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Access to Work, talking to future employer about it

Hi everyone! So I recently completed my BA course at University this May, and found out today I have secured a job in my field, motion graphics!! I start in two weeks and I was wondering when to ...

Discussion in Employment and careers - 24 Jun 2021

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Access to Work have agreed employee needs support worker. Can the employer employ someone directly?

If a member of staff requires a full time support worker and Access to Work agree the need. Can the University employ someone directly for that employee? I would assume they would also have to supply ...

Discussion in Disability aids, equipment and technology - 17 Jun 2021

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My employer has refused to change my shift as a reasonable adjustment. Where do I stand?

Hi everyone I’m looking for a little advice I’m really struggling with working full time, I’ve received had occupational health done with my employer and it states on the report I have a disability ...

Discussion in Employment and careers - 18 Sep 2021

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Transferring part-funded access to work equipment to new employer?

Hi all, I am new to the community - one of the helpline advisors suggested this might be the best place to get advice/insight into a very specific challenge I am facing. I am moving jobs and my ...

Discussion in Disability aids, equipment and technology - 19 May 2021

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Disability and sexuality

Most people are sexual beings, and have sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, and fantasies. Having a physical or intellectual disability doesn’t change your sexuality and your desire to ...

Discussion in Invisible impairments - 14 Aug 2021

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Disability Leave / Contractual Sick Pay

Hi, I’ve been notified by my employer that I will be going to half pay at the end of the month as the 6 month date has been triggered. 2 months of this was when I had my bilateral bone anchored ...

Discussion in Employment and careers - 4 May 2021

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Issues with my employer for mental health

Any advice is much appreciated. I am in a battle with my work place due to lodging a employment tribunal case. My current issues are my work place will not acknowledge my disability of depression and ...

Discussion in Mental health issues - 25 Apr 2021

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Reduced hours without reduced pay as a reasonable adjustment - any advice or experiences?

Hello I have some queries about getting agreement for reduced hours without reduced pay as a reasonable adjustment for disability. I would welcome advice. (I tried the helpline but couldn't get ...

Discussion in Employment and careers - 13 Aug 2021

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Lack of basic equipment for NHS since pandemic.

I suppose my title I hope is in the correct catagory. Because of a Blood Disorder I have had to have bloods taken every month before they release my Monthly prescription. This because I YO YO from ...

Discussion in Disability aids, equipment and technology - 14 Sep 2021

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Help with getting a mobility scooter.

Hi, I'm new to Redbridge, I've never been here or lived here before. I did a home exchange. In the past 4 years I went from having bad pain all over, to becoming disabled. I can hardly walk. I have ...

Discussion in Disability aids, equipment and technology - 11 Sep 2021

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Access to Work, talking to future employer about it

Access to Work have agreed employee needs support worker. Can the employer employ someone directly?

My employer has refused to change my shift as a reasonable adjustment. Where do I stand?

Transferring part-funded access to work equipment to new employer?

Disability and sexuality

Disability Leave / Contractual Sick Pay

Issues with my employer for mental health

Reduced hours without reduced pay as a reasonable adjustment - any advice or experiences?

Lack of basic equipment for NHS since pandemic.

Help with getting a mobility scooter.