Returning to work as a carer/healthcare assistant with fibromyalgia

Aphrodite_Persephone
Aphrodite_Persephone Online Community Member Posts: 36 Connected
edited August 2024 in Work

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia six years ago. I left school without completing my GCSES and have worked as in carer/healthcare assistant roles as that's all I'm qualified for. I currently am studying AAT Level 2 in the evenings which I finish next month and plan to study for my GCSEs Maths, English & Biology along with AAT Level 3 during the evenings starting in September.

The issue is I'm REALLY REALLY struggling financially, due to my fibromyalgia I'm limited in what work I can do but I've applied for sit down jobs such as receptionist but I get nowhere due to having no GCSEs so I'm really considering returning to working as a carer/healthcare assistant and if I cause further damage to my body then so be it. I think home carer would be better than working on the wards or in a care home as I'll get a little rest between patients.

I just wanted to know if anyone here with fibromyalgia currently works as a carer/healthcare assistant? How has it been for you? Any struggles?

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,649 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Aphrodite_Persephone. Sorry that no one was able to answer your question. How are you coping financially now? Have you managed to find a suitable job? I have fibromyalgia and had to leave my job as a teaching assistant and I now work from home. It's difficult finding a suitable job so I hope you've managed to find something 😊

  • TiredHurty67
    TiredHurty67 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Connected

    Hi, I’m a private carer and have been for a few years. I am currently undergoing all the rule out testing for other diseases because it’s looking like I have fibromyalgia and me cfs caused by trauma in my neck.

    Ive been suffering for nearly 2 years now, but my pain is so bad and my recent flare up lasted nearly 4 weeks.
    I have with a heavy heart, decided that I now have to give up my much loved career and I finish on 9th November.

    I do not consider myself healthy enough to perform my duties in a safe manner and I’m worried about the safety of my clients. I have no idea what to do next, this is a really big thing for me. I too will struggle financially but until my doctor actually documents my condition as fibromyalgia I cannot claim anything.
    I totally understand your worries x

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