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Hi, my name is Smile107! I'm looking at ways to be able to work online running my own business
I have cauda equina syndrome which causes mobility issues and chronic pain and fatigue which meant I had to give up working in an office because the hours were too long. I'm now looking at ways to be able to work online running my own business which hopefully I can then share ideas to help other people who are struggling…
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Hi, my name is libcogan2003! I'm looking for a job
Hi I am Libby looking for job
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Working on LWCRA. Will it affect my claim?
Hi there, I currently receive UC and LWCRA, I know there is a work allowance on LWC but what if i was to work part time while claiming LWCRA, Will that affect my Claim? I was under the impression you could not work at all while claiming LWCRA as it would decrease my claim Many thanks
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Want to start working less. Any advice concerning my rights and what I could eventually claim?
I've recently been diagnosed with angina following hospital admission via A&E. I'll be on full pay until mid August then half - plus SSP - for six months after that. I first started getting chest discomfort in January 2020 and had two months off work. Because I am asthmatic too I then continued to stay off during lockdown…
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Finding work again after a very long time of being unemployed due to mental health
Hi! for a bit of background - I haven't worked since my very early twenties and I am 29 now. There are a number of reasons why I haven't worked (anxiety, panic attacks etc.), but I decided to start a degree at 25 which I am coming to the end of now. I still struggle with anxiety but nowhere near as much as I did so I'm…
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Health Capability Meeting
Hi everyone, I've been off work since October last year with mental health problems, anxiety and depression. I have been communicating with my manager at work on a regular basis via email and sent in my sick notes. My manager is aware of what I am going through and I have disclosed my anxiety and depression. Also I have…
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Permitted work, covid & stat sick pay?
Hi all 🙂 Hope everyone is as well as can be. I'm after a little information and help. I currently do permitted work and receive ESA SG doing 15hrs per week. I've been doing this since December 2021. Yesterday I tested positive for covid and my work place has said I need to isolate in guidance with their policies, which…
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Medical Retirement and Benefits
Hi, this is my first time so please bear with me . . . . I've been on sick leave since last October with depression, anxiety & panic attacks, ocd and a range of all things tat go with it. I am on Universal Credit and would like to know if I apply for Medical Retirement, will my benefits stop or carry on? I am 63 next…
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PIP Help. Is it possible to get my PIP a week early?
I am due to get my payment next Tuesday. I have a hospital appointment this Thursday morning. Is it possible to get my PIP a week before ? Or am I wasting my time by calling them up.
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Saying Hello
Hi all,I have just joined this forum, So thanks for reading.My name is Chantal (Removed by moderator, personal details)I am totally blind with mild CP.I have just started up my own company "See It through My Fingers which aims to provide help and assistance to those with sight problems including 1. talks on Visual…
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WORK FROM HOME
Hi everyone Hope all are well... :) Im not sure where to post this, but am seeking admin/data capturing roles to work from home... Would anyone know where best to look at? Many thanks for your help... Stay blessed... :)
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Will my pay increase in April? How does the tax threshold work? Can I claim for work equipment?
Hello everyone, I'm a new member and seeing if anyone can help me. my dad said this site is very good so thought I would give it ago. I am currently working doing agency work in a warehouse and I am currently on £9.78ph. will this go up at all in April ? If so how much. also HMRC said to me from the 6th April 2022 I will…
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How to categorise myself
Finding it hard to categorise myself when searching recruitment sites. The input boxes ask for search criteria etc. A Disability as we all know can be visually hidden or of a specific and sometimes 'unusual' nature which both impact the search needs. An example being balance issues which for those sufferers impacts ability…
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I have just given a resignation letter at work and don't know where to start
Hi! I have just given a resignation letter at work. I have an Auditory Processing disorder and also my memory has been bad recently. I feel lost and don't know where to start.
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Update
Sorry Guys I have been away from this forum for so many months, but my Mental Health deteriorated rapidly and I just had to take it day by day. I cannot believe what I have had to do to defend my illness/disability but thus follows: a court case, claiming benefits and so many, many forms, not easy forms, whilst actually…
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I had two months off work and am now being harassed in various ways to try and get rid of me.
Hello, I have had a j Pouch for 33 years and it is now not working well. I have a gastric stricture and pouchitis along with cuffitis - it is a nightmare. I had two months off work and am now being harassed in various ways to try and get rid of me. I am struggling at work and have overnight incontinence. I wonder if I…
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Disclosing mental illness - can anybody advise?
Hello and thank you for letting me join your forum. I'm wondering if anybody can help me with my situation at work. I have had extremely poor mental health for several years, but was only diagnosed with bipolar disorder a year ago. Over those years, I was unable to work and hadn't been in employment. A few months ago I…
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I'm not sure if I should quit my job, or stay on the sick
Hi all new to this and need some advise as really confused about my condition and where i actually can go from here.
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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