I have just given notice to my 1 job as a support worker as I feel that I can no longer carry out the duties. Last year I saw the rheumatology consultant who organised xrays. My knees show wear from osteoarthritis, poor grip and nodules on fingers. My daughters (11) helps me shower on bad days and her n My Partner do the…
My operation was cancelled due to Covid. I need a hip replacement. My walking has really deteriorated and I am on crutches. Now the government have said they will be encouraging people to return to offices. I don’t know how I can cope. I can’t sit in an office chair for more than around 30 minutes. I haven’t managed to get…
Hello, I received pip during a really bad flare (couldn’t walk) after years of it being under control. 2 hip replacements later and medication I’m feeling back to normal. I rang the PIP line to declare my health is better and the woman on the phone said you’ve just started to receive it (been over a year) and I should just…
Hi all, am looking for some advice please, I have been shielding since March due to taking Benopali for psoratic Athritis. Have just been told I am being made redundant due to impact o f Covid 19 on the business. I am the only one who has been made redundant so far, I have been off sick before due to recently being…
Hi I'm still learning hope I've done this write. I've been in receipt of ESA with SDP for a number of years. Four weeks ago my daughter became my carer and three weeks ago I moved house to be nearer her . I moved city's but thought as I qualify for SDP I didn't need to change benefits. It wasn't until today when I had a…
Hi I am new to the group, I am glad to have some sort of support. I was wondering if anybody has been refused pip mobility having arthritis? The reason I am asking is, I also suffer from bad sciatica and mental health issues and was diagnosed in October with arthritis. I have been receiving pip at lower rates for mobility…
People on Universal Credit have received an extra £20 a week to help with the extra costs of lock down. Disabled people receiving ESA have been missing out on the emergency £20 week out of work benefit top up to help them through the Coronavirus crisis as the Government says it will take too long to make changes.…
People who are currently shielding can no longer get SSP on that basis from 1 August 2020 The Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson has announced that people who are currently ‘shielding’ due to being clinically extremely vulnerable as a result of the coronavirus outbreak will not be eligible for statutory sick pay…
I've had quite a lot of sickness over the last year. Been on and off various different meds, all of which have given me different side effects. I've just had a final warning. I don't want to lose my job is there anything I can do? I don't know where to start
hi i have OA of my hip and have been struggling with work ever since my diagnosis but made it through but unfortunately because of covid 19 i have been made redundant and am now looking for another job but cant stand to long or sit ... driving is out also and walking around isnt at all easy .... what can i do ??? any ideas…
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