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Help with employment and fully remote work
Hello! A bit of a depressing first post but I am coming up to my final year in university and trying to search for potential jobs to no avail. Due to learning difficulties, seizures, and my autism I can’t function in a fast paced working environment and can’t handle money even with assistance. I tried out an aptitude test…
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New Research Released on Workplace Reasonable Adjustments
From Disability Rights UK Lack of reasonable adjustments in the workplace are “holding Disabled people back” at work, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned in a new report. The TUC report entitled “Disabled workers’ access to reasonable adjustments”, surveyed 1,000 Disabled workers and asked them to share their…
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Caseworker looking for brief work placement for student interested in game design
Hello everyone! This is my first time posting here, so I'm sorry if I'm doing anything wrong. I am a caseworker looking for a brief work placement for a girl in Kingston-Upon-Thames in her late teens who is very interested in game design. She is very sociable, intelligent, hardworking, and tenacious, but she has…
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PIP descriptors reduced to zero because I work?
Hello, I've recently had a telephone assessment for my PIP review and requested a copy of the HCP report (I always do this as I've had issues previously with inaccuracies). The report itself is an accurate summary and includes everything I struggle with on a near-daily basis. I currently receive higher rates for both daily…
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AuDHD Seeking advice
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance and would really appreciate any direction you can point me in. I'm a recent graduate, and while I know about resources like Access to Work, I don’t think that’s quite what I need. I want to work, but I need a 100% remote job. What I'm really looking for is someone, a career coach…
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Hi, my name is crisismum! Starting full time work on CARERS ALLOWANCE
Hi , Hope you all are well My husband is an active member on scope and have spoken highly of this forum and asked me to start off a conversation . He has long-term conditions and disabilities and in receipt of PIP . He used to receive LCWRA but is currently going through hell as he was asked to re-apply for a full blown…
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UC (LCW) and Freelance Work
I have a severe chronic illness and am about to go through the UC50 process with Universal Credit to qualify for Limited Capacity to Work (if not LCWRA). However, I'm actually getting to a point where I would like to try doing an hour or two of paid freelance writing work a week. I definitely can't do more than that and…
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Award Winning 3 Spoonies podcast
Exciting News! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that Vicki Admin Fairy is now a Community Sponsor for Season 4 of the 3 Spoonies Podcast! 3Spoonies | As a disabled entrepreneur, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing business, health, and life. That’s why supporting this podcast feels like the perfect fit! 3 Spoonies…
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Hi, my name is Penquins77!
Hello, I'm trying to help my son find remote work.
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Jobs for people with knee osteoarthritis
Hello everyone, I have a family member (48F) who has a Masters in Biochemistry (from 1997 in India) and is working as a Science Technician in a secondary school over the last decade. She is a valued member of the team and she is very proactive and hardworking. Unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with moderate to severe…
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Augmented Assistance Technology. Question and Answer session with Michael Cash from Voiceitt.
Michael Cash-Voiceitt. Question one: Hi Michael, Welcome to Scope’s online community. We’re here today discussing Augmented Assistive Communication (AAC), particularly your company Voiceitt. Before we get into the details, tell me about yourself and your background. Answer: From a young age my parents noticed I wasn’t…
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Disabled Adult Full-Time Education
Hi Wonderful Community, I have a quick question…What benefits would I lose, and which ones would I keep if I plan to take a full-time course as a disabled adult? Will I be eligible for any discounts? Thank you!
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Unable to work due to mental health/trauma
Hi all. I've been signed off sick from work August-October last year following a traumatic incident at work. I shouldn't have been put in that position but that's another issue altogether. I've been unable to return to work after the Christmas holidays, and work before then wasn't getting easier. My anxiety is…
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Man's first job inspires a career in the theatre
A 28-year-old man with cerebral palsy who has been employed for the first time said it had given him the confidence to follow his dream of working in theatre. BBC News Biggleswade man's first paid job, inspires new career in the theatre Sara Scope Cerebral Palsy Specialist
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Going into a full time job with Limited Capacity for Work Related Activity
I have Limited Capacity for Work and Work Related Activities but have been offered a role which they are saying they would expect me to work 37 hours a week. I'm nervous about taking on more hours (currently doing 30 hours a week), but it is a very good opportunity. What would happen to my LCWRA if I took the position,…
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Working after ill health retirement
This discussion was created from comments split from: Working after Ill Health Retirement. .
