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Hi, my name is Roseyjo34! Looking for some support. Newly disabled by RA and Arthritis. New mobility
Hi, my name is Jo. I am new to disabled life. Looking for some support. Newly disabled by RA and Arthritis. New mobility issues. Work have been trying to manage me out for some time. I got Reasonable adjustments after a 2 year fight. My work have now moved offices into a new office. The rooms for my job are upstairs. There…
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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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Individual Placement and Support
Does anyone know much about this? I would love to get back into work but I have several barriers to entry and have just learnt about the Individual Placement and Support service. But can't actually find out much about it, who runs it, whether its one organisation or several or much of anything really. I would only be able…
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Feeling really rubbish about my job.
I work in a profession known for high stress and unfairness. I am minimum wage though and was lucky enough to wfh and flexible hours. However today out the blue I was given a formal notice for not being up to standard. I suffer from severe chronic migranes and brain fog and focus so I understand but also get vauge…
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Work not being helpful, diverticulitis
Hello all.… im knew here got told in October 24 I had diverticulitis and got diagnosed in 2023 but not told loads of hospital stays with flare ups ....my work as not been helpfull at all and I feel I'm not getting no help worked for nhs for 23 years
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Help completing LGPS ill health retirement forms
Good morning, I'm wondering if anyone can help with completing the forms for the final stage of LGPS ill health retirement forms, I have 3 deferred and one active and finding them very confusing. Thanks in advance.
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Scared of starting work but feel I have no choice
hi there, I’ve been diagnosed with autism, adhd and hidradenitis suppurativa (painful, smelly skin condition), anxiety and depression to name a few. I’ve been thinking about starting employment for some time now but I don’t know what I could even do. I’ve been out of employment for 10 years but I was previously a kitchen…
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Looking for a job
This discussion was created from comments split from: My working hours keep getting Brought up because of my conditions.
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Unable to get employment due to barriers
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Unable to park near work causing stress
Ive just started an office job on a large busy business park. I thought parking would be ok as there is lots of spaces but I didn't realise each company is only allocated certain sections of the car park and limited numbers of spaces. If you park anywhere on someone else's section you risk being fined. I've worked here 3…
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Is working really worth my mental health
Hi I ve been in my job 7 years and over this period have many mental health issues have struggled since child and have a relivitly stressful and hard job ! I ve cut down hours and changed to shorter shifts and have been off sick for long periods and I'm still can't cope , I was awarded lcwra 2 years ago and try and stayed…
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I have a disability
I need help looking for work I'm a caring for my son too
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Unable to work due to mental health/trauma
Hi all. I've been signed off sick from work August-October last year following a traumatic incident at work. I shouldn't have been put in that position but that's another issue altogether. I've been unable to return to work after the Christmas holidays, and work before then wasn't getting easier. My anxiety is…
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Rtn work
PPgce further Education Digital Artist muscician loooking for regular pt paid. NEURODIVERGENT bipolar female 54….any thoughts welcomebest wishes to all..
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Hi, my name is KekeNations_2252! i find it difficult to secure job due to my disability.
Hello
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Job centre hassling me?
Hi, I hope I'm posting this in the correct category...I really need some help please...I am currently off sick from my 20 hour per week job due to autistic burnout. I've been off since March, although I have tried unsuccessfully to go back twice. Since I've been off the job centre have started making me have weekly…
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Unable to get help
seems being self employed and most days unable to now do a days work through horrific pain - I had to go back to work through not wanting to loose my clients - so UC closed my claim .. I’m over 60 and worked all my life and some days 3 jobs ! How do I get through my work days topped up on Co-Dydramol and ORAMORTH in the…
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Job Ideas for energy limiting conditions
Hi - I haven't been here for a while so I hope I am posting this in the right place. I have multiple chronic illnesses, the majority of which are energy limiting which produce extreme fatigue. I also have a condition which makes my body go round on a cycle which means I am ill for three solid weeks each month. On average I…
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Hi, my name is lizzy25! My manager wants to change my shifts which I'm going to struggle with.
Hi I work 12 hrs shifts and do 48 hours a week at present time I work tue wed sat sun and these shifts work fine for me and fine for the lady who works opposite my shifts but now manager wants to change my shifts which will make me work 3 on 1 off 3 on over a 2 week period plus other days but what I'm going to struggle…
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ill health retirement
hi all this is my first post so not sure how to go about this. I had a severe injury just over 2 years ago and injuries 2 limbs. I have had multiple operations and been in and out of work on sick leave. My 4th operation was nearly 3 months ago however the outcome hasn’t been what we expected. I have now been left with…
