Deaf/ vestibular issues and Tinnitus Job issues

Shortycymru9

Hi My name is Vonnie, i'm 45 yrs old.

I'd like to know if anyone has issues with getting a job?
I'm hard of hearing i wear two hearing aids, I suffer from Tinnitus (ringing in both ears), also suffer from vertigo attacks/bad dizzy spells which is often also have imbalance issues (Not always).

I live in Pwllheli, North wales  u.k. And the  nearest  Scope is  Caernarfon which is  a fair  distance for someone who doesn't  travel as in any transport triggers my vertigo attacks.

I did work for 20 years in a warehouse the vertigo attacks only started 6 yrs ago and made things   hard at work due to health and safety. Sadly i no longer work at the moment.

Even tho i'm suffering from vertigo attacks i still want to work (paid work) I am on PIP and ESA.

I feel very alone being hard of hearing i don't know anyone else who is deaf to talk to. 
I'm looking to see if anyone has been in this situation-  doesn't have to be vertigo, can be tinnitus as well. Just want to chat and see  if i can  finally get somewhere to find work.

I've passed as a beginner on Makaton, Just awaiting for a follow up later this year. 

If you got this far, Thank you for  reading. Please  say hello   to me. Any comments would be appreciated.

JenniferU

Hi Vonnie, 

Welcome to the community! It's great to have you here. I'm sure you will find lots of people facing similar issues you can connect with.  

For starters, why not have a look at our recent guest blogs: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/blog

You might find @JGeek's very helpful as she talks about finding work:
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/28546/guest-post-diary-of-a-job-hunter-with-cerebral-palsy-job-applications
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/29257/guest-post-diary-of-a-job-hunter-with-cerebral-palsy-interviews

You can also browse all the categories on the community to find people talking about similar issues: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories

Best wishes
Jen

Shortycymru9

Thank you for your welcome Jen,  I've joined  about 2 weeks  ago  just didnt know what to write  lol.
I will be  browsing   for sure  .

Have a good day/evening Jen 

dottydotty

Shortycymru9  hi  I was  searching  for Vertigo and saw your post ,  I have identical symptoms  .Just wondered how you are coping , It does isolate a person .and affects  quality of life ,   would love to hear back from you . Best wishes .x

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Shortycymru9, there's a comment for you from @dottydotty above!