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I've been in hospital due to Crohns pancolitis. I'm coming off of furlough soon. Can I claim PIP?

I have Crohns pancolitis and recently came out of hospital after a flare.I'm due to start back at work on 17th of April after being furloughed.I was wondering if i qualified for PIP.

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 9 Apr 2021

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Will you be affected by the end of the furlough scheme?

BBC: Covid: What will happen when furlough ends? The furlough scheme, which protected millions of jobs during the pandemic, is being wound up at the end of September. How did furlough work? The ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 29 Sep 2021

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I'm furloughed, and was just declared unfit for work. Do I need a sick note? How long for?

Hi. I work but currently furloughed and suffer from depression/anxiety that I usually manage. I've recently got worse and it looks as though I could have bpd, I'm waiting for a therapist appointment ...

Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 1 Feb 2021

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On Furlough but have been declared as unfit to work and not expected to find work.

Hi everyone I have a similar question to one recent post but with a slight difference. When lockdown one was announced my boss knowing I have various health conditions quite simply told me I could ...

Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 15 Sep 2021

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Am I still entitled to furlough after 16th August? I'm ill with Covid-19

Good afternoon everyone, I am currently in furlough as a result of a positive Covid-19 test. However, due to a pre-existing asthma condition it may take a little longer to recover. Am I still ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 12 Aug 2021

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Hi, im Shnek64! Why haven't I been furloughed?

Wondering why my work won't furlough me as this is my 2nd stint of shielding. 1st time I was on full pay as am entitled to 6 months full pay in a calendar year but getting close to running out. The ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 10 Jan 2021

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Furlough

Hi, Even though I had not done any shifts for a year I was offered a furlough package by my work. I did not take it as I had wanted to leave due to feeling I was just too unwell to work, slightly ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 24 May 2020

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Tribunal Judges want Furloughed.

The photo shows a brief piece of news about Tribunal Judges here in NI. What do the members here think, should they be furloughed or ask for MR first then go to appeal? Comments welcome.

Discussion in Coffee lounge - 25 May 2020

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Has your employer denied your request to be put on furlough?

Hi everyone, You may have seen that Scope is calling on the Government to provide disabled people with an emergency support package. One of the things we call for as part of a support package ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 3 Feb 2021

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Furlough while on sick leave

Hi I'm looking for some advice and hope someone can help. I have been off work since January 2019 due to surgery on both knees, I am now disabled due to complications and chronic pain. I received ...

Discussion in Work and employment - 24 Jun 2020

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