Struggling with access to work

RachelSB
RachelSB Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
edited October 2018 in Work
I am struggling with Access to Work, I have been referred to Remploy and I am finding them simply awful and evasive.

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @RachelSB welcome to the community!

    Sorry to hear this, I am unsure how to advise. I am sure there will be members of the community who will be able to help you.

    If there is anything else that we can help you with then please do not hesitate to let us know! :)
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Hi @RachelSB
    I am sorry to hear you are having a tough time, we have lots of support around employment here that you might like to read.

    I wonder if @pia_scope or @Donisha_scope can offer any thoughts?
  • atlas46
    atlas46 Online Community Member Posts: 817 Pioneering
    Hi @RachelSB

    As you may know Remploy are contracted by DWP to deliver access to work mental health support.

    As we are talking about government funding, could I suggest you contact MP, for them to get involved on your behalf.

    You have a right to have your concerns investigated.
  • Pia_Scope
    Pia_Scope Scope Posts: 41 Empowering
    Hi@RachelSB

    I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties.
    Are you in work at the moment or looking for employment?

    I'm looking forward for your reply so I would know how to best advice you.

    Kind regards
    Pia
  • RachelSB
    RachelSB Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    I am in work.
    Remploy appear to be offering unqualified psychological support.
    This would be illegal in other countries.
  • Pia_Scope
    Pia_Scope Scope Posts: 41 Empowering
    Hi@RachelSB

    Thanks for your quick response.
    We have a lot of information about access to work available on our website and the following link will take you straight to the web page;

    https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/work/access-to-work

    I hope that you will find the information useful and I also hope that you will receive the support that you need.

    Take care for now and I wish you all the best.

    Kind Regards
    Pia
  • RachelSB
    RachelSB Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    I think the information is out of date?
    As I have a mental health condition instead of all this reasonable adjustments and assistive tech stuff that mentioned on you page  I have been referred to Remploy who offer unqualified emotional support?
    it seems the scheme is split in two streams, nine months unqualified head shrinking for mental health cases.  Three years occupational therapist for physical problems?

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