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Manager is making excuses not to make reasonable adjustments at work. What can I do?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any experience of this and can offer me some advice. I have anxiety and occupational health have done an assessment and have confirmed this is a disability under The Equality Act. They have also recommended a number of reasonable adjustments to my employer. My manager does not like this…
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Are rest breaks a reasonable adjustment?
I've started working in a shop that requires me to be on my feet for 3-4 hours and since I have CP, doing this without rest breaks can cause discomfort/pain in my affected leg. Are rest breaks a reasonable adjustment for the job?
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Are there any self employed people on here looking for coaching/business growth programmes?
Hi everyone, Are there any self employed people on here looking for coaching/business growth programmes in the South? Jess
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Preliminary Hearing Agenda
Hi Guys, Just want a bit of a rant, but is it normal for solicitors to send a form for the agenda asking copious amounts of questions and then giving me less than 24 hours to fill it in? I received the form a couple of hours ago, my anxiety got the better of me worrying about and I had to fill most of it out although not…
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Civil Service Interview
I have just had an interview with the Civil Service and it was a complete disaster, in fact, I felt embarrassed that I couldn't answer the questions asked. I don't know if anyone has the same thing happen. I do research before an interview. I practice questions that may be asked, however, once I am in the interview my…
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My son's just graduated. He has autism, and is struggling to find work. Can anyone offer advice?
Hi, my name is Nazia, I'm a mum to a 22yr old (male) Who is autistic, hes graduated with 1st class honours in electromechanical engineering, very bright boy, currently looking for employment, unfortunately not been very successful, is there anyone here that could offer some advice? Thankyou
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Want to resign from work
I used to be a very confident person and I have done well financial industry before but I have worked at this employer for the last 4 years have never seemingly made the grade in those 4 years I have Needed counselling twice due to the stress and pressure I was under I now feel useless and have panic attacks about making…
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Hi, my name is madmactouche! I am now looking into leaving work
i have worked for an NHS trust for over 18 years, and over the last couple of years i have struggled with chronic pain in the base/coccyx of my back, and arthritis. i am now looking into leaving work, as my health is getting worse and i feel that physically i can no longer go on. i am worried about the financial side, and…
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I have dyslexia, and am not sure what help there is out there for me. Finding a job seems impossible
Hi my name is Christine & I founded out a few years ago that I have a disability being dyslexic, I struggle with maths and English and spelling, I don't claim any benefits I only get universal credit, I don't really know what help there is out there for me and the only thing I do know about this disability is that we see…
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Hi, my name is DouwCan I ask my employer for a work from home position?
Goo day, I’m new to this. I wonder if anyone can give me advise, Im a 52 year old man and I have fibromyalgia. Im currently booked off sick as I am awaiting a back procedure. Im currently doing a standing job, but I dont think I would be able to return doing that. I dont think my current job will be able to do adjustments…
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Work induced stress - sick leave and how to cope
Hi Everyone My first post so as well as saying "Hi" I was looking for some advice if possible please. I think that I have finally cracked up now and have gone off work with a stress induced relapse to my medical condition. My problems started with my employer 2 years ago when my old manager retired and his replacement was…
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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