I had a flexible cystoscopy - in 2023 - without any form of pain relief - no "gel" and definitely no Entenox - I was in so much pain during the procedure that I almost blacked out !! The results were ...
Discussion in Talk about your impairment - 14 Feb 2025
I have a disability and work full time. My employer agreed to my working compressed hours more than two years ago, I have Friday off so I have a three day weekend. This working pattern has made a ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 12 Jan 2023
Hi All, In April 2023 I had a heart attack which resulted in in 3 stents being fitted I was off work roughly 6 weeks , June 2023 diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. I submitted a flexible ...
Discussion in Work - 3 Feb 2025
Do you know where can I buy 10x200mm flexible plastic straws for my disabled daughter, for medical need?
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 12 Aug 2019
Hi. I currently get carers allowance and have done since January 2021 when I stopped working as a part time teacher. I have an opportunity to do supply work from September but the hours will ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 27 May 2021
I have to have one on Friday and I am absolutely bricking it. Anyone had one?
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 1 Nov 2021
I work from home in Customer Service. I made my employer aware of my ADHD immediately. They have put some reasonable allowances in place for me which had helped. However although I need the pay of ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 1 Jun 2023
I am supporting a friend of mine who has submitted a flexible work request to her Manager and had it refused. She has a long standing mental health condition and an eating disorder for which she has ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 11 Dec 2020
I have RA & work 4 days a week. I’ve had a really bad flare recently and haven’t been able to drive so have stayed working from home, as the advice has been anyway. Last year my RA was the best its ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 20 Jan 2022
Hello, I am waiting for my autism assessment which will take 8-12 months. My sensory issues, anxiety nas struggles with social interaction has got worse with age and I cannot tolerate the ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 5 Oct 2022
