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Helping my husband to work
Hi, My husband is doing sporadic work doing DJing, and due to him being blind I help him to set his gear up and take it down at the end of the night. Do I need to declare this as work to UC even though I'm not the one getting paid? He's declared his side of things. Thanks
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employment help and assistance.
Hi all, hope for some help here. What organisations help with finding and supporting a 58 yr old with copd a job.
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Help to find other work for autistic adult whilst in work
Hi, I'm looking for any advice people may have regarding my partner's situation. She is currently in her first job after university (been working in it for over a year now) and she simply isn't finding it easy. She was diagnosed with autism at about the age of 22 and is close to 25 now. She struggles in the current job I…
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Advice Regarding a Message in Our Journal from Local JC About Next Steps To Work
Good morning everyone - I have been caring for my partner since 2019 and she was awarded LCWRA in Jan 2020. The lockdown happened and all the medical investigations were delayed etc. Her conditions worsened, eventually she was able to get diagnosed. A degenerative crippling disease in both hands & cognitive decline & was…
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On Limited Capability to Work but scared to get help with work search
Hi 😊 Last week I received a message from my local job centre about them helping me develop my skills and find work etc. I would like to work if I can manage it with my health but I don't trust them. I feel that if I tell them about all the things and hobbies I am interesting in they will use them against me. Ideally I…
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Hi, my name is maleincornwall!
Hello. I live in Cornwall, and have been for many years. I have not had much luck with employment situations in the past. I am struggling with trying to find a job, I have had several interviews, but was unsuccessful. My disabilities limit me to what I can, and cannot do. I am due to start volunteer work at a disability…
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Hi, my name is JoyousB90! When should I let the DWP know about my knee operations?
I was awarded PIP about 3 months ago - 12 points in Mobility section. Just had word that my first knee replacement (RIGHT) will be on 15 September, the second (LEFT) tba. At what point do I let the DWP know about my 1st operation - before or after? And, if anyone knows, does the same apply for ESA (Employment Support…
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Disability and work from home
Ok hello there I like to ask and need real and honest help and advice please' I'm Ben I want to know and understand how this may work I am disabled and on UC and full lcwra and pip And I can't get about and walk and handle to work out but would like to work in doors on a laptop or something I don't know what atm but as I'm…
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Hi, my name is infoNeeded!
Need guidance to get back to work. I have been diagnosed with B12 and hypothyroid and have been out of work since 2022. I am self employed so not sure what i can claim
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Participants needed! Your Story Matters: Help Us Understand Disability and Harassment
Hello👋 We’re a small team of MSc Forensic Psychology students from Kingston University, currently conducting an ethically approved study on the psychological impact of online and offline harassment experienced by young adults (18–25) with physical disabilities. This area is still massively under-researched, and our mission…
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Hi, my name is keiran..
Hi, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Keiran and I am new to scope. After being off work for approximately 5 years due to suffering with a chronic condition, I believe mentally I will be able to improve my life if I refocus on getting back into full-time employment. Realistically, this would need to be remote due…
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ADHD, burnout, and trying to survive – looking for support, work, and a way forward
Hi everyone, I’m really grateful to have found this community. I’ve been going through a difficult time and wanted to share my experience — and hopefully connect with people who understand what it’s like. I have ADHD, and for as long as I can remember, life has felt a bit heavier for me than for others. I’ve always been…
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Hi, my name is Delano!
I am 65 and seeking a new challenge. I have been working in security the last seven years but for various reasons need a new role. I have mild cerebral palsy and dyspraxia. I am very conscious that at my age I would not be able to do the same kind of work I did a few years ago and am anxious to find an employer who would…
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Driving & Physically Disabled
Hi, I was hoping to find some advice on accessing driving while disabled. I'm looking for a driving school to learn to drive in Preston area, with possible assistance with learning devices or just understanding. I have Arthritis across my whole body so my mobility is limited and have weakness and pain in my hands & legs,…
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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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Support for disabled people starting self employment and government change worries
Hi, I've been on pip and ESA contributions based in the support group for around 5yrs. I have POTS, EDS, Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, hidradenitis suppiritiva, bladder and bowel incontinence and heating loss and these lovely conditions also leave me with lots of other symptomatic conditions caused by them as they…
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Finding work
Hi, my name is Katie. I have had work experience within the NHS as an administrator on the Staff Bank. However, as the NHS are cutting down on Bank staff, I felt it was time to look for more permanent work. I managed to find a permanent job, however, with my experience, they were unable to provide many learning…
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Being forced to bring appointee
hello so my work couch is forcing me to bring my appointee with me when I go job centre. I had 3 work couch’s before who never had an issue with going by myself. I’ve told her I want to go by myself but she says I got to remove appointee and have an assessment. I’m pretty sure I don’t need to do that as no one else had an…
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Do you know how SCOPE can help me find a job?
Hi @Maryy2151 I've created a new discussion for your question, as it doesn't allow me to reply to questions directed to my timeline 🙂 Hope that's ok!
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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…