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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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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…
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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…
