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work - Disability
Hi all, i'm struggling to find an answer to my question, so I just thought I would try asking you kind people. So basically, I have recently become disabled. Briefly explaining, this is ataxia - a neurological condition characterized by loss of fine motor control - and as such I struggle with walking (day to day, i use a…
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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.
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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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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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NHS ill health retirement appeal retrospectively
Hi all. Hoping someone can advise me on this issue. I injured myself in 2012. (nhs nurse) prolapsed discs nursing bariatric patients. I plodded on with these prolapses until 2015 when I finally received spinal surgery - which failed, leaving me with permanent nerve damage to my leg and spine. I returned to work 6 weeks…
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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…
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Going into a full time job with Limited Capacity for Work Related Activity
I have Limited Capacity for Work and Work Related Activities but have been offered a role which they are saying they would expect me to work 37 hours a week. I'm nervous about taking on more hours (currently doing 30 hours a week), but it is a very good opportunity. What would happen to my LCWRA if I took the position,…
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Hi, my name is Fridayschild! Can my GP sign me off for a year while I get my health in check?
Hi , I have been off work for 6 months due to unexplained pain , I have been awaiting a neurology appointment for 4 months and work can not do reasonable adjustments as I don't know what is wrong with me. I also suffer with fibromyalgia on top of this and registered disabled . Work are now saying I can't return back to my…
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Working whilst on Tier 2 LGPS pension
Hi there. I’m going through the very difficult and drawn out process of being assessed for LGPS IHR. It’s unlikely I’ll get Tier 1 but possible I’ll be awarded Tier 2. I would definitely want to do some flexible voluntary work but ideally a small amount of sessional work (paid by the hour) here and there when I’m able,…
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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…
