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Back to Work - with any luck
I intend to take up the governments kind offer of finding all lazy disabled UK residents suitable full-time work…. I am 62 years old and had a near fatal accident 35 years ago - I worked full time until 15 years ago and part time until 5 years ago. I have absolutely no idea what they will suggest – having been a Civil…
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The admin of being disabled
Sorry this is just a little rant but like i feel like no one ever talks about the admin of being disabled and honestly **** exausting. Like tell me why i have to spend hours and hours applying for benefits and asking for accommodations and checking for accessibility to just exist and be alive in this world - its so…
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Job offer being reconsidered
Hi, I was offered a job last week (subject to references) and today I received a phone call to say that they are reconsidering the offer, as both referees mentioned me taking extended sick leave. I have had M.E and fibromyalgia for over 30 years. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, so had to take time off to complete my…
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Support for disabled people starting self employment and government change worries
Hi, I've been on pip and ESA contributions based in the support group for around 5yrs. I have POTS, EDS, Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, hidradenitis suppiritiva, bladder and bowel incontinence and heating loss and these lovely conditions also leave me with lots of other symptomatic conditions caused by them as they…
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working 14 hours a week.
hey, i’m 19 and started a job recently as a carer. i work 14 hours a week. 2 lots of 7 hour shifts so 2 days a week. i really enjoy my job. however my family life is complicated, my mom has terminal cancer and im down as her carer. while she doesn’t need a lot of help and is actually okay do some things her self. certain…
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Discrimination - Advice please if someone can :)
Hi All, I'm so sorry this post is so long, I'm really struggling with my mental health about it all. I worked for a care organisation for 4.5 years. I started in the pandemic. I have had my disability since I was 23 and when I started didn't need adjustments to do my job. However as COVID took hold, I noticed my arthritis…
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Going back into employment
The very though of searching and having a job scares me and I don't know if i'm ready to go back into employment, It's been two decades and more. I'm not sure what i should do, i get really anxious and overwhelmed at job interviews, not know what to expert, and starting anew. I'm in my middle 40s and have not have much…
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Finding work
Hi, my name is Katie. I have had work experience within the NHS as an administrator on the Staff Bank. However, as the NHS are cutting down on Bank staff, I felt it was time to look for more permanent work. I managed to find a permanent job, however, with my experience, they were unable to provide many learning…
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Re job
Hi, I have started work as a call handler at the nhs for mental health where Im the 1st point of contact for patients who I then pass onto the nurse so they can speak to them. I have anxiety which is quite bad at times and I feel quite / sometimes very anxious on the phone when I havent been on the phones yet. Im worried…
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Going back to work
Hi everyone, hope youre all well.... I'm currently recieving standard PIP and am on LCWRA, but have been offered a job at 17.5hrs a week (a few hours a day), which I'm going to accept as I really want to get back into work. I'll be joining midway through their payroll month and also mid way through my UC assessment period…
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Discrimination in the workplace
I have been with my employer for 7months, they are a not for profit company working in the care sector. At first then job seemed fab and I had my access to work assessment and funding and then an occupational health assessment early October 2024. My adapted chair was delivered, it's the same one I have at home and an…
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Does anyone have a template I can use for my ill health retirement statement?
Hi does anybody have an example or template I could use please? I am applying for retirement on the grounds of ill health and could do with some help with my personal statement (part B) Work for the NHS. Thanks
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Confused
hi, I’ve had health problems over the last couple of years ie heart attack and diagnosed with CKD stage3, I’ve informed relevant parties at work . Just recently I been given a new rota although no discussion had taken place , so I raised a health concern as now I need to do 3 call out/standby in one of the weeks due to my…
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New job
Hi all! So context first, I've just been offered a part time job with an 8hr contract which I was really excited by. However as with a lot of 8hr contracts I assumed the shifts would be 2x4hr shifts. I explained to the manager that I was a full-time university student but it was all online and therefore I had flexibility…
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Mental health & sickness
I have been in paid employment by a mental health charity for nearly 3 months now I disclosed it all my MH on my health questionnaire & medication. I have had 3 separate single days off sick. I am still in my 6 month probation .I have just disclosed this to a manager that wasn’t aware of it. Are my sick days better for…
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Help please! Sales tax for digital business
hello, I was wondering if there are any self employed people here who could advise as I seem to be going in circles. I am looking to sell digital products (pdf crochet patterns) and courses. I would like to sell via my own website but I am a bit confused about tax requirements if I do. From what I can work out, I believe…
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Work injury
Hi I wonder if there is any help for anyone regarding a work injury which the insured have disputed liability
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Do you know how SCOPE can help me find a job?
Hi @Maryy2151 I've created a new discussion for your question, as it doesn't allow me to reply to questions directed to my timeline 🙂 Hope that's ok!
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Hi, my name is ShaiHunter!
Hoping you could reach out and find corporation which would certify work after doing a course with them self thank you god bless you're kindness
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Hi, my name is Yvonne I need advise on ill health retirement. I am 45 years old...
I need advise on ill health retirement. I am 45 years old. My first application with UNUM health via my employer was declined. I now want to appeal with additional evidence. I delivered strong evidence already, but I feel if I don't supply new evidence, they will gaslight and undermine my health conditions and application…
