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Reasonable adjustments
I am wanting to apply for reasonable adjustments at work, but I have had one this year for needing Thursdays off to attend my Autism Psychoeducation classes. My employer says I am only allowed two adjustments per year. Is this correct?
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Not ticking disability box re: New Job is very stressful
I am 5 weeks into a new job for a company that I have wanted to work for for a while. The money is fantastic and I have just come off LCFWRA and ESA. I had previously resigned from 2 roles one in 2020 and the other in 2022 to focus on my recovery. I have had a good career with periods of sick leave for depression. I am now…
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Retired due to work related illness
I had to retire in 2002 due to a work related illness. Company agreed to give me my pension. But no compensation and I didn't have the energy to appeal.I was only 40 when I had to retire.It was a big struggle for me and my family financially .I want answers from the company now.Can I get some advice please 🙏 Many thanks
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Applying for ill health - what do I include on the form?
hi there, I’m new here but can’t find any information about this. I’m currently applying for ill health retirement from my nhs job. I’ve spent the last 5 years trying reasonable adjustments, working different hours, working from home to etc and have been really well supported but I just can’t continue any more. I’m not…
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Understanding work and benefits
I’m a carer for my husband and on Carers allowance, PIP and carers element and together we are on UC. My husband is also gets ESA, PIP sand LCWRA. I’ve been offered a few hours a week work totalling £600 per month . I know I can earn up to £151 per week with CA but would I be any better off as UC will deduct although I am…
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GETTING PROMOTION / CLIMBING THE CAREER LADDER
Hi Folks I don't know of any disabled persons who have managed to achieve management level jobs in any organizations. Are you aware of any? Do you feel there is still discrimination again disabled people being promoted? Thank You
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Reasonable adjustments and additional workload
Hi all, Please be kind, I'm new here and have got myself in a right state over this situation. I became disabled in 2022 and informed my employer. They are a large company and HR was brilliant in organising occupational health and access to work etc. In September 2023 Access to work approved a grant and informed my…
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Hi, my name is olly909!
Hi I am a live in carer in England. I am self employed through an Agency but the family pay me weekly. I work 3wks on and 3wks off. Been with the Client just over a year. My Q is can I ask for increase in salary, even though I am self employed?
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Hi, my name is cassfrow! I would like some advice please on my current situation.
I would like some advice please on my current situation. I receive enhanced rate both elements and have a motability car due to mental heath and ADHD. I have always worked part time but not since having the enhance motibility rate. I won’t to get some work part time , maybe 16 hours a week. I recently did a college course…
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Proving I have disabilities during Employment Tribunal
Hi and I hope you are as well as can be. Myself and 5 colleagues have jointly applied to Employment Tribunal due to discrimination including disability discrimination and harassment and victimisation since submitting grievances. My employers legal representative has stated: Rheumatoid Arthritis - the Respondent (my…
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Dealing with Employer Retaliation During Tribunal – Disability Discrimination
I’m currently in the middle of an Employment Tribunal process against a large employer and experiencing significant retaliation and hostility from them as things progress. Instead of handling my grievance fairly, they’ve ramped up their aggression, blocking access to key information, dragging things out, and making the…
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Transitioning from reduced capability for work to part time work
Hi guys. I am looking for advice and/or to hear other's experiences of transitioning from not being able to work/receiving benefits to being able to do part time. I have a chronic illness which fortunately (with treatment) seems to have improved and I am at a point where I am starting to do some things to get prepared for…
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Ways to simplify admin for Access to Work Claims for Self Employed
Hello, My first post here. I am recently self employed working ad-hoc hours and 3 types of roles approved to support me. (support worker, communication support worker and driver that are self employed) I am new to Access to work. I am struggling with filling the claims through the tedious online claims portal and preparing…
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Ill Health Retirement
Hi I have worked for the Council for 28 years I have recently been off sick for 7 months with a work related illness. I am attending a Stage 4 meeting which states I am being put forward for dismissal/capability. I have completed the ill health retirement form and they have wrote to my GP for more information The…
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Hi, my name is mackay1410! Employer wants to fire me, any advice please?
I am being treated for epilepsy at the moment. I also have a long history of anxiety and depression. I have been off work sick for nearly a year. No SSP or any funds from my employer. They want to fire me. I am airline cabin crew and I want to take ill health early retirement. Any advice or recommendations please? Thank…
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Advice on given cutting hours .
I would like some advice on leaving a job due to health deteriorating. I am not managing working full time .
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Legal Rights
Can you please advice as I have bee offered a Permanent job as a Reception with NHS. But I had a very bad fall whilst on holiday in Kenya in December 2024 and fractured my lower back and I was meant to start my job on 3rd March 2025. what if I struggle to do my job please advise Hello my name is Shruti I am 59 years of age…
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Narrowly escaped Restart after first meeting
I am awaiting outcome of WCA and PIP for mental health (ADHD, C-PTSD, GAD, Depression, Hoarding). I have been on fit notes since October '24. I was referred to Restart by UC advisor (not my usual nice lady) and had the warm handover 3 way call last Thursday, a welcome call from Restart advisor on Friday, then attended a…
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Hi, my name is soapy100! What can I use my transitional employer support grant for?
New on here to find out what I can use my grant for
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Feeling stuck
I had a stroke about 10 years ago, I was early 40’s at the time, it left me with left side weakness, this has slowly got worse, my balance is dreadful, I work outdoors as I was never very educated, although I wouldn’t say thick, but I’m looking for a remote job now but I don’t know where to start? I can’t claim benefits as…
