I've read through and realise this is a common question.…who can I use as references? I have a very, very limited social bubble. I'm in touch with one ex-colleague, who has agreed to be a reference. ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 3 Jul 2024
Hi everyone I left my job almost 2 years ago because I was struggling to commute via trains and buses with my wheelchair during the rail strikes and cancellations. I left my job owing them 40 hours ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 19 Apr 2020
Hi I'm hoping someone can shed some light on my situation as I'm worried, my daughter is about to finish college and has been offered a job 17hrs just for a few months before going to uni in Sept.. I ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 30 Apr 2024
Dear adviser, I would like some advice on this scenario. I have been to the interview and have been offered the job. I have accepted the job. However with my previous employer I had several weeks off ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 6 Jan 2018
I would like to try volunteering online. I’ve found a place that would allow me to volunteer online for a couple of hours fortnightly or monthly. I’m very excited at the thought of doing this because ...
Discussion in Work - 2 Dec 2024
Hey there, If I'm on LCWRA how important is this? E.g. if I choose a job that doesn't match the descriptor and still work for a bit with the LCWRA, is this fine? I presume though that if I come to ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 22 Mar 2025
Hi I am having to stay with my partner due to health, I've never officially been allowed to move in as adult social care have said its not safe, I'm on the housing register but it's taking years to ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 14 Apr 2025
I have joined Scope in the hope that it'll help me adapt back into work. I worked in a school for 7 years before several personal tragedies occurred leaving me with several mental illnesses, one of ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 24 May 2021
I failed a probation period in my previous employment last year. I was offered a new job recently but the offer was withdrawn due to an unsatisfactory reference. My previous boss had ticked a poor ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 8 Mar 2018
How much will access to Work pay for a job coach per hour if I source my own?
Discussion in Work and employment - 6 Apr 2021
