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Hi, my name is RachelMarsh42! I'm looking for a part time permanent job
I have Aspergers and am looking for a new part time permanent job in Leek Staffs or nearby.Im new to the area.
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Social phobia. Where can I find legit work from home online jobs?
Hi there Thank you for taking the time to read my forum... I was wondering where to find work from home online (legit ones) because of certain disabilities plus social phobia... Many thanks... Julie
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Working from Home
Ok, another question relating to work and apologies for the constant questions. My employer offers hybrid working so you can have the option of working from home and office. As I have a chair bespoke to me I’ve been told I can’t have the option of working from home as I don’t have the appropriate equipment. If I was given…
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I took voluntary redundancy and GP has signed me off work. Should I push myself to get back to work?
Hi, I’m a newbie to this forum, so hello to everyone. I’ve struggled for the past few years with health issues, which have always been put down to menopause, approaching the big 60 this year. I don’t suffer with back pain as such, just a burning sensation when standing and pain in the left hip, which I thought was due to…
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How can i reduce my hours and what can I claim to help
Hi After having to work full time from part time, I am struggling, I’m not sure how long I can carry on I am self employed so if I work less I earn less and can’t afford that i have just got another diagnosis on top of two other chronic illnesses has anyone else managed to go p/t and if so what did you claim I don’t get…
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back to work after you retire.
My question is about an activist who on breakfast T V said he didn't want to support an aging population and wanted every one to go back to work after retirement by scrapping the retirement process and leave it open ended? So my first question is, Who supported you while you were at school and before to allow you to have…
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Access to Work Questions + PIP Question
Hello everyone, I found this really suitable job that I applied for in November 2021. However, due to poor transport links I wasn't able to go for the position. However, I've realised because I have autism and mental health issues, that I could be eligible for Access to Work via the government. So, I've emailed the company…
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anyone else trying to go self-employed and it triggering?
like i know employment support exists on paper but in practise it dosen't really. i've had nothing but headaches trying to start self-employment and now it is retriggering my cptsd as a result (due to the processes of trying to get things done and it making it harder for me to actually think of my plan in detail). I'm…
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Reasonable adjustments. Am I being unreasonable by requesting shorter shifts?
I suffered a back injury when I slipped on ice in the staff car park in November 2021. Since then I have been in excruciating pain, MRI shows herniated disc compressing nerve root. On Naproxen and co-codamol 30/500mg QDS. At first my employer had me on phased return allowing me to do 6 hour shifts. Then Mid-February put me…
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Employment benefits
My son had voluntary redundancy in October, claims pip. No other benefits, finding it impossible to get a job, not sure where to go for help, suggestions please
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Hi, my name is Gooner0605! Been off work due to surgery and an accident at work
Hi I had major cancer lung surgery in 2021 and Been off work due to the surgery and also an accident at work I was on full pay until Feb 2022 now that is ended I had a work capability accessment and they now saying I am for for work and need to find a job , I still have a job but my employer won't let me back due to health…
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Phased return
Hello all, I have been off work for 15 months with Non Epileptic Seizures, Depression and Anxiety. My workplace have offered me a phased return to see if I’m capable of doing the job or able to motivate myself. They have offered me for two weeks a ‘one hour shift’ each week to see if I’m capable of doing the job.…
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Hi, my name is DDDannn! Does anyone else use the Access to Work scheme?
Hello,I run a small business and use the government Access to Work scheme and would like to know if anyone else uses it and whats it like for them
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Hi, my name is leigh! I've been off work for 7 months with a bad shoulder
Hi all was hoping someone would be able to help me. I’ve been off work now with a bad shoulder 7 months off last year back for 3 months the had an operation on it now been off since, I’ve tried to return to work twice now since the op, what happen when I decided I can’t go back?
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Preliminary hearing employment tribunal
Hi I wonder if anyone can help me ? I am a week away from my preliminary hearing for an employment tribunal we spoke to our solicitor ( from a charity) she is not representative just helping us. We went through everything to make sure we were on track. Today I have received an email from the court asking for the bundle of…
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Long Covid, Medical Severance and Medical Pension.
Hi. I'm new here and looking for advice. I'm 54, have Long Covid and have just started treatment with the Long Covid Clinic in my area. I have been ill since January 2021 and joined the clinic in December 2021. I have worked as a train driver for 30 years and now my condition and symptoms have kept me off of work for a…
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Stress Does Harm
I work in a government department where credence is given to mental ill-health. Then stress and emphasis is rightly to support vulnerable people. However, the conditions we have been working under are such that every member of staff is pressurised and feeling the impact of Government directions. Being a long term sufferer…
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How do you deal with HMRC with disabilities + restricted records? (Self-employed)
see title. i'm having a nightmare i sent off a form to them to register self-employment. my start date was put down as the 1st feb and i sent it off a month ago but i've heard nothing back. i need the letter so i can open my business bank account so i can start trading. trying to get this all sorted is overwhelming me and…
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A2W refused by employer
After a lengthy period of waiting, and only after my asking for a definitive answer, my employer has written to me stating that head office will not be willing to fund their part of the Access to Work scheme for which I had successfully applied. I have been off sick for the last year as my condition makes it impossible for…
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Positive outcome
Hi all now started my new reduced hours through occupational health report. Its only a day but it makes a difference to continue to work, shorter hours. I think I will feel it in my pocket. But the lack of money's to heath will improve my energy x x . I have a Pip assessment but I don't think I will qualify doh. It doesn't…
