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Kila2311
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I have lupus and have battled this awful condition for 27 years and managed to continue to work throughout, although now I only work part time. My part time hours have been getting fewer and fewer as time has gone on and now at 53 years of age I am really struggling to work - my days off are just days in bed resting/sleeping due to exhaustion so this is no quality of life.
I am seriously considering early retirement due to ill health but have no idea what to do or how to start going about it! I have just started a new job 4 weeks ago, after a year of shielding/furlough through lockdown and I am already exhausted.
Please advise...
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Hi there
Early retirement can be hard to get if you are wanting to take your pension early
Is this what you are wanting to do ?
Another option is to leave work on grounds of ill health and then if entitled claim benefits , or you could go down the medical dismissal route
It may be worth speaking to hr and be honest and ask what your options would be or read the relevant policies if they are available to you
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Hi @Kila2311 - Welcome to the community & thank you for joining. I'm sorry about the problems you have; feeling so exhausted must be awful. I hope the options mentioned above are helpful to you, but please come back with any questions.
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Hello and welcome to the community @Kila2311
I'm sorry to read about your difficulties with lupus, I hope you've found the responses so far helpful.
Do you have support to manage the condition from your GP or other loved ones?
And have you discussed your condition with your new employer, in order to explore any potential solutions which might make you feel a bit better on your days off?Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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Hi I have lupus I have had to drop my hours to part time I am always tired and worn out and have lots of other symptoms hope you can get the help and support you need x
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