Hi everyone Was my first day back at work today after 2 months sick. I struggled and pain was still bad in my hands wrists elbows knees n neck but........ it felt so good to be at work really helped to take my mind of things.so chuffed struggled doing a few things but worked out a way around it. Happy days. Tracie😊
Hi All I’ve been called in to see my manager and HR to a meeting tomorrow because of my absence levels and I’m dreading it . I work for NHS in hospital and have now been off for over 12 weeks due to meniscus tear and being diagnosed with Oesteoarthiritis in both knees after having investigations done over past 3 months . I…
After seeing an occupational therapist in regards to my Osteoarthritis from work and it has been stated that I come under the disability act 2010 nothing has been put into place for such as reasonable adjustments. This is so unfare :cry:
Hi everyone, I wondered whether anyone has had a similar situation to me with struggling with their immune system at work. I started taking Imraldi in the summer and at first it was going really well. Now it's winter and it's cold season, I have been ill and getting infections for the past few months. First it was a cold…
Hi All I have 3 job interviews next week and I’m in bit of a dilemma as to whether I should tell them of my knee problems ,as I’m worried they won’t employ me if I tell them about my Oesteoarthiritis. I feel under pressure to return back to employment ,as I cannot pay my bills on pip and universal credit and I have rent to…
Hi All I have my pip assessment on Thursday at 9AM,I’m feeling very anxious about it . Not really sure what to expect but keeping everything crossed it goes ok. Since applying for pip, I’ve been diagnosed with tricompartmental arthiritis in my left knee and also have meniscus tear which I’ve been told won’t be operated on…
Hi, this is my first time here. I was finally diagnosed with arthritis in my hips after years of pain, and the doctor suspects I have it in my knees also. I have good days and bad days, but struggle to walk for very long and use a walking stick (or a wheelchair if I'm out shopping). I applied for PIP without any great…
Dr. Chris Whitaker, a disabled person living in Cambridgeshire, wants to hear your story about applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP): Chris wants to hear from disabled people who have applied for PIP, but is also interested in the experiences of other people who have been involved with PIP, including advisors,…
Being over 60 I get free prescriptions but I also have an HC2 form which I have to apply for annually but which entitles me to free dental treatment, financial help with glasses etc. To check to see if you can get free NHS treatments and prescriptions go to:…
This post probably does not apply to anyone on here (and hopefully it will not offend anyone) but chatting with friends some of them have the wrong idea about what PIP is for, you don’t just get it because you are in pain. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for…
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