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Respecialising at 52

My symptoms started in 2014, heart attack in 2015 and in late 2017 I finally was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis. By this time I had been forced out of my job of 11 years.
Spinal Stenosis is a debilitating illness, it saps your energy given you are in pain 24/7. Exertion, especially standing and walking, brings tiredness and pain.
I'm sure that it not news to any fellow sufferers.
What I would like to know is how many people are continuing to work and what types of work they find capable of doing?
I was a Criminal Lawyer, but racing around from court to court, courtroom to courtroom, standing for hours in trial combat and addressing Magistrates' and Judges, is something I just cannot do anymore. I would like to change specialisms, but trying to find someone to teach me new tricks at the age of 52 is proving very difficult.
I hope someone can offer some suggestions. Take care everyone.
Spinal Stenosis is a debilitating illness, it saps your energy given you are in pain 24/7. Exertion, especially standing and walking, brings tiredness and pain.
I'm sure that it not news to any fellow sufferers.
What I would like to know is how many people are continuing to work and what types of work they find capable of doing?
I was a Criminal Lawyer, but racing around from court to court, courtroom to courtroom, standing for hours in trial combat and addressing Magistrates' and Judges, is something I just cannot do anymore. I would like to change specialisms, but trying to find someone to teach me new tricks at the age of 52 is proving very difficult.
I hope someone can offer some suggestions. Take care everyone.
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It could be done to suit you.
Good luck.
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I'm sorry to hear you had to end your career. Do you have any areas of interest that you would be interested in specialising in?
Scope have a Support to Work programme which you might be interesting. I also will forward this to employment advisers to see if they have any further suggestions.
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With 11 years in the role, you will have gained a wealth of experience and skills - that is valuable and transferable to other roles. It can be worth looking at roles within Law (if you are wanting to remain in that field) that can allow you to work from home or provide you with reasonable adjustments. Looking at the Law Society website, they have various suggestions such as taking part in Returner courses, taking short courses and networking with employers.
You can find more information here: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/law-careers/career-options-for-solicitors/changing-career-direction/
It might be worth getting in touch with them to see if they have any ideas or suggestions for you?
Scope - Careers Adviser