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Flexible working - struggling to find a job
I thought potential employers were not allowed to discriminate yet every time I ask a potential employer about pt hours so that I can manage my chronic pain and fatigue they suddenly find a reason to take my application any further. The government want us working and I want and financially need to work as the debts are…
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Hi, my name is Tapi! Looking for my next job
I'm happy to have found this community. I volunteered at a scope charity on my path to getting into work. I did get into work and have been in my job for a year, but have struggles, being a person with an invisible disability that did not disclose that to my current workplace, but I'm hunting my next job where I will. I'm…
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Hi, my name is JAM29! Need help writing a CV and covering letter
I need help writing a good cv and covering letter
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Hi all - looking for more work
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how do you apply to jobs quickly when you need ppl to check everything?
anyone else have this issue with job applications where you feel you need somebody else to check everything you send to employers to ensure they're correct, or what they're looking for? I simply have no confidence or faith in myself to do job appliations "correctly", because every job recruiter's expectations is far too…
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Running Art Commissions and Etsy with LCWRA
So for a while, I believed I couldn't do any kind of work at all on this, but I've been reading around and seen work is allowed so long as it isn't contradicting to what was told to them originally. I am mostly non verbal outside of my family and friend groups, and likely to have panic attacks in stressful situations (any…
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Employment tribunal
Hi everyone,I’m new here and hoping to connect with people who’ve been through something similar. I became unwell while working in a school and asked for reasonable adjustments so I could keep doing my job safely. Despite clear medical advice, my employer didn’t put the adjustments in place, and things eventually became…
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Hi, my name is Important! Online nursing jobs after a stroke
hie I would like some help ,to look for a job , I was a registered nurse before and had stroke which affected my left side but recovering form its effect. However I was a nurse before, and would love to look for an on line nursing if possible and needs some help to do so
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Work
Good Morning, I am currently self employed & on NS ESA (unable to receive UC due to household income). However my self employment is not bringing in much income. I am looking to go back to PAYE employment but struggling to find any work within the permitted hours/pay for NS ESA. If I were to take a job that was over that…
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Hi, my name is susie64! Health is starting to affect work
Hi my name is Sue. i currently work for nhs in cardiology. i am now 64 years this year, and starting to struggle with my health and its affecting me in the work place. they have me travelling all over even though i dont drive which is taking it out of me. i have tried to apply for other jobs. But i think mt age is against…
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Work, struggling, failing again
Hi, I’ve been working at a veterinary practice for seven months in total, and for the past six months I’ve been in my current role. During this time, I felt my managers didn’t fully understand my condition or how best to support me. Because I mask well, I think I was being viewed as though I didn’t need any adjustments. As…
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What jobs are suitable for a disabled/neurodiverse middle aged bloke?
Topic. I have a meeting booked with Autism Plus in Town on Friday morning at 11, with a view to them trying to help me get a paid job, I just don't think I'll ever work because in all the years I've been trying, I keep getting rejected because I can only work short hours due to the rules while on benefits, which for…
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Should I reinstate my "Pathways to work" meetings?
Given my perceived rep for being racist, and also lack of up to date experience in retail, I've cancelled my meeting with my "Pathways to work" Coach for this Friday afternoon. However, I still wanna work, and not just because I need the money, although that's a BIG part of it. Should I ring or email Rosie and ask her if…
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Hi, my name is JannieG! Work and LCWRA
Hi Everyone. My partner and I are newbies to UC. We began a claim in December and my partner has just applied for LCWRA. I am currently out of work and hope in the future to get something part time that fits alongside Caring. Should I find work that fits the schedule would this income directly affect LCWRA? Many Thanks.
