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Employing an employment support worker via access to work
Good morning everyone, I currently have an access to work support worker, employed through my employer. He is leaving at the end of the month and my employer will not directly employ someone else, they say I've got to do it. I'm not comfortable about becoming a direct employer, can anybody advise on agencies that would…
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What's the most I can earn in hourly rate on PIP and UC?
Above. I know the current minimum wage is about £12 an hour, but in order for it to be worth working I need at least £15 an hour, would I get sanctioned for working 16 hours a week on £15 an hour which comes to £240 a week?
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I am so down i lost my job through dismissal of health grounds
I lost my job due to not being well enough to continue working even though it was to do with a incident at work I complained about which made me mentally unwell and I had time off work thinking I could recover from it but my work just wanted me out. I havent got the energy to fight anymore I can barely function but I feel…
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Applying for Work
Morning All, Is anyone else finding it nearly impossible to even achieve an interview in this job market knowing full well that you are more than capable for the role. I even apply under the Disability Schemes available and I am getting no where. Incredibly frustrating
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Where can I get directly placed into paid, part time roles? this exist? if
see title. functionally unemployed for 6 years despite managing to sort of disguise it with my CV. too burnt out to keep volunteering aside from what i'm already doing. got lots of cptsd triggers I need to unpack that can only be done via directly working in the workplace, with all the expectations that comes with it (ie.…
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It's been suggested that I return to voluntary work to update my CV..
I've been doing volunteer work since 1994 though, so to be honest, I wanna work, but I'd rather get paid for it. However, due to rampant disability discrimination, I can't get a job despite 30 odd years of experience in retail (Charity shops) and various Admin roles. What do you guys think?
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part time work and progression
I work part time due to my disability,I am looking for progression, however, my work will only offer me full time apprenticeships. I have asked that they negotiate with the training providers to as for adjustments to support me to access the course- it has been 4 months and I don’t believe this has been done. I have sent…
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What jobs are suitable for a disabled/neurodiverse middle aged bloke?
Topic. I have a meeting booked with Autism Plus in Town on Friday morning at 11, with a view to them trying to help me get a paid job, I just don't think I'll ever work because in all the years I've been trying, I keep getting rejected because I can only work short hours due to the rules while on benefits, which for…
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Should I reinstate my "Pathways to work" meetings?
Given my perceived rep for being racist, and also lack of up to date experience in retail, I've cancelled my meeting with my "Pathways to work" Coach for this Friday afternoon. However, I still wanna work, and not just because I need the money, although that's a BIG part of it. Should I ring or email Rosie and ask her if…
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Advice and guidance needed: ill health retirement and disability discrimina
hello all, just looking for some advice. I am in a really tricky situation where I am being discriminated at work due to my disabilities. The employment tribunal process is proving really challenging and my employer has mooted the idea of ill health retirement. I don’t know what to do and would welcome any advice. I’ve…
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Hi, my name is Andy70!
I have had epilepsy on and off since i was a child.since early teens epilepsy had stopped for few years .but late in adult hood ive had a few occasions of epilepisy .in last few years ive had occasions of epilepsy.since 2009 ive been employed as a support worker in mental health care.my employer has know about my epilepisy…
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Access to work grant
I'm due to start a new job on the 23rd march. I suffer with depression and anxiety,but feeling better in myself and happy that I'm starting a new job. Is it worth applying for access to work grant or not
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Does Anyone Work From Home Due To Their Health Problems
I would like to know if anyone works from home due to their health problems while also claiming pip. My doctor does not want me to take on a job, but we are in a financially situation where not going out to work is not really an option. It is a choice of either selling the house, or saving the house and ignoring the doctor…
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What reasonable accommodations can be requested in what jobs?
As the title says, I've recently realised that the long covid I got years ago really has, so far at least, really, really irrevocably changed my life, I lost my job for unrelated reasons a few months ago and now looking for a new one, I genuinely have no idea what I can really do physically on what most jobs would consider…
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Work, struggling, failing again
Hi, I’ve been working at a veterinary practice for seven months in total, and for the past six months I’ve been in my current role. During this time, I felt my managers didn’t fully understand my condition or how best to support me. Because I mask well, I think I was being viewed as though I didn’t need any adjustments. As…
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Refused flexible working and reasonable adjustments
I have requested flexible working and reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act due to extreme GAD. I’ve worked for my employer for over 5 years, the last two in a London based role, working mainly from home in the North West, with regular monthly visits to the office. My employer recently introduced a new hybrid…
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If you're unemployed due to disability - What would be your perfect job?
Personally I'd love to work in retail, as a Checkout Assistant in a fairly busy Supermarket, but because evenings and weekends are pretty much mandatory in retail, and for various reasons I can't, I keep getting rejected for work. Anyway, what do you wanna do?
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Getting a job in retail as a disabled/neurodiverse middle aged adult?
Above. I'll be 50 in April, I've been doing volunteer work since 1990, yet despite a 2 page CV of experience and qualifications, I can't get a job because of the fact that for various reasons, which are completely legit, I can't work evenings or weekends which are pretty much mandatory in retail. Would there be a way round…
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Occupational health assessment for reasonable adjustment
My partner has requested a reasonable adjustment at work to help him manage his ADHD. He has asked for a fixed work pattern rather than the varying shifts which are the norm at his workplace. He is currently working regular shifts and it has helped him immensely in terms of regular sleep patterns, eating habits and the…
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apeal my tier 2 ill health retirement to tier 1
Hi dear I'm seeking support and advice To apeal my tier 2 ill health retirement to tier 1. I being dismissed from my work due to a road motorcycle accident left me with a permanent disability. From this day om off from work and i don't think I'm going to be actif in the future. Please help. Kind regards. Adam
