I have some hidden illnesses..ME, Fibromylagia plus osteoarthritis and sleep apnea. All have various symptoms which I'm sure fellow sufferers understand. Just thought I would say hi to everyone ☺
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 15 Jan 2019
Hi, my names Alice I'm 21, I was diagnosed with fibromialgia last year and under investigation for other syndromes. I was wondering if anyone had any good experiences of explaining their invisible ...
Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 24 Jun 2020
Hi all Simple question hopefully, I’m in receipt of an Ill health retirement pension. Am I allowed to do paid work as long as it isn’t the same job that I was retired from? Best wishes Neil
Discussion in Work and employment - 26 Feb 2023
My name is Joel and I have lived with arthritis for most of my life. This started with a juvenile form when I was 11 years old, then Ankylosing Spondylitis in my teens. I was finally diagnosed with ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 5 May 2020
For those who have Invisible Illnesses/Disabilities do you often get ‘it’s just an excuse’ as a comment I do and I often don’t get believed and have to prove everything and get called lazy a lot. ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 20 Aug 2021
Hi all! My name is Amalie and I am French/Peruvian/American, and have been living here in the UK for the past four years. I was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita which has affected ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 5 Jun 2018
Hello, this is the first time for me on here. I'm looking or advice please. I have spondylolisthesis and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue . I have been put forward for ill health retirement on tier 3 ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 12 Mar 2018
Hi Folks, I'm being ill health retired shortly after 40 year serive due to stress, anxiety and depression. I'm devastated. I don't know if I'm entitled to free counselling or any financial help as ...
Discussion in Benefits and income - 6 Oct 2024
hi, I have just been retired due to ill health. I have no idea what can happen next and wanted to join a group I could ask questions/see what is asked by others and any responses to give me an idea
Discussion in Work - 13 Oct 2024
Hey everyone I’m after abit of help it information really I’ve been with my employer for nearly 10 years and have been registered disabled for 8 years but I’ve been on long term sick for the last 14 ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 16 Jun 2022
