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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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Do I resign or wait to be dismissed?
Hi everyone, I really hope you can help a newbie! I've just been awarded lcwra and get pip anyway. But I'm still on sick pay from work. Its ssp but this month is the last month. Because I've been awarded lcwra can I now resign or am I still best waiting for work to dismiss me? I'm so confused! Help! Thank you x
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Discrimination
I have worked from home since the start of covid, I have a new managment team now. My work place operates blended working where we only go into the office once or twice a month. I am disabled and when I started working from home all my specialised equipment was sent to my house. I have had a few surgery's since working…
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Hi, my name is Beam_Flower23! Being affected by discrimination
Hello, I am exhausted from struggling to get support at work for my mental health. I am also being affected by discrimination, and I feel like giving up. Working helps me get out of the house, but when I face stress at work, it affects my personal life.
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work issue, need advice please.
hi need some urgent advice please. I have ADHD, anxiety and ongoing issues with depression. Work are aware of this. Started a job a few months ago and mostly things have been fine. This week the office at work in was quite full and I went to ask the office manager who was sitting at a desk how to link up my laptop with the…
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Work is getting too much
I’m really struggling with work at the mo! I’m afraid I’m getting no support . I’ve been a teacher for 30years . I have a mild cerebral palsy and as a result I am often exhausted ! I also had a cancer scare last year and major surgery . I’ve always been a dedicated teacher and have had a real passion for my job . However…
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Job Shop
Good Afternoon, I wondered if anyone would be interested in online help and support with the following: Tailoring your CV support with Job Applications Interview Preparation In work benefit(s) entitlement Job Shop Forum I have 20 years experience within Recruitment and would be very happy to advise and guide anyone…
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Off sick, stress and stuck!
Hi, Apologies for the long post, I hope it makes sense and if anyone has been through anything similar or can offer some advice I’d really appreciate it. I have adhd, anxiety and depression and have been in my current job for four years. I’ve always really enjoyed the role but struggled with the toxic work culture, staff’s…
