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
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
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
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
Hello there, my name is Julie I have sponglistis of the spine, all my left side of the spine I have got 8 discs rubbing against the sciatic nerve also in my neck, my disabilities have got worse over ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 25 Aug 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
This discussion was created from comments split from: Erection Help & Advice Wanted.
Discussion in Cerebral Palsy Network - 18 Apr 2025
Hi, Since 2014 I've been unable to work full-time due to my health, I was working part-time zero hours so I could manage my symptoms around work but it wasn't stable for me. I would like to apply ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 24 Aug 2020
Would you be interested in advice on how to speak to your employer, or potential employers about your condition? Have you mentioned your condition or impairment to an employer in the ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 7 Jun 2022
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
