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Becoming an apprentice at 57! Andy's experience with Scope's Support to Work programme
Andy discovered Scope’s Support to Work programme after losing his job. With his adviser's support, he found employment again. Read Andy's full story on the Scope website. I was initially positive about the redundancy, believing I could find something new. However, I soon discovered that applying for jobs had become more…
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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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Getting a reference
I would like to try volunteering online. I’ve found a place that would allow me to volunteer online for a couple of hours fortnightly or monthly. I’m very excited at the thought of doing this because I feel worthless and a failure at everything. The problem is that, they ask for references and I don’t have any. I left my…
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Access to Work rejected by Employer
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year, have been in my job for just over 3 years. My psychiatrist suggested I should self refer to Access to Work to help with the struggles I face in the workplace. I did this, had an assessment and received a report containing recommendations with…
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What is the best way to quit my job?
I have been signed off from work for about 8 months and i have been given LCWRA already, but am still employed at my job. My sick pay has ran out and my job is asking for more sick notes. Although i could supply a sick note, regular doctor visits are holding back my progress and causing me unnecessary stress. The truth is…
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money worries
Hi My mind is in a flux about not having money and no income, i have been out of employment for a numbers of years i have done a number of courses and workshops overs the years but noting became of these, i find it difficult to to do new things and feel overwhelmed in job interviews and what to expert
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Access to work
Anyone had trouble getting access to work through the employer? They are saying that this is over and above a reasonable adjustment and don't seem to feel it's essential.
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Earnings Threshold
How much a week can I earn whilst on ESA and PIP before my benefits are affected? I've googled it and it is £183.50 a week. Is this correct?
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Off to tribunal again with old employee
hi every one not sure if you remember a few years back I was discriminated against in the work place for having a mental illness but they settled out of court well I find my self having to go threw it again my job from back in June discriminated against me . They actually sacked me for having a mental illness they…
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Get Britain working white paper - what ideas or suggestions would you be open to
so it’s no secret that the government would like to see more disabled ppl in (full time?) paid employment It’s also well known that many disabled ppl fear that is may mean that they are forced into work (and on another subject may or may not lose their disability benefits as a result) My viewpoint is that I’m open to any…
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Finding work as an ex-offender
Hi please will like advice on what suport for an ex-offender who got caution & want to get back into work?how to go about it as I notice after I let job aplication know I got caution I dont hear back. Thank
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Workplace adjustments
Hi, i am struggling with walking and possibly looking at having to use a wheelchair for a large part of my day. Mostly i think this can be accommodated for me at work, but i may have issues with a few inward opening manual doors. Is my employer required to change these so that i can continue effectively in my role?
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I am taking my former employer to an employment tribunal - What do I have to lose?
Hi All, I am taking my former employer to a tribunal - I was not going to but a few weeks after I left and started a new job I still felt that "bullied" feeling and I know I will regret not doing something about it if I don't. Basically, my line manager made disgraceful comments about my conditions, ADHD and ASD. We all…
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Support with Personal Independence Payment
Hello! I am asking for advice on Personal Independence Payment's. My Partner has Cerebellar Ataxia, he struggles doing pretty much everything and the fact that he is struggling to work has also started affecting his mental health. However as he goes to the GYM he is seen as not requiring PIP, even if he goes to strengthen…
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Civil service ill health retirement
Hi all. I've just been granted ill health retirement tier 1 for issues relating to anxiety, depression and autism. It says they are granting my pension with no review. Other than PIP I don't think I'm entitled to any other benefits, I'm only 49 and don't have a huge pension so I'll have to find other work. Anyone know if…
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Music
If you are listening to music right now, what are you listening to? I have a mixed playlist I made playing at the moment.… It contains Frank Sinatra, Andy WILLIAMS, Diana KRALL, Tony BENNETT, Nat 'King' COLE and there is also some Michael BUBLE in there as well. Oh and some Ella FITZGERALD, Bobby DARIN etc....
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Advice please
Hi. I am newly diagnosed with autism age 42, I’m on long term sick from my job which isn’t suitable for me anymore as I work with people. I have been offered a new job today which doesn’t involve working in an office and only working with one person at a time, although the employer is asking for a reference from my current…
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Job Search
Hi all Cananyone help me find a part time job, a minimum of 12 Hours a week it could be anything like Customer Services Face to Face, Receptionist, or shop work as long as it is wheelchair friendly it needs to be somewhere I can drive to which is local
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can someone assist me
Gonna be out of work due to disability. Been saving near 2 decades for the savings i have. The avings go above the limit so will not be able to get UC. Iv been saving so hard for a house but looks like i have to throw it all away. I know its disregarded for a year but i need longer to be able to save up. Iv been declined…
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emotional distress and sick leave
good afternoon everyone, I've been suffering of depression and panic attacks and anxiety during the years, obviously i had better times and worst times, meantime I started therapy on videocalls with a doc back home (italy). Last year has been quiet challenging as I decided to work as agency chef and had almost zero shifts…
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Access to work grant - self employed
Hi Does anyone have any experience or knowledge as to the process for accessing this grant if you are self employed there seems to be plenty of information relating to employed and employers and how to access if you have ADHD but not much if you have a physical disability and are self employed I am wondering what types of…
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JOB / CAREER CHANGE IN LATER LIFE
Hi Folks Most of my working life has been involved in doing admin/finance work. I am in my mid 50s now and thinking of making a change. Where do you think I should start in choosing a different career?Should I take a skills test or talk to a careers advisor or something else. Any advice greatly appreciated.
