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work - Disability
Hi all, i'm struggling to find an answer to my question, so I just thought I would try asking you kind people. So basically, I have recently become disabled. Briefly explaining, this is ataxia - a neurological condition characterized by loss of fine motor control - and as such I struggle with walking (day to day, i use a…
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Access to Work - entitlement and how does it fund?
Access to Work - I applied last week because I had to cancel work as I had a mobility problem, pain! Not receiving treatment but am on waiting list. First time I had to cancel work and I felt bad for letting work down but put my health first. Mobility flucutates from me moving because I have to; moving in pain because I…
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Too Many forks in the road and I don't know which way to go
Hi Everyone This is my first post so please be gentle with me! There is some rambling and a lot of back story but I will get to the point I promise. I've had spinal issues for about 20 years now, with many peaks and troughs. I've had a few spinal surgeries, millions of treatments and I finally got to a semi-decent place…
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Transitioning from reduced capability for work to part time work
Hi guys. I am looking for advice and/or to hear other's experiences of transitioning from not being able to work/receiving benefits to being able to do part time. I have a chronic illness which fortunately (with treatment) seems to have improved and I am at a point where I am starting to do some things to get prepared for…
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Adhd support?
Hiya all, I am wondering if anyone knows how I would get some help from a support worker?. I am a diagnosed adult with adhd who is on the medication but I struggle with the typical life admin. This is things like money management, eating/cooking and leaving the house, bad at managing meds and just generally don't do life…
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Narrowly escaped Restart after first meeting
I am awaiting outcome of WCA and PIP for mental health (ADHD, C-PTSD, GAD, Depression, Hoarding). I have been on fit notes since October '24. I was referred to Restart by UC advisor (not my usual nice lady) and had the warm handover 3 way call last Thursday, a welcome call from Restart advisor on Friday, then attended a…
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Hi, my name is Penquins77!
Hello, I'm trying to help my son find remote work.
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Hi, my name is Enduring_Rogue! Does anyone have experience with Maximus Restart in Sheffield?
I found this community while searching for info about Restart scheme and Work Capability Assessments. 1. I am awaiting a decision on my PIP claim 2. I am unemployed since August '24, on Fit Notes since mid Oct '24. 3. I was sent the WCA questionnaire (UC50) last week and taking my time filling it in. 4. Had a "warm…
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I feel really let down by the system.
Hi, I have already posted on here about applying for jobs and being autistic. (I don't disclose that I'm autistic or anything). I was a carer for my mum for 9 years until her death, so... I've never really been in paid employment except 4 months last year from May 2024 - September 2024 which was a cleaning job but due to…
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Return to work but not fit for work ?
Hi Scope Happy New Year. This was sent to my union rep for advice so hope i can get help from scope too . Just an update on my health issues. I went into CSTM to have my second hip operation on the 5th of December. Whilst in surgery, I had an allergic reaction to antibiotics and suffered anaphylaxis. I was taken to ICU…
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LWCA when in UC
hi just wanted advice. I have been off work since October. I work 32 hours a week. Have medal problems that are keeping me longer off work for further 2 months. I will be under hospital for a while now. I claim a bit universal credit live on my own. Have sent my sick notes into my employer but did inform universal credit.…
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Permitted work on ESA
Hi all, I am in the support group for ESA and I have an opportunity to work self employed a couple of hours tops a week selling books online. I would not reach anywhere near the 16 hours per week or the £183.50 earnings a week that I have seen mentioned. A few questions are; do I have to declare this as permitted work? If…
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Scared of starting work but feel I have no choice
hi there, I’ve been diagnosed with autism, adhd and hidradenitis suppurativa (painful, smelly skin condition), anxiety and depression to name a few. I’ve been thinking about starting employment for some time now but I don’t know what I could even do. I’ve been out of employment for 10 years but I was previously a kitchen…
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Dla past 16
Hello all! Hope all is well. My eldest son is due to get transition from dla to pipbas he is 16 next month. He has been awarded dla till February 2026. Can anyone please advise me on how to transfer to pip for him and what other benefits he'll be entitled to. Also does anyone know of any careers neurodivergent friendly…
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sunday
Hi do you have to tell DWP if working on Sunday?? as it not classed working days right?? only Monday to be Friday yea??
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Help advice on UC/LWCRA/ADP and moving in with a partner
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could please help me with information. I am currently on a single-person UC getting £357 a month after deductions living with my mum. I also receive the Scottish Adult disability payment of £434.20 a month. I have just been awarded LCWRA and I have just been offered a part time job of…
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Benefits whilst on sick leave from work?
My health has had a rapid decline over the last 6-12 months, both physically and mentally. I have had significant time off work, and have currently just started a new period of sickness. This is adding to my ever increasing anxiety, as I have bills to pay. My workplace has a good sickness pay policy but I'm only entitled…
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is Severe obstructive sleep apnea classed as a disability?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows if my severe obstructive sleep apnea is classed as a disability or not asy fiancé mentioned it to me that it is. I'm not sure who told him, but I'm thinking that it was his twin sister as she has sleep apnea herself (I don't know what type she has tho) and he's been talking to…
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Looking for tax advice for a sole trader
Hi there, I have a small business that has been casually trading while I have UC and PIP (not really making any income, just as a hobby mainly). I have finally opened my own studio and want to apply for Access to Work, but they require my rax return information and this is something as a person with AuDHD and…
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Genuine questions to ppl in paid work (or those wanting to start work) and also in receipt of PIP
(I’ve been thinking for many weeks how to start the conversation on PIP & means testing in a way that isn’t seen as scaremongering and I hope the following does so - mods feel free to reword parts that don’t sound so great) Obviously their are huge conversations going on right now on how to create a working society that…
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Start work
Hi anybody know if I start work temporarily up to Christmas is my universal credit stop housing benefit or child benefits are they going to stop or what thanks in advance..
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Hi, my name is Charmaine75!
hey everyone
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What do work coaches mean when they say that you to prepare for work for so many hours a week?
I was looking on my UC journal toake sure that my appointment and advisor haven't changed for November (which it hasn't thankfully) and I decided to check my commitments (I think it was) and I saw that she (my work coach) had put on mine that I have to prepare for work for 4 hours a week, but no further information with it.
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Struggling on LCWRA - Distrust of my local job centre and the DWP - I give up!
Due to a range of physical and psychological disabilities that affect me, I have been on LCWRA now for over a year. However, whilst work / employment is something I know I would benefit from, I require a specialised approach and support from people who are skilled at helping/supporting people with disabilities who have…
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Questionnaire for College around Accessibility
Hi All! I’m reaching out as part of a college project focused on raising awareness and finding solutions to improve accessibility for people with mobility issues. This topic is close to my heart, as I’ve personally seen how challenging daily life can be for individuals facing mobility barriers. To make a meaningful impact,…
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Access to Work Claim for to work costs calculator
Hi All, I have a quick question for you all, is there any online calculator for calculating Access to Work Claim for to work costs on page 2 of the claim form. Thanks :) Adam
