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Seeking to be self employed whilst claiming new style ESA and UC - options?
Hi all. I have been on benefits (housing, esa lcwra -now new style esa- and part UC) for over 20 years and am in the unusual position, for me, of feeling like I could work again being a dog walker. Only trouble is I don’t know where to start, what my options would be regarding if I have a bad week and can’t work, would the…
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Stress and anxiety
Im on probation at work and im seeking help to cope better with anxiety and depression caused by my autism and adhd
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ESOL and Disability - Self Employment Help
Hello, My husband has dyslexia in his first language (Spanish) - which makes learning a second language or picking it up quickly difficult. As a result he suffered bullying at work leading to mental health issues and physical anxiety issues - he presents as PTSD. This means that any mention of learning English is now a…
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Re conflict at work
Hi I want some advice re a work matter. I work at the nhs as an admin worker A nurse at work told me a couple of days ago to inform her before completing an admin task whereas other nurses just say to complete the task and they will change it if needed as they arent fussed The shift lead was busy so she informed the other…
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Lawyer that deals with discrimination no win no fee
Hello to everyone just joined need some advice, can anyone recommend from personal experience a Lawyer that deals with disability discrimination on a no win no fee basis? Preferably Cheshire area, I have searched and rung around but firms only seem to want to deal with injury claims.
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Looking for work with flexible hours
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I don't know what to do. In the summer I landed a job and It is working in a vetinary surgery, I loved the vibe, the people the animals. All of it. Ive found it very hard to adjust because obviously ive had to learn from the ground up but I have actually managed in the last 5 months to retain most of it, there have been…
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We'd love your input! Working in the finance sector
We’re exploring the barriers that disabled people face when it comes to employment, especially within the finance sector, where disabled people remain under-represented. We’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts on the following: Have you ever considered a job or career in the finance sector? What barriers do you think…
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Bizarre Questions at my Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
I had my WCA recently. I was asked the following bizarre questions: "How long does it take you to wash your hair?" I replied, "I'm bald, so just a few seconds". So I was then asked, "So how do you wash your hair?" I replied, "I was h my scalp as I wash the rest of my body, with a flannel and soap".
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Adjustment
i had a pa come to work as and when i needed support.we was told he had to sign up which did. Now a year down the line the are saying he cant work and support me. He had put in 2 lots of information as said i cant be a refernce. Since i been working i not had a review or worked along side my manager much that i have spoken…
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Reasonable adjustments at work
I have applied for a job and successfully completed the application process. I begin my new job in a transportation company in two weeks time. However, I have an ASD diagnosis and would like to ask my new employer for adjustments to help me succeed at work. The following are adjustments I would like to request from my…
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Possible discrimination from a housing association…
I will keep it simple, •My husband and I applied for shared ownership on a home with a housing association. •I’m registered disabled. •we passed all the affordability and eligibility checks. •we secured a mortgage for our share. •we have a deposit and reservation fee. •the housing association declined us purely on negative…
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Where do we start
Hello am new here and I am struggling yo know what to do next. I am disabled I can't walk for more than 2 to 3 minutes. I had a back op and they now confirmed it's failed back surgery. I have nerve damage in plbotj legs. So use a wheelchair and disability scooter to get around. My mental health is terrible because of all…
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How do you explain your access needs without feeling awkward?
As a freelancer with a dodgy arm and leg, I sometimes work on site with clients. I still find it awkward explaining why I need certain things – a proper chair, breaks to stretch, or being able to use voice-to-text. Tech helps a lot, but it doesn’t remove the “conversation” part.
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Evidence required for being well enough to work
Hi just wondering if anyone has any experience with reporting a change that you're well enough to work and what evidence you will need to supply to prove the change in circumstances. Just asking so they'll be no nasty surprises. Thanks
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Applying for ESA
I’m off work just now with cancer. If I apply for new style esa will it affect my wife’s benefit, she’s in a support group contributory ESA changed to new style ESA
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The Squeezed Middle
This article jumped out at me, when I recalled the recent concerns expressed on the forum, relating to the removal of premium branded cars on the Motability scheme https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/30/labour-squeezed-middle-class-budget-families-voters
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NHS ill health retirement appeal retrospectively
Hi all. Hoping someone can advise me on this issue. I injured myself in 2012. (nhs nurse) prolapsed discs nursing bariatric patients. I plodded on with these prolapses until 2015 when I finally received spinal surgery - which failed, leaving me with permanent nerve damage to my leg and spine. I returned to work 6 weeks…
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How do I access work/employment support to get roles outside the UK?
I'm desperate to leave the UK as soon as possible. I've been trying to find a remote job so I can work wherever I want while I travel (hence managing my disability needs), but I' don't ear. I've tried making freelance I even fell for some scams in the past, like applying for transcription sites that never have any jobs…
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Leaving a job voluntarily
hi. Thank you for reading I am married husband works full time…I currently work full time. I have fybromayalgia,osteoarthritis,anxiety and depression. My fybro has been so bad lately. I feel I can’t carry on working full time. If I gave up my job voluntarily because of my health or possibly cut my hours to say 10 a week…
