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Deaf/ vestibular issues and Tinnitus Job issues

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.
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.
Replies
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
I will be browsing for sure .