Hello everyone just asking for a bit of advice please I wasn’t sure where to put this on the forum. Basically I’m signed off sick by my gp from work and getting ssp. However my employers have been ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 22 Dec 2018
I have been finding it hard to find work, ever since moving with my parents/carers. I been able to do my part time as and when, job. But it takes five hours there and back and is odd houses. As the ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 31 May 2023
Hi everyone I'm new to scope and thought I'd start my first discussion with something that's been upsetting me for a while. i have quite mild ataxic cerebral palsy. I have always worked since leaving ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 21 May 2016
hi there! I wrote this piece for Disability United about an experience I had when dealing with an issue with one of my carers/PAs as their employer since I have a PHB. I'd really like to hear from ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 27 Nov 2016
If we take direct payments (on behalf of our disabled son) and then to help with caring, employ someone (rather than use an agency), who pays for the employers liability insurance? Do the council ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 30 Apr 2019
I shattered my hip and recoeved a head injury in a road traffic accident when I was 17, I now have a metal hip and a BA degree in Theology. Despite this I struggle to find and retain employment . I ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 28 Jul 2018
Hello Everyone, I thought I would join this forum as I believe, having Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 16years, that protection is minimal for disabled people and employers please themselves and flout ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 10 Feb 2021
Good morning all...And what an awful morning it is too ⛈☔! Just wanted to introduce myself to this informative forum. I'm 53 and in full time employment as a nurse. My difficulties are hidden ...
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 10 Aug 2019
My 21 yr old daughter has CP, ASD, and Dyspraxia. She is very intelligent has 6 GCSE’s,an AS level and is exceptionally polite and well read. She recently applied for a temporary job at a local Disney ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 10 Apr 2019
I joined my current employer years ago and was extremely lucky to be fit and healthy when I joined, and I never took a days sick leave. Six years ago I was diagnosed with spinal problems, later ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 29 Jan 2023