Hi, my name is Cam120!

Cam120
Cam120 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Start here and say hello!

I am brand new here, and just wanted to say it is nice to meet everyone. I'm interested in learning about equality and diversity. Especially regarding work and disability.

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,572 Championing

    Hi @Cam120 Welcome to the Community. I hoe you enjoy your time on the forum. Any questions just ask.

    Have a look around and join in when you are ready.

    Take care.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,211 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @Cam120 and it's a big welcome from me too!

    Sounds like you're in the right place then! There's lots of information available, so just get stuck in.
    Or if you just fancied a light hearted chat, or a few easy games, I'd recommend checking out the coffee lounge and the games den. 😊

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 1,513 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Welcome @Cam120 🙂

  • Cam120
    Cam120 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Im struggling to find an answer to my question, so I just thought I would try asking you kind people.

    So basically, I have recently become disabled. Briefly explaining, this is ataxia - a neurological condition characterized by loss of fine motor control - and as such I struggle with walking (day to day, i use a wheelchair) and my voice sounds slurred.

    I however, was a nurse within the NHS - SPFT. Before I became disabled and so have lots of skill. I am looking to get back into work but I don't really know how that would work. I don't know how far I can push the equality act, to work for me?

    As an example, working on an inpatient ward could be unsafe for me, but could I request a support worker to escort me on wards. For example.


    Are there any examples of other disabled nurses? (I was mental health)

    Does the NHS have a department that could help?

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