Hello everyone, It has been a long time since I have been on here. I am at the end on my tether and sooooooo confused. I just want to give up!!! :( I stopped my last job as a bank staff nursery assistant due to tiredness, fatigue and pain of RA. I then went on to job seekers, as I wanted to get a part-time job. They…
Hi Can anyone advise please - I suffer with Osteoarthritis in my feet, knees, hands neck and shoulders - I was diagnosed in 2008 and attended works O/T who accepted that I should be classified under the DDA. At that point work were very good and purchased the chair and equipment that I needed - they also allowed me to work…
I'm just in the process of applying for contributions based ESA. On Saturday they sent me 2 letters, one asking me to send in my sick note and the other was the ESA50 form to fill in. I spent lots of time filling in the form making sure I put all the information in that I thought was relevant. It took ages and my hands…
Hi All Did anyone else see the news yesterday about the number of people waiting for ESA and PIP assessments? According to the BBC there are over 700,000 people waiting to hear about ESA alone. I am in the process of applying for both so I don't hold out much hope for a decision any time soon. I haven't heard anything back…
I have been turned done for Dla before but have recently reapplied I have RA and Advanced Oa in my knees and back I need to have a knee replacement which has to be managed by different consultants because I have had 3 dvts ..a welfare support worker I spoke to advised me to reapply and helped with the form my mobility is…
Hi, I have been off sick for over two months and the GP has signed me off for a further 3 months. My condition has deteriorated and the infliximab is not work as well as it was a few years ago. They have tried all the other anti-TNF treatments and the consultant has told me that she will keep me in mind for a new drug. I…
I really don't like my current job, but I work for local government who are quite good when it comes to helping someone with my condition (pa). I would love to move on but don't have the greatest sickness record (15 days in the last year) and worry I couldn't get another job even if I wanted to. Does anyone else feel like…
I'm just wondering what the standard sick pay is for companies? I know it varies form company to company but I'm still curious as to what people get. I get 7 month full pay for my sick pay, is that good compared to a lot of places? Thank you! :)
I have recently automatically transferred to child tax credits for my child as money for children is no longer being paid with income support. I am told a letter is on its way and was told what and when I would receive these. The question I have is do I have to inform DWP about this change or will they automatically be…
time has seemed to have gone by quite quickly. without sounding too personal, and the hurrah caused by the dwp, i know people have varying conditions, and without going on too much as i previously posted lengthy articles, i was wondering what distance is acceptable for you? or how far do you go? i failed my dwp appeal, and…
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