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HOW DO I FIND EMPLOYMENT
Hi all, iam an electrician with cpod, cant do this work anymore so looking for a part time job, check outs on a till would be ideal how do you stating finding time work at 58yrs, iam so in a hard place feel useless.
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work - how do I find a job to suit me? Where can I find an NHS dentist?
Hi all. Please need advice. Iam 58 yr old electrician who has copd and cant do this work anymore. how can i find a light work, job with no lifting, like on a check out at Morrison. Also need an nhs dentist as mine closed 5yrs go. tried to find one but none taking new patients.
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Volunteer Places
Hi all I want to become a volunteer somewhere where it is wheelchair friendly.
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How many "disabled confident" job vacancies in your area ?
21 - in my area - covering a population of around 100,000 And that includes warehouse and shop jobs.. both involve heavy lifting and being on your feet for most of the day That's according to the local Job Centre Not very many Disabled Confident means : the employer is committed to employing disabled people. you’ll be…
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Hi, my name is gillyrose62! can't find employers that support disabilities
Hello to all Just my concerns are I am in receipt of pip as well as lcwra from universal credit, I am wondering if I will be affected to the changes due lcwra that will be cut in half. They really cannot see the despair in people's lives taking or cutting bnefits from vulnerable people's lives. Government not supporting…
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Notice pay
hi I’ve been off work sick for 3 years I’m on uc, lwrca, pip, I have just had my work contracted terminated on medical grounds, they are paying me notice pay and any holiday pay I’m owed, around £4k how will this affect my uc please
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Finding paid work while I am in receipt of UC and LWRCA
Hello I would like to find some part time paid work, maybe a day a week, but do not want my UC and Lwcra benefit income effected. Is this possible? Thank you
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Hi, my name is Delano!
I am 65 and seeking a new challenge. I have been working in security the last seven years but for various reasons need a new role. I have mild cerebral palsy and dyspraxia. I am very conscious that at my age I would not be able to do the same kind of work I did a few years ago and am anxious to find an employer who would…
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TUC survey reveals high levels of disability discrimination
Disability Rights UK A poll conducted by the TUC shows that Disabled workers are facing bullying, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The warning comes at the same time as other TUC findings show the “pervasive” mistreatment of Disabled workers across UK workplaces, including not getting reasonable adjustments,…
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Does anyone have advice for wheelchair user in a kitchen?
We are a Community Cafe in Cornwall that is volunteer led and aims to be inclusive in all things. We've taken on a young volunteer (17yrs) who loves baking who really wants to volunteer her time to bake cakes etc in the kitchen. The cafe itself is accessible, and there is space enough for her to navigate the kitchen but…
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Working after Ill Health Retirement.
Hi all Simple question hopefully, I’m in receipt of an Ill health retirement pension. Am I allowed to do paid work as long as it isn’t the same job that I was retired from? Best wishes Neil
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Hi, my name is jojoreid! Boss makes me climb 8 flights of stairs. Surely this cant be right?
hi i suffer really badly with sciatica my boss makes me climb 8 flights of stairs to get to the job so by the time i finish my shift i can hardly walk next day i cant even stand on my leg so cant even manage to get to work i have approaced her on many occasions explaining this but keeps sending me back up saying thats all…
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Work Place Help
I work in an office / warehouse environment somewhere that isn't accessible to the public. Although we do have disabled toilets, I have raised "official" concerns with my H+S department where they were dismissed. The two main areas that are of concern and i realise that they may sound cliche, but its the red pull cord and…
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Access to Work
Hi, I have been awarded a grant for Access to Work for some items and coaching. The grant is awarded on the portal. I don’t understand what happens next. Am I supposed to use the grant from the portal to get the items, does my employer do it? I’m not sure what to do and my DWP worker has now said they are no longer my…
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Atw
I am really concerned about future of Atw. I personally believe that the government will abolished this services or reduce this. What are other people thoughts on this matter? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c705nxgqvv8o What are alternatives to access to work
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Ssp
my fiancée is getting ssp and is near 6 months getting what happens after it as she is no better can her work end her contract?
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Hi, my name is maja! I am looking for some jobs.
I am looking for some jobs I have disability.
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Disabled and wanting to be self employed
Hey, I'm Bryony. I'm 33 year old, disabled and parent of two. Life and cost of living has been hard. So I've felt I'd look into being self employed but feel so lost and far to scared to risk messing up. But I'm sick of getting rejected from jobs and while I can't prove it I'm sure its due to me being disabled (and a…
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Looking for Remote jobs or jobs working from home . . HELP!!!!
Hi All I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find jobs working from or Remote jobs. I used to work as a Registered Nurse, however, had to leave the profession due to my health condition which affects my mobility. I can't walk far or stand long and would like part-time work from home... Thx
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Connect to work scheme.
So,I've been reading about this 'Connect to Work' scheme,being rolled out from next week in West London. It's aimed at disabled people who are not in work. The article started off by implying that unemployed disabled people would be 'targeted',but further along,it says that you need to apply to join it. I must admit I'm a…