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I am partially sighted - Im thinking of Access to work but Im not sure what they can help improve?
I am partially sighted - early macular degeneration and scarring which has reduced my visiin in both eyes. Howevee I do manage and Ive been working in an Office for a year now - which im proud of - but I do struggle…. Im thinking of Access to work but Im not sure what they can help improve - i Anyone with similar…
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Interview for Ward Clerk role
Hi there, I have an interview for a ward clerk position on Monday and I am nervous. I recently applied for and got offered a Ward Clerk position for AMU at the same hospital. However, I ended up pulling out as they didn't think they'd be able to put in place the adjustments needed. They seemed particularly miffed that I…
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I'm needing to apply for ill-health retirement. What are my options?
I have VaCTErL Association. I have worked with the NHS for 34 years unfortunately my my Physical symptoms have become such that I am needing to apply for Ill-Health retirement. Just wanting to know what my options are? i.e. Full ill-Health retirement, Part retire to reduce hours. Unfortunately my wage is main source of…
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I am 30 and never had a job, I really would like part time but scared it might affect my ESA/PIP ?
Hi everyone. I am 30 years old and never had a job. I am diagnosed with Dyspraxia and also I have severe anxiety most of the time. I have not been to a doctor to to be diagnosed with the anxiety and I do not talk about it to anyone. I receive ESA and PIP , I get extra ESA also due to being on PIP. I am very grateful for…
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Medical retirement
Hello all, I'm writing on behalf of my consenting partner who faces a difficult turning point. She has been employed by the council for almost 10 years and due to deteriorating conditions she faces early medical retirement in her mid 20's. This is difficult but our main concern lies to financing this life change. We are…
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Future career. Scared of losing my job to get another one, and can't afford time off
Scared of losing my job to get another one only because of a mortgage but also can't have anxiety but can't have time off to treat it bec ause can't afford to be off. Any advice.
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Should I make a reasonable adjustment or flexible working request?
I have RA & work 4 days a week. I’ve had a really bad flare recently and haven’t been able to drive so have stayed working from home, as the advice has been anyway. Last year my RA was the best its ever been & I reduced my meds drastically. I’m wondering if this may be a result partly of working from home during covid.…
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Chronic IBS
Good morning. Is there anyone who suffers with IBS? I’m having problems with my employer as they are refusing to take me off the phones. I have applied to be a Contractual Homeworker and I am currently waiting for a decision although I feel this will be rejected. I first asked them about how I would go about being a…
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Captions and Data Protection
I've been using otter.ie and live transcribe at work for meetings. I asked for otter to be paid for by my company and it now appears in my access to work second report. IT have now raised issues about data protection and it has been stuck with them for over a month. Meanwhile I can't use them and I am completely lost. Has…
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When to ask about reasonable adjustments when applying for a job??
Hi all, I hope everyone is having a good start to the new year. I'm hoping you might all be able to help me with a problem I'm facing. I've found a job I'm excited to apply for with my current employer. I started with my employer last year and have been entirely remote since I started. However, when the current advice to…
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Hi, my name is Ronny9! I feel a bit upset that I don't have a job
I lost my paid job in 2013 after that I had a work experience jobs which my Wandsworth Council helped me, I did so well but the Wandsworth Council person gave me another work experience job completed that so I did volunteer work for 1 day a week at Leonard Cheshire as a advisor was not happy there than I had a volunteer…
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Hi, my name is slatham53! I'm finding it hard to change my career due to health conditions
hi I have joined up because I’m finding it hard to change my career due to health issues and I also have physical pain and mobility /spinal issues . I just need support really for confidence and finding the right job for me that can suit my needs as I do have days when I cannot function due to fatigue and pain . I have…
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Help pregnant and on long term sick!
Could someone please explain to me what happens now.. I have been off sick since September last year as I have bpd. I’ve just found out I’m pregnant which I’m really pleased about but what happens to my sick pay? Currently getting full sick pay till next month then should go down to half sick pay then statutory. I don’t…
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Struggling at work
I am struggling at the moment, in the past I have struggled to stay in work for little longer than 3 month, but, have had a couple of jobs lasting up to 3 years. The exception being my current role, I have been there for 5 years as of today. However, the last two years have been hell. Recently my employers brought in…
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Joining the police
I just suddenly thought this evening I could try & join the police! I have a cousin & brother in law already in the force! But I have MS & am nearly 39! Should I look into it? Thanks, Michelle
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Hi, my name is Carmen and my nickname is carionro!
Hello! I hope that together we can help and advise each other on all our problems! I hope to be welcome in your community! Thanks!
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workplace anxiety and disability issues is getting in the way, at a total loss
i've been trying to put into words how my workplace anxiety effects me cause after starting another course and getting more theory done i'm seeing that i can do self employment but my anxiety is the biggest barrier i have. i had written this down earlier (edited for brevity and to omit personal info). but for context, i'm…
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ESA and PIP questions… please help I’m so stressed with it all
Hi all, So I applied for PIP November last year sent tons and tons of documents from GP, physiotherapists, OT and my psychiatrist liaison. I was given a telephone assessment (due to covid and scored 0 for everything.. long story short because I still was able to work I shouldn’t be entitled to anything and that’s where the…
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ADHD and Access to work scheme - what's covered?
I'm self employed and recently diagnosed with ADHD - my finances aren't great at the moment and my psychiatrist told me to look into the access to work scheme when I mentioned to him I'm working 80-100 hours a week. Can't find much information online about what is covered and wondered if anyone on here has gone through the…
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Hi, my name is Anderson1! What will happen if I'm on the sick for 28 weeks?
Hi, I would like to ask a question. I have a back and nerve damage down my right side and leg. I have been off work for 6 weeks, Iam waiting for a appointment with a specialist at hospital to see what they can do. I did try and go back to work but was only there for 3 weeks and couldn’t cope with pain and Iam back on the…