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Working with LCWRA
Hi I’m due to start a new job very soon and I’m also on LCWRA PIP UC and the housing element. I’m well aware when I got the job I’d come off UC, however I’ve had some on and off advice about still being entitled to UC. I will be earning 24800 a year. So I’m wondering if anyone can help if I will be still entitled to UC or…
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Work issues
WWhere To start this is my first time posting..... I work at a car dealership as a booking advisor. Work does know about my health I have fibromyalgia and erythromelalgia. I have requested to work from home as my flare ups are unpredictable and I try and explain that there are many triggers to what bring up a flare but I…
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I don't know what to do. In the summer I landed a job and It is working in a vetinary surgery, I loved the vibe, the people the animals. All of it. Ive found it very hard to adjust because obviously ive had to learn from the ground up but I have actually managed in the last 5 months to retain most of it, there have been…
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Suddenly being told to do work stuff, but I'm LCWRA
I'm on UC with LCWRA, and also get the full rate of PIP. UC never bothered me at all since I switched over from ESA. However last week I contacted UC to ask for proof of my claim so I can see a dentist. It must have triggered something because that same day they put a message in my journal saying I need to meet a work…
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How do I access work/employment support to get roles outside the UK?
I'm desperate to leave the UK as soon as possible. I've been trying to find a remote job so I can work wherever I want while I travel (hence managing my disability needs), but I' don't ear. I've tried making freelance I even fell for some scams in the past, like applying for transcription sites that never have any jobs…
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Leaving a job voluntarily
hi. Thank you for reading I am married husband works full time…I currently work full time. I have fybromayalgia,osteoarthritis,anxiety and depression. My fybro has been so bad lately. I feel I can’t carry on working full time. If I gave up my job voluntarily because of my health or possibly cut my hours to say 10 a week…
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How will my income affect my parent's UC?
Hi all, I hope this is an okay place to ask this - if not I apologise. I have just recently finished college, so we know about losing the "child"/dependent or whatever related bits, and have a job interview lined up in early July. My parents are convinced they will "lose all of their Universal Credit" - which I know is…
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Hi, my name is Sarhara! Looking for work - struggle with anxiety
HI I am looking for work yet my depression high anxiety and autism stops me going out my front door . So hard with no purpose to focus I am exhausted and burnt out and not sleeping . It is difficult just need a few hours cleaning at golf club hub or air B and B Dont cope with lots of people
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Non dependant starting work - notify the council and UC?
I have pip daily living / uc My daughter is 19 about to start a full time job do I need to notify the council and uc ? I ask as she’s under 21 and read sometime back they disregard at this age if on pip ? I think after 21 they make a deduction for housing element. Just trying to get it right. advice welcomed
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Hi, my name is crown! US work discrimination
Fighting Back Against Discrimination and Injustice: My Story with Mental Illness and Employer Retaliation my name is Jeffrey [Removed by moderator - Personal information] and I once worked as a supervisor for a carpet cleaning company called Millicare/Milliken & Company,M.E.S. of Atlanta & Trilogy Fm where I led teams of…
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universal credit work and rent
hi there I was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm currently on pip and uc, i have high functioning autism anxiety and depression. I find it hard to leave the house I was hoping to do some remote work either part time or full time. I live with my mum and dad the both have uc and pip we live in a council property. if…
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Claiming LCWRA while working
Hi, I’m trying to get LCWRA due to my health condition however I’m currently working full time, I know that this is allowed to work and claiming LCWRA but my question is if I should write on my UC 50 form about my work etc.? I did not see on the form any questions about it should I add separately about my work what I do…
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Do i inform UC?
Hi all, I am a full time carer for my husband and also do voluntary work at my local community center but circumstances have changed and have decided to give up the voluntary work and get a part time job. I started the job on the 29/09/25 and work for 16hrs a week on minimum wage of £12.21 a hour. Some of my friends say i…
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Working part time with PIP/LCWRA/UC/ESA
i am on all of the above for the last 16 months and just wondering where i stand when it comes to potentially working part time (under 16hrs p/w)? i am certainly not ok physically or mentally ready to work full time but i would really like to try and get back out there and see how i am/socialise more and try and get back…
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Spastic diplegia at 44
Hello there, my name is Thomas I have just turned 44, and suffer with Spastic diplegic CP, in the last year I have noticed a sharp rise with chronic fatigue both physically, and cognitively, it is causing me to burn out much faster, and is impacting significantly on my ability to work, I currently work 4 days a week, even…
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Etsy shop
Hi, I’ve recently been put into the ESA Support Group. I have a small Etsy store, which I currently make around £15 profit per week (if it’s a good week!). I sell digital printable papers so pay out for a lot of software but really enjoy creating. My goal was to push the shop on social media etc to really increase profit…
