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Hi, my name is bellaberts! Considering selling my own crafts, how will my benefits be impacted?
Hi I am a single mother to an autistic teen, I claim income support-I would like to start selling my own crafts at home online -it seems a very complicated process - I will not be able to rely on a ‘living wage’ income every month and am frightened to take the step incase it leaves me not able to pay my rent and bills -…
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Hello. I'm seeking remote work due to a mobility impairment. Has anyone changed careers+how was it?
Hello everybody. I am recently having mobility disability. I always worked as chef but I am able to do it any longer. I am really trying to look for any kind of remote jobs but really struggling with it probably I am skilled enough :( .I did anybody find him/herself in the situation to change job and how he/she faced it?…
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I'm struggling to work, even after work adjustments, due to pain. What should I do?
I've got arthritis in my back neck and shoulders, and I am struggling in work, even after work adjustments. I feel I can't physically cope because of pain. What should I do?
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I have partial vision, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression and anxiety. I work fulltime. Can I get help?
Hi My name is Ade i have just joined the group as looking for advice please. I am 29 and work full time in the NHS. I have partial vision on my right eye due to being born early. I also have the learning difficulties Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and Anxiety and Depression. I have managed all my life with little/no help and…
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Industrial injurys disablement allowence. What are the decision wait times?
Had my ftf assesment 3 weeks ago for industrial injurys disablement allowence wondering if anyone else has and know what decision wait times are hi im joanne x
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Reduced hours without reduced pay as a reasonable adjustment - any advice or experiences?
Hello I have some queries about getting agreement for reduced hours without reduced pay as a reasonable adjustment for disability. I would welcome advice. (I tried the helpline but couldn't get through.) Background: I work for a large employer (10,000 employees) on a full-time, permanent basis. For the last 3 years of my…
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I have diabetes, acute pain, and osteoarthritis. I don't think I can continue working full time
I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I am also suffering from acute pain following an ankle operation that failed and was left for 15 months due to the pandemic before it could be fixed. Together with that, I have osteoarthritis that is getting worse. I am currently a teacher of computing but am finding…
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Finding employment
Has anyone else with Asperger syndrome experienced difficulty finding work? Since I left my highly-paid position within local government in 2007 - mainly because of a bullying supervisor - I have struggled to find full-time work. I have been employed on a part-time basis as a secretary within a small independent firm since…
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Am I still entitled to furlough after 16th August? I'm ill with Covid-19
Good afternoon everyone, I am currently in furlough as a result of a positive Covid-19 test. However, due to a pre-existing asthma condition it may take a little longer to recover. Am I still entitled to furlough from my employer after Monday? I am not exactly isolating but I am suffering and recovering from Covid-19.…
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Hi, I'm Anne_2021. I'm thinking about giving up work due to ill-health but worried about finances.
Hello I am Anne ?
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Hi there! Stress at work is my issue
Hi there, I’m Hugo51, new member here, I have hidden disabilities, Depression, Stress and anxiety etc
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Not working
I’ve never been unemployed before but at 58 I am now and I feel so guilty! I have Secondary Progressive MS and scared nobody believes how bad I feel and will look at me and think I’m making it all up. I’m waiting ESA assessment - I want to work but cannot guarantee I can be depended on - every hour, every day is different…
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Hi, my name is Naomigibbons! My son tried to get a job as a litter picker for the council
My son tried to get a job as a litter picker for parish council. after explaining all his disibilites and that I would support him. They just no. no explanation given. is this right ???
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i woukd like a job with people who are disabled like me when i am older
Hi my name is Rita i am 13 yeaers old i have cerebarl pasly i would like a job with disabl when i am older and i was wondering weather you could point me in rhe right direction email me back on [Removed by moderator - contact details] please thank you very much from Rita
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ATW social and domestic contribution
Hi does anyone have any experience with access to work and how they work out social and domestic contribution for part time workers, I work 15 hours per week over 7 days ?
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Hi, my name is Cheryl7890! Will my son's apprenticeship impact his PIP?
Hello my son is 19 he is autistic and in the process of being checked for adhd he gets pip will this be stopped as he's been offered a apprentaship for a journalism they said they will offer him support.
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Hi, my name is aicha! If I resign on mental health grounds, will it impact benefits?
And would like your assistance.8weeks ago I had a breakdown and have been diagnosed as acute anxiety and depressive disorders.Since I'm struggling mentally emotionally physically unable to do my daily life .I have been on sick leaves since ,my workplace are aware of my predicament and want me to attend their informal…
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LCWRA and Working Full Time
Hi Guys! Before working, I was on UC in the LCWRA group and got PIP enhanced rates. Will I lose my LCWRA now? Is this more likely the longer I stay in the job? I read here pg 2:…
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ET1 part withdrawal and resubmission. Help!
Hi Everyone, sorry for not posting for a while but I had to take time out for my wellbeing. An update, I am still in the USA until late August. I submitted my ET1 but given my fragile state of mind I realised that I had left my notes on the bottom. I emailed the tribunal and the judge said to withdraw my statement and…
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Elected councillor and deductions
Hi. I'm currently on track to be elected as a Borough councillor in May (although it's far from guaranteed), and if I am elected, I would receive an allowance of about £65 a week. As I receive DLA, and my wife receives Income Support and Carers Allowance I know we can keep £20 a week, but my question is, due to having…
