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Requested reasonable adjustment - got discharged.
Hi all, Two questions for you. One - Has anyone ever been discharged from an NHS service, simply for asking for a reasonable adjustment? If so, what was your experience and did you manage to sort it out/get the treatment you needed. Two - Can anyone who's had to challenge the failure to provide a reasonable adjustment tell…
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Work in UK as EU national
Hello, I have friend she is Belgian and she thinks to move to UK and continue working as UBER driver, but as an EU citizenship I read she need to apply for a visa... but there was many and many information.. can you please with a short cut advise how can she starts? TThanks
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Flexible working, Disability Discrimination
Hi All, In April 2023 I had a heart attack which resulted in in 3 stents being fitted I was off work roughly 6 weeks , June 2023 diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. I submitted a flexible working request only to be told I was not allowed to it before case being put forward , this seen a decline in my mental…
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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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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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Lost job
Hi all, I was made redundant on Tuesday, the company say it's due to restructuring, our some other lie. I'm 56, so not going to be easy finding another job in my profession. Don't know what I'm going to do, what is my next step, I'm so stressed
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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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LCW voluntary activity
I am a UC claimant with Limited Capability For Work. A few weeks ago I got a surprise unexpected email from an organisation called Get Oldham Working and after googling them they appear to be connected with the Local Council and have some connection with National Careers Service. The letter thanked me for registering with…
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Job search and work life
Hi all, my name is Silvia and I am on a waiting list for an assessment (2 years). I am wondering if anyone knows of any service or organisation that helps neurodivergent peoole navigate the world of work, how to find the right one and how to be supported in it. I always struggle with this and the fear of not being able to…
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Access to work and HMRC
So I have direct payments from the council to pay for a PA and with that money I also have to pay HMRC as I'm classed as an employer. Is this the same with Access to work? I am very new to access to work and worried they have done my grant wrong. I have employed my pa as a support worker at my work. I am having an awful…
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Access to work grant rejection
Hi, I have recently started work at a large energy company, I had a T11 spinal fracture in June of this year and this causes pain to some degree every day. I applied for and access to work grant and the assessment recommended a standing table and an ergonomic chair and a few minor items This was rejected on the grounds…
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Access to work
Hi I been granted access to work granted. How do people advertise to get someone? How does the person pay tax and national insurance? I am really struggling with this as not been much help and feeling I getting no support.
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Access to work
Hello, I am writing in the hopes that you may be able to provide me with some assistance and advice. I currently work at a small charity that relies on grants for funding, including my salary. We have approximately £40k in reserves, which is considered good practice for charities in case of funding loss. I have various…
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Looking at Access to work - any good?
🙌Just completed the Access to Work online forms. Just wondering what everyone’s positive experiences are? I am currently on full PIP and support group ESA due to cancer treatment, etc. I try and run my own business by employing a manager and administrator but it’s so expensive. I could not do anything without them due to…