-
Working in a cold office
My work place have moved to a new office, it's always cold to the point we often have to put our coats on. The heating is often off and the air con is set to blowing out cold air. We don't have any access to the temperature controls. We have all complained but nothing changes. We've been told there's a fault and they have…
-
Access to work and disabilism "you to"
Hi all, Lets start a "you to " movement. First of all to all those effected by pip and UC changes sending you warm thoughts and hope we can all start a "you to " movement. My, last three jobs I have discriminated against re hearing equipment and a different way of learning one part of the job. Despite upheld grevience I've…
-
Epilepsy- seizures- too expensive- reasonable adjustments.
My partner had a seizure in January. He got diagnosed with epilepsy in March and got put on seizure medication. He can't drive for 12 months and occupational health said he couldn't work up ladders and work alone for 6 months (light work load). He is an electrician. Occupational health agreed he was safe to continue doing…
-
Hi, my name is JamJarJal! Potential job role change, but problems travelling to site. What can I do?
I have been given notice that my role is under threat of redundancy, and I have been added to a pool of 3 for which there will be 2 roles. Both of these roles are located 40 miles away ( the other 2 people in my pool already work at that site). Due to health conditions and having a medical driving license, I am unable to…
-
Ready or not to back into employment
I don't know if i'm ready to go back into employment, It as been two decades and more. I'm not sure what i should do, i get really anxious and overwhelmed at job interviews, not know what to expert, and starting anew. I'm in my middle 40s and have not have much work experience, have done training and workshops after i have…
-
Hi, my name is PIJ9911! Does anyone have any success stories about employment discrimination?
hello does anyone have any success stories about employment discrimination for neurodiversity and mental health? I have ADHD, anxiety and depression and complex PTSD
-
Hi, my name is jo300! Any ideas about what work I could do?
Hi my name is Jo and I am severely sight impaired and have mobility issue. I am currently seeking work and a part time work from home job would be ideal. I had to give up work as a trained nurse. Any ideas please?
-
Leaving a career early..help please!
Hi, I’m a teacher (57) and am struggling to continue due continuous extreme spinal degenerative disc pain since 97 and now chronic migraines.I’m on long term sick again. I receive enhanced mobility pip. I cannot continue as I am, the daily slog is too much. Does anyone hold any good future advice?
-
Careers Advice
Is there anywhere online I can go to get careers Advice on being Freelance?
-
IHR - employer still not made a decision!
Hi all. I’m going through the IHR process. The IRMP’s report was received 6 weeks ago but my employer still hasn’t responded formally or found a suitable date for the Stage 4 hearing / dismissal. I’m still in limbo and the stress is terrible. Nothing to suggest (yet) that they’ll disagree with the IRMP as they supported my…
-
Hi, my name is shazza786! How many hours i can work and which benefits i can keep?
hi im on pip and lcwra due to arthritis severe anxiety and depression last 15 years I want to do uber as driver as i think i can manage that as il be sitting and driving most of the time Can i get advise how many hours i can work and which benefits i can keep also i have motability car I really want to change my life…
-
benefits if you have a disabity
i have ms and a bad day i can't walk. started at uni thinking of going back to work if the ms allows it! it said on my student loan page that i'm entitled to disability premium. it said if get pip and i can but this hasn't been added to my payments. how do i get it?
-
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?
-
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…
-
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
-
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…
-
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…
-
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
-
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…
-
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?
