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Self employment
Hi there, I have a severe degenerative disability and have been getting PIP and new style ESA (support group) as I am unable to work, since leaving my career through ill health. We own a camper van and want to rent it out, therefore we will be setting up a business, hiring an accountant and a cleaner to help us. Has anyone…
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how to talk about your disability????
how are some ways to talk about your disability at your job????
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Asking for reduced hours
Hi ? Happy holidays I've been offered a 6 month job at 25 hours. The only problem is that I would lose my benefits if it was over 16 hours. I don't want to risk losing these because I won't be able to pay my bills and I would be out of a job in 6 months in any case. Or worst case scenario and I end up being too unwell and…
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Does Anxiety and Moderate Sleep Apnoea Qualify Under The Equality Act
Basically, I've been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Moderate Sleep Apnoea (requiring CPAP machine) and have been taking antidepressants for stress and anxiety since October 2018. I'm not looking to claim any benefits. However, would I qualify for any adjustments or the category "disabled" in terms of my employer, under the…
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I might've been head hunted via Indeed!
Topic. I got an email this morning from a lady called Patricia via Indeed, she's seen the latest version of my CV on Indeed and has asked me to apply for a Home based position as an E-Commerce Administrator, what it basically means is attracting people to buy Electrical goods on their eBay shop. A bit difficult at the…
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Hi, im cowpat! Is it compulsory to shield or can I return to work?
Hi I am at home shielding at the moment, this is the third time I've had to do this since march and I've had enough !!as shielding is not mandatory if I want to return to work can my employer stop me?, if it's my choice, I am fit and healthy just following what the shielding letter said.
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find work anywhere
I am los one hand so I am find work anywhere.......
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Applying to the Special Constabulary as a disabled adult?
Above. I've previously applied 3 times and got to the interview on the third attempt, which I failed because they said my answers to the competency questions were too short, This was on August 2011, now almost 9 and half years later is it worth going for attempt #4? I reckon I could do the job you see. Only problem would…
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Is disciplinary action due to a disability or arising as a result of it, discrimination?
I am legally protected for my disability. However, I have a meeting with management due to my selective mutism arising from my disability. Can I be punished for selective mutism?
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Joanna Lumley shocked at claims disabled workers are unpaid!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55664266?fbclid=IwAR0Anemx6_Unk8HeBrog2RATO_CuvbFsbrlsQouBMIGlYh8Z90SejaYLMYY I just saw this link on my Facebook news feed and had to post it on here! What the actual?! Surely this is ILLEGAL under the 2010 Equality Act?! Thoughts?
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Disability specific employment
Topic. It pains me to have to resort to this seeing as under normal circumstances I refuse on principle to be plonked into some government sponsored scheme where all the disabled "clients" are on benefits and can't earn much without the DWP jumps on them from a great height with benefit sanctions, however it's come to my…
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is it possible to start a business in 2020
is it possible to start a business in 2020 as a man with Disabilities? I am 30
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Returning to work after long layoff
I've been unemployed for 10 years. I worked throughout the early years of my mental health problems and 'got through it' by drinking quite a lot. I've since learned to live with my illness as much as i can, i've gone back to college, done a degree in psychology, and hope to do a Master's degree. But eventually this all has…
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Work grievance
Hi, ok a long one but here goes.. I work for a large well known company and have for around 9 years. 3 years ago I developed and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (worst for me is my jaw it’s restricted in opening pings and aches). I was moved to an admin role but declined home working. I had to walk in socks into…
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A fifth of disabled people had their work requests refused, Scope finds
BBC: Covid: A fifth of disabled people have work requests refused Have you experienced this? What do you think needs to be done?
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Has anyone found a job working from home?
Hi, my name is Pete. I'm 57 years of age, I was diagnosed with systemic Scheroderma in 2015 and lost my job because of it in 2016, I've since been diagnosed with arthritis in my neck and spine along with other health issues but really need something to occupy my time? My mobility is crutches and a wheelchair and struggle…
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Working from Home as an Avon Rep = would it be suitable?
Above. There was a job advert on Indeed last week, to be an Avon Rep based in my own Home. I could set my own hours to work part or full time on it, but because part of the rules of my tenancy at the Flat says I can't run a Business from there does that include being an Avon Rep? (Removed by moderator, offensive comment)…
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Are you looking for a new job or fancying a career change?
With lockdown upon us, now is an opportune time to re-think our careers. Indeed, with National Career Development Month taking place all this month you might want to act on those niggling doubts that have long been whispering “its time for a new job”. So dust off your CV, dig out your old certificates and let’s have a…
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Employer agreed reasonable adjustments and is witholding them
Partner has highly unstable BP which camnot be medicated. Employer agreed reasonable adjustments, namely a stool to sit when lightheaded or feeling dizzy and a reduction in hours Finally back at work after being furloughed in March and stool has not been provided despite being told new COVID compliant stools was on site.…
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When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a teacher when I was a child because my mum was a child minder and she would teach children things at home and I used to help but as I got older I changed my mind.
