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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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Discrimination - Advice please if someone can :)
Hi All, I'm so sorry this post is so long, I'm really struggling with my mental health about it all. I worked for a care organisation for 4.5 years. I started in the pandemic. I have had my disability since I was 23 and when I started didn't need adjustments to do my job. However as COVID took hold, I noticed my arthritis…
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Going back into employment
The very though of searching and having a job scares me and I don't know if i'm ready to go back into employment, It's been two decades and more. I'm not sure what i should do, i get really anxious and overwhelmed at job interviews, not know what to expert, and starting anew. I'm in my middle 40s and have not have much…
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Finding work
Hi, my name is Katie. I have had work experience within the NHS as an administrator on the Staff Bank. However, as the NHS are cutting down on Bank staff, I felt it was time to look for more permanent work. I managed to find a permanent job, however, with my experience, they were unable to provide many learning…
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Re job
Hi, I have started work as a call handler at the nhs for mental health where Im the 1st point of contact for patients who I then pass onto the nurse so they can speak to them. I have anxiety which is quite bad at times and I feel quite / sometimes very anxious on the phone when I havent been on the phones yet. Im worried…
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Going back to work
Hi everyone, hope youre all well.... I'm currently recieving standard PIP and am on LCWRA, but have been offered a job at 17.5hrs a week (a few hours a day), which I'm going to accept as I really want to get back into work. I'll be joining midway through their payroll month and also mid way through my UC assessment period…
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Please could you delete my last post.
Hi @Mary_Scope , Please could you delete my last topic that i wrote tonight and tried to post it , but it didn’t appear because my posts have to be approved, yes ? Thank you .
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Discrimination in the workplace
I have been with my employer for 7months, they are a not for profit company working in the care sector. At first then job seemed fab and I had my access to work assessment and funding and then an occupational health assessment early October 2024. My adapted chair was delivered, it's the same one I have at home and an…
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BUSINESS MENTORING FOR THE DISABLED
Hi Folks As you know it can be very difficult to get paid employment if you are a disabled person. Therefore I am thinking of starting up a business. Are you aware of any business mentors specifically for disabled people? Thanks
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Does anyone have a template I can use for my ill health retirement statement?
Hi does anybody have an example or template I could use please? I am applying for retirement on the grounds of ill health and could do with some help with my personal statement (part B) Work for the NHS. Thanks
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Confused
hi, I’ve had health problems over the last couple of years ie heart attack and diagnosed with CKD stage3, I’ve informed relevant parties at work . Just recently I been given a new rota although no discussion had taken place , so I raised a health concern as now I need to do 3 call out/standby in one of the weeks due to my…
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New job
Hi all! So context first, I've just been offered a part time job with an 8hr contract which I was really excited by. However as with a lot of 8hr contracts I assumed the shifts would be 2x4hr shifts. I explained to the manager that I was a full-time university student but it was all online and therefore I had flexibility…
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Forced Reduced Hours
Hello everyone, I have 3 longterm health conditions and I currently work 28.75hrs a week. However, in recent months my conditions have deteriorated and ive been struggling at work and at home for sometime. I have raised my concerns with my employer and at that point they were supportive and arranged an appointment with…
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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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Mental health & sickness
I have been in paid employment by a mental health charity for nearly 3 months now I disclosed it all my MH on my health questionnaire & medication. I have had 3 separate single days off sick. I am still in my 6 month probation .I have just disclosed this to a manager that wasn’t aware of it. Are my sick days better for…
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Help please! Sales tax for digital business
hello, I was wondering if there are any self employed people here who could advise as I seem to be going in circles. I am looking to sell digital products (pdf crochet patterns) and courses. I would like to sell via my own website but I am a bit confused about tax requirements if I do. From what I can work out, I believe…
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Atw
I am really concerned about future of Atw. I personally believe that the government will abolished this services or reduce this. What are other people thoughts on this matter? What are alternatives to access to work
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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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Work injury
Hi I wonder if there is any help for anyone regarding a work injury which the insured have disputed liability
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Do you know how SCOPE can help me find a job?
Hi @Maryy2151 I've created a new discussion for your question, as it doesn't allow me to reply to questions directed to my timeline 🙂 Hope that's ok!
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Civil Service - iLL Health Retirement
Hi I wonder if anyone has any advice for me please. I have worked in the civil service for 15 years. I was diagnosed with Chronic Daily Migraine by a neurologist 11 years ago. Since then I have tried every available treatment without success. Sadly my health has deteriorated and I was off work for 6 months last year due to…
