why I'm not being as productive…
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Carers Personal Budget - Payment Issues
Good morning all, I had my annual Carers Assessment a few month back. I received the payment advice from the council, and when no payment was received I phoned my Carers Manager to chase up. Turns out she wrote my account number incorrectly on the form, and she’s now having issues correcting it. No idea what these issues…
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Access to work doesn't make sense
Hey all, Posting this in here for some advice or to know if I'm barking up the wrong tree. Anyway, sadly, I have a incurable condition (FSHD) that seems to get worse every year. I currently use an NHS supplied carbon fibre split - a AFO for short. But due to my weakness travelling up my leg they just don't work the same.…
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Struggling with Micromanagement and Lack of Understanding of My Condition at Work
I wanted to share something that’s been going on at my workplace recently, and I’m hoping to get some advice or just to hear from others who might be in a similar situation. We’ve recently had a new store manager who seems to micromanage every department, and it’s causing a lot of frustration among the staff. In the Dotcom…
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Access To Work - Current Claim Timescales What's Happening?
Afternoon all, Happy working man here, but with limited vision so I'm gratefully able to claim access to work to get into the office once or twice a week to meet with colleagues. However, of late, say the past four months, the timescales for claims is greater than the submission intervals & seems to be growing. For…
