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Advice on work help
I recently experienced an epileptic seizure and, as a result, I am unable to drive for a year. This will significantly affect my work as a window cleaner, as driving is a big part of the business. I now need to employ someone to work with me and transition from a one-person system to a two-person system. Does anyone know…
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ESA rules for self employed freelance work - advice needed
Hi, I have several chronic illnesses (Crohn's Disease, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) and was migrated from WTC to UC with transitional protection last year and this has just ended today as we have savings over the limit. My partner is disabled and retired and is on…
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Access To Work Support Cut - ADVICE?
ANY ADVICE WELCOME - I have no idea what to do, it seems like they are making up rules in order to cut people's support? I have a number of disabilities and conditions that qualify me for Access To Work support - and I have been awarded a Support Worker for the past two years as a freelancer. I just had my renewal…
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Jobless at 31 and scared of what to do
I'm 31 years old, never worked but tried so hard to find jobs over the years. Am shy, partially deaf with tinnitus scared that I will never work and am on universal credit. I barely get interviews and when I speak about it to family, told to just put up with it
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Terminate on ill health
Due to illness cancer. My work as give options. 1.terminate me on ill health exit I will get 3 notice and 3 days holiday. Should I receive my holidays for this year 26 days on top. 2.look into ill health retirement. 3.entitled to 28 weeks of Ssp . Can anyone help me with legal positions on this .25 years service on…
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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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Not getting past interview stage
My autistic daughter has applied for hundreds of jobs and had lots of job interviews but is never getting an offer. She has been told by the companies that she is too timid and shy. She has told them she is autistic so I just don't get how they can't understand it. How can she get them to understand that it's just the…
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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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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.