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Blue badge application
We have 2 parking bays at work designated for blue badge holders. I asked my boss if I could have permission to park there because I'm having a flare up but he said I couldn't if I didn't have a badge. I have applied but it's still being processed. He gave me an option to park in the managers car park but it's a long way…
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PIP, even when on meds?
Hi all, someone suggested to me that I should apply for PIP. However, I have doubts / a question because PIP is based on how your day to day living / ability is affected. I was regrettably taken off Methotrexate some time ago, and about to start on Sulfasalazine. Now if Sulfasalazine is as effective as Methotrexate was, I…
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Waiting for partial knee replacement
Hi all, Any suggestions welcome. I have been told wait list for partial knee replacement for bone on bone osteo will be over a yr.can I ask my GP to send me out of county?. In a lot of pain with ak ees and bulging disc and trapped nerve in neck plus think shoulder has osteo but not diagnosed. Any ideas? Cheers
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At a loss
Hi all, I'm on a six month waiting list for ankle fusion surgery due to arthritis. I've been told I will be non weight baring and recovery for 6 to 9 months. I work full time, live alone, have a mortgage and everything else that goes along as far as bills etc. I have no help and I really don't know what I'm going to do to…
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Financial Support
Hi, After a bit of advice please. I was diagnosed with Arthritis in my lower back in January after having years of pain and just being given painkillers. No one has mentioned about claiming PIP but just wondering about the process and if it is something I can do? I work full time on a relatively low wage (£18,500) and with…
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Work and operation
Hi all I’m here as an arthritis sufferer I have arthritis in many places but it started many years ago in my left knee and, several cortisone injections later, the doctors are suggesting surgery, but…. I can’t afford to take the time off work and my job means being on my feet all day, so I don’t see how this will be…
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Occupational health and reasonable adjustments
Hello, I am sad 50 and work for Government in a desk based job and have osteoarthritis in my fingers, hands, wrist, spine, neck and feet and also have Repetitive Stain Injury and tendinopathy caused by thd keyboard. My GP occupational health to come yk ghd house znd I received equipment to help with cooking etc. I asked…
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Disability related absences!!
Right guys, I need your help please!!! When I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, my employers were less than supportive. Long story short, they recorded all disability related absences as sickness, refused to change it then issued me with a 12 month warning. Employers don’t have to record them separately by law, so I’m on…
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GUILT/DIY Projects
I’m hoping that someone on here can give some advice please. It’s possibly a bit left field as there seems to be a lot of information and advice on symptoms, medication, mental health, exercise etc but I need advice/help with basic projects around the house. I’ll try keep this short so as not to bore everyone. My partner…
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Applying to Access to Work for a grant
Has anyone had an equipment grant from Access to Work? I’m going back into the office soon one day a week, under flexible working arrangements, after three years working from home due to vulnerability to Covid, and have applied for a grant for a piece of equipment to help my painful stiff hands (OA and RA). I have my own…