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Am I being touchy?
Hi I use a walking stick when I need it. But the first time today I didn't use it work. And my manager said to me..no stick? He then said you look better without it
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Hi, my name is hils61! I have a question about early retirement
Hi Everyone, I have a question, I have applied for early retirement due to ill health from my job, my employer supports this, however HR and especially Occupational Health say they need not only a diagnosis but also a prognosis. I have attended Neurology several times and my Neurologist's opinion was I had CFS and he…
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Has anyone heard of health retirement?
Has anybody heard of health retirement?
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Will you be affected by the end of the furlough scheme?
BBC: Covid: What will happen when furlough ends? You can read more about employee rights and coronavirus on Scope's website. Will you be affected by the end of the furlough scheme? What impact do you think the end of the furlough scheme will have on disabled workers?
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Hey, I’m Jackson. I have no idea where to start when trying to get back into work
I’m 34 and suffer with Svt, Chronic back pain, Spasms, Ibs (undergoing tests atm to see if I’ve got Colitis), Ptsd, Depression and Anxiety.. Over the last 6 years I’ve tried to hold down jobs but ultimately lost them due to at least one or two of my issues each time.. I really want to be able to hold down a job but every…
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How can I find out when my SSP stops?
Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows how I can find out when my ssp stops please. I've asked my manager today at my final formal meeting and he said that I shouldn't be getting it anymore from 20/08/21. I received a payment from work in September's pay and I'm claiming esa. I hope someone will be able to help me…
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My employer has refused to change my shift as a reasonable adjustment. Where do I stand?
Hi everyone I’m looking for a little advice I’m really struggling with working full time, I’ve received had occupational health done with my employer and it states on the report I have a disability that’s covered under the equality act and that I may tolerate a very slow return to normal hours with adjustments. My employer…
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I'm being moved to a new role that's completely inappropriate. Is this discrimination?
Good Morning Happy to be here however also sad that I am here to get advice due to issues at work. After 3 years of doing a job I love I am being moved to a role that is completely inappropriate. I have challenged this and my line Manager has admitted that he did not know I was registered as disabled. His Manager who made…
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Hi, my name is purpleadder! Looking for advice on becoming self-sufficient and self-employed
Am looking for advice on my long term goal of becoming self sufficient and being self employed. What kind of help I can get have Bi polar and Rheumatoid Arthritis and dyslexia. Adaptions, business grants, mentor program have no clue
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Is there anywhere to get employment advice
My wife is trying to get employment advice and would like to know if there is an email address for a national citizen advice or some other organisation to get support. My wife who has health problems has been off work due to the pandemic. At first she was off due to being told to sheifd, and then the doctor did not want…
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I have fibromyalgia, spinal cyst, IBS, anxiety and depression. I might have to stop working
Hello lovely people, I’m new, hoping I can feel less alone by joining here. I’m a part time dental nurse, I really love my job. I’ve had fibromyalgia for years but was only diagnosed a few years ago. I was awarded the disability part of universal credit for limited capacity to work, back in 2018. As well as fibromyalgia I…
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Reasonable Adjustments
Hello everyone, I have taken a look at the guidance which Scope has created on their Website but I am finding it not very informative. I am interested in applying for a job but considering to ask getting the interview questions in advance if successful at the application stage. Did anyone request this before? What was your…
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Hi, my name is khushboo!
Hi My Name is khushboo (Removed by moderator, personal details) and I am student. I am having work experience of 9 years in bank and I am physically disable having issue with my right leg which is polio affected. Looking for any sitting job in Leicester LE3. If anyone can help me pleasecontact me over my email. I am very…
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Reasonable adjustments
hi there, once a reasonable adjustment is agreed and implemented, legally can an employer go back on it ? l suffer mental health issues and was given a work buddy to work alongside me as we get on well, employer changed it one day and it triggered my stress and anxiety
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Hi, my name is Queenie123! Appealing my flexible working request, what should I write?
Hi. I have been working from home since March 2020 and it has really helped my mental health and I genuinely feel better than I have for a very long time. Our office is now wanting us to go back and I’m worried my mental health will decline again…I’m still taking antidepressants and work are aware of my issues. I have got…
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Hi, my name is Tegan! New to being disabled and my world is falling apart
Hi, I’m new to being disabled and my world is falling apart. I am not yet diagnosed but went from having a normal life to being unable to walk without a mobility aud and having pain all over my body. Yesterday the company I have worked for, for 3 years told me I’m up for dismissal because I cannot drive and can not…
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How to ask for reasonable adjustments before I lose my job? I have autism
Hi, I’m an autistic trans man. I’ve complained about transphobia in the organisation I work for. I was told to look for other jobs. I struggle with communication due to my autism, my partner asked for reasonable adjustments (her to be there to speak for me). That was refused and they rang me instead (which I HATE). Any…
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I have osteoarthritis in my hip. I'm struggling to work, but am scared to leave. What can I do?
Hello I was diagnosed with stage 3 osteoarthritis in my hip yesterday. I currently work in a factory and really struggling. There are no light duties available and only been there 4 month. I want to work but have no skills to work from home. I'm scared to leave work incase I cant qualify for any help. And I dont know what…
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Discrimination when applying for jobs and being in the work place
Hi every one as most of you may know I’m a big believer in letting an employer know that your disabled from the start . But it gets very disheartening when you apply for jobs and you feel your not given a chance because of your disability. it makes me really sad to think I used to be such a hard worker in a job I loved and…