Helo im stuart. Any advice about benifits or what sort of other work i could do

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stuart58
stuart58 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited November 2022 in Benefits and income
just recentley been let go from my work im 64 , had a bad foot from motorcycle
accident then my good knee on other leg gave up. Waiting for diagnosis treatment.
i am an electrician so cant carry on as most of my work is up ladders or somewhere
akward.
any advice about benifits or what sort of other work i could do would be greatfuly acepted 
stuart

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Hi @stuart58 goodness trust your good knee to go too.
    Its hard to say what other work because I don't know what your limitations are. You could try for pip, its more how your health effects you then diagnosis. There are other benefits too, one of our great benefit members will give you great advice on those.
    Also welcome to the forum
  • stuart58
    stuart58 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thanks will investigate the benifits a bit further.
    apreciate the welcome
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Welcome to the community @stuart58 :) Thank you for joining us!

    I'm sorry to hear about your knee and foot injuries. I hope that the treatment all goes well. 

    In terms of benefits, you might like to use a free online benefits calculator (Turn2Us) to see what you may be able to claim, as it'll depend on your circumstances.

    As for other work you could do, I'm wondering if you might like to access one of our employment services? I'm sure one of our friendly advisers would be happy to try and help :)

    Beyond that, you could try making a list of your skills and qualifications, and see what other kinds of jobs could fit with that, if that makes sense. So, for example, if you've got bookkeeping or administrative experience through being an electrician, that could be an option for you.

    The National Careers Service also has some information on career path and progression for those who've been an electrician:
    Career path and progression

    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities.

    With experience, you could:
    • become an electrical design engineer
    • become a site or project manager
    • set up your own business
    • train apprentices or teach in further education
  • stuart58
    stuart58 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    tha nkyou Tori benifit calculater useful will apply for what i can
    still looking at rest
    thanks again
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    No problem @stuart58 :) I realise I gave you quite a bit of information there! Let us know how you get on.

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