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Work assessment appointment
Hi I have been referred by universal credit for a work assessment appointment, I have been off work for 9 months covered by sick notes, I had a uc50 form sent to me in Feb this year but have heard nothing back on that, now I have this appointment, I have rhumatoid arthritis and find it difficult to stand or sit for too…
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Work Capability Assessment
Hi everyone, I have my WCA soon and I’m so unbelievably nervous about it. I’ve been doing my research and I also did a self assessment of which I scored a high amount of points, so I have confidence I will be placed in the LCW group. However I’m struggling with the LCWA points system as if I need 15 points just from one…
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Need to change my hours
Hi I was recently diagnosed with ME/CFS and was off work for almost a year. My GP and occupational health advised to return to my job on a part time basis of no more than 20 hours a week. Building up to this gradually. My work were standing firm, saying my role had to be full time. They did offer me a temporary role, but…
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Advice needed, please
Hello, I'm a mildly Dyspraxic female with spacial awareness and co-ordination issues, also has Dyscalculia (number Dyslexia), is quite shy and reserved (and possibly Autistic/has some social anxiety issues) who is looking for work near Maidstone, Kent, as I'm looking to relocate there at the end of next month. I'm unable…
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Hi, my name is bomarh! I need to know about volunteering remotely
Hello my name is Ali form Saudi arabia I work as a graphic designer
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Discrimination
Hi I'm asking for some advice. After a year of bullying at work due to my disabilities physical and mental I was signed off work in late November last year. My Employer suggested I might be signed off or had I considered medical retirement on many occasions. I was struggling especially when he moved to a different location…
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going back to work
i'm disabled with ms and on a bad day i cant walk. started a new treatment and its going well! going back to uni to do a fine art degree! was looking about me doing some acting work as an extra. how would it effect my esa? i have the arts in my blood!
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Advice on volunteering?
I'm 27 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 5 years ago and haven't been in any type of work since then, my mobility isn't great most days but I really miss working. I used to work in nurseries and schools, but know that wouldn't be a realistic role for me now. I'm struggling to think of/find volunteering that won't…
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Hi, my name is PVN! Reasonable adjustments - Do I have the right to work an extra day?
I am currently on a reasonable adjustment to 3 days per week in my teaching job which was also supported by Occupational Health. Recent changes to include surgery and a new medication have resulted in an improvement in my health and I would like to increase my hours to 4 days per week for the next academic year. I am…
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AAC (communication device) in the workplace.
hi all I am looking for advice. Background: I work in an SEN school, with children and young people who have disabilities. I have worked there for four years. I myself have autism and ocd. (employer is aware) I recently asked my employer for a reasonable adjustment which was to be able to use my communication device at…
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Occupational health
I have been asked to go to occupational health by work. I'm currently off sick due to CRPS in my ankle but I also have schizoaffective disorder and fibromyalgia. Has anyone else been to occupational health? What happens?
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Occupational health
Hi all I have autism and borderline personality disorder. I have been on the sick for 3 months only get ssp 116.00 per week but my employer has arranged me to have a 2 hr occupational health meeting via team with a third party. inhave already submitted reports from occupational health and from the specialist mental health…
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Is this discrimination?
Hi my name is Tee A. I have recently been made redundant. There is a employment crisis in the industry I work with minimal shows being re commissioned meaning lack of work. I have managed to get a few interviews but when I disclose I am disabled and need to work on a hybrid based, I am told someone needed in office at all…
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Hi, my name is kirstykht! Ill health retirement, is this legal?
Hi there thanks for accepting my application to join this platform . I have numerous disabilities and have been off work for almost 12 months after working for the company 23 years . I have applied for ill health retirement and have been assessed as not fit for work before my Normal pension age I’m almost 64 and cannot get…
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Uc claim but partner has no pay slips
Hi, We have just started a new uc claim. My partner works full time but for the last 2 weeks, he hasn't received wage slips. How would this affect the uc claim and is there a way he can report earnings once he receives them. The company are behind on paying wages. Thanks
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Applying for work and LCWRA
Hi, I have schizophrenia (a mental or brain disorder that results in lapses of ill health where you hear voices and have delusional thoughts) I am currently on LCWRA but I would like to return to work, my question or query is; will I have to restart a LCW assessment if i get a job and fail to keep it? Sincerely, many…
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ESA SG Reassessment
Hello, I have got a telephone call on Monday 13th May for a reassessment of my ESA (currently in the support group) but been given conflicting information. Answers from “why it is needed?” Or “do I need a reassessment?” All I want to know is what is the reasoning behind this, I’d just love some answers and assurance as to…
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Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with autism, something I wasn't surprised at and actually feel relieved at knowing. I work in the civil service, always been office based, never worked from home but over the last few years I've been really struggling with the work and the environment I was in. Currently on sick leave and spoken…
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Sick Note Reforms
I'm worried about the new sick note reforms being planned for this October so Mel Stride says, the DWP m.p. who will these changes affect, is it just new claimants wanting a sick note or is he also targeting those who have already being told they are too sick to work? What about those who have had a W.C.A and are currently…
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Hi, my name is Poppy71! Is there any point applying for IHR?
Hi, Please can anyone help. I have Fibromyalgia, CFS, (started 5 yrs ago following Shingles and meningitis) as well as other health conditions. Asthma, Osteoarthrosis and urology problems since bladder repair. I have worked as a nurse for over 33 yrs. Unfortunately the last 5 have been traumatic. I have explored every…
