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What is a reasonable adjustment ?
I currently work in a railway ticket office. As you may know the government wants to close all the ticket offices down and make everyone multi skilled platform staff. My problem is due to my health condition I am unable to work on platforms or stand for long periods of time. This has been confirmed by OH. I still have…
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When is ill-health retirement the right thing?
I don't know if I can work anymore and my employer isn't helpful. I feel like I'm being squeezed out which isn't helping me to find out if I am still fit enough to do my current role. I am going to try ACAS for some advice around my rights etc but if ultimately I find I can't work, what am I supposed to do? I know that I…
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Bit confused
I mentioned to my employment adviser at the place where I see her that my work coach at my local job centre told me that I don't have to do any job search as it says that I have to do 0 hours of job search on my commitments and that all I've been sent there for is to do work preparation (no idea what theyean by that) and…
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Half pay while applying for Ill Health Retirement. Any benefits available?
Hi. I've been stalking this site for a while but now I need some concrete advice please. I'm on long term sick leave after cancer treatments and looking to apply for Ill Health Retirement. My pay has gone down to half pay so I'm beginning to panic about the future in case I don't get Ill Health Retirement. I already get…
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Starting work
Hi there, I’m currently waiting for scope to get in touch with me and help me with work, I have an appointment confirmed. I’ve come across a job that seems ideal with a good wage. I’m currently waiting for my pip and UC renewal to be decided. I’ve read on here that I may be able to get taxis to and from work but this…
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Managed migration, self employed on pip and applying for lcwra
Hi all I'm very worried about making the move over, I've recieved my letter and have 3 Months to do it. I have been receiving disability element of working tax credit. I am unable to work many hours now as I have mental health issues as well as copd. I want to keep working a few ours as its dangerous for me to self isolate…
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Accumulate holiday
Hi, Unfortunately I’ve just been on sick leave for 10 weeks, I am on a zero hours contract and have been told that I do not accumulate any holiday entitlement for this period, I’ve looked online and everything I read says I should accumulate holiday entitlement for this period, I also had a conversation with a union rep…
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Not sure if I can cope
Just wanted to put this down , I have real anxiety over my situation, I live with my girlfriend and she doesn't work I've had incapacity but she can't budget and I've managed to get a job with Amazon delivery I haven't done any driving yet just passed tests, I am trying to stay calm about this job, but my girlfriend is…
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Portfolio Career advice
Hello, I have been unemployed since my PTSD got really bad in 2011. I was put in the ESA support group and last December I was transferred to UC and their version of the support group. I have multiple health conditions which mean that traditional working isn’t sustainable for me in the long term. I have read about…
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on pip and starting 1st job
Hi My 19 year old son is on the autism spectrum. He has
suffered for many years with conditions associated with this including
delusions and paranoia and is now on two different types of medication. Current ongoing problems include executive functioning
skills self-care (washing, hygiene, choosing correct clothing to wear…
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Employment question
Employment
Question You
are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night, when
you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the
bus: 1.
An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2.
An old friend who once saved your life. 3.
The perfect partner you have been dreaming about. Which
one…
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Charged VAT on disability equipment
My work have funded an electric add on for my wheelchair (alongside an Access to Work grant) and the company they have ordered from charged them VAT "as they are a company" even though it's specifically for me. Anyone have any knowledge on this? It's added more than £1k onto the price!
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off sick from toxic workplace
Hello, I am new here but would really like some advice and to maybe be pointed in the right direction. I am a civil servant and i disclosed my disability in the interview (anxiety, depression, aspergers and dyspraxia). I am very open about my disability and all my colleagues were fine with it at first... until my…
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Legitmate remote jobs
Hi, can anyone recommend legitmate remote job websites please?
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Access to work transport
Does anyone know if this will help towards an automatic car? I have ME and loose use of my left leg meaning I can currently not drive. My job requires me to drive but I cannot afford an automatic car even if I sell mine it won’t be enough. Public transport isn’t an option as I go into schools and some of them are out in…
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Nursing at Uni & PIP
Hi everyone I receive pip standard rates due to mental health and physical disability which includes disc degeneration in lower back along with nerve root impingement and problems with my feet. Both physical issues affect standing/walking for long periods. I completed my first year of nursing degree and then took temporary…
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Etsy selling and Benefits?
Hello! I am looking for anyone who currently has an Etsy shop that also gets benefits? I'm really nervous. I suffer from GAD, BPD and I am autistic, I am on ESA (and PIP), and I am very craft orientated. I have never done anything like this before. I have read everything and rung the DWP and they said as long as I dont…
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Diversity Jobs Group
Does anyone have experience with these people? They seem to have a very broad selection of categories, but for a first hit lookiing for disability friendly jobs, not as specialised as I was hoping.
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Reasonable adjustments for mental health
Hi! I have a question about reasonable adjustments being put in place and I haven’t been able to find much information regarding my specific situation. I have anxiety (diagnosed at 17 and I’m 25 now so definitely long term!) and work in a front facing service. I’ve had some pretty bad flare ups which has caused me to miss…
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Self employment and LCWRA
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