Was off sick mid Feb (non arthritis related). Received a form to say I was not entitled to SSP as '''''your average earning before illness/disability were not high enough'''' (not used up 28 weeks sickness or any thing) prob 10 sick days previously in past 5 years. I rang HR as I disputed this. Was told to go to local…
Hi I am currently signed off work (NHS) for 6 weeks post THR dislocation. I have had a lot of problems getting back to work post 2nd THR re Health & Safety and red tape. During meetings with HR and union last year they were trying to offer me a lower paid post with only 2 months protected pay (despite me working for the…
Hi I have been signed off for 2 months with knee and wrist pain My doctor has told me that the x ray show I have osteo/arthri and he has advised me to stop the work I do to prevent further damage. My manager is coming to visit me at home this Friday as yet I have not told them what the Doctor has said as my sick note runs…
News just Breaking on BBC .The Government have "pulled the plug on ATOS contract 12 months early". No other details at present....I am sure many of you will be glad to see the back of these totally inept and uncaring swine. But I can only wonder what , or who, will replace them. ATOS have been guilty of the most terrible…
Hi Guys, I'm trying to find information about the best chair for my desk at work. I currently have the general one on wheels, with a fixed back, and use a cushion to keep me upright. Work have offered to purchase something, as I'm finding that when at my desk for longer periods my back really aches. I don't sit for…
I applied for esa last August after being dismissed from my job on incapability grounds. I have just received my appointment to get assessed to be put into either work or support group. In November I was assessed by atos for my pip claim who came to the conclusion that I could walk 20 metres but no more than 50 metres…
Arghhh I dont know where to start. Im so very angry, upset, hurt.. just about every feeling possible. I have psoriatic arthritis. I have managed to continue working, despite the pain and fatigue. I guess you all now about that.. Anyway. I started a new job 11 months ago. I was totally honest about my condition from the…
Well I finally got my letter to say I am being awarded PIP at the standard rate this has took 7 months and although I am very pleased with the outcome the time it has took is a joke. Small piece of advice to anyone applying for it in the future dont underestimate the things your arthritis limit you doing compared with if…
Hi has anyone had any success with receiving a PIP assessment and decision I have been waiting over 5 months now and still have not had an assessment this is getting ridiculous what are other peoples experience of PIP
i have been on e s a since july and now i have heard that it will stop this july coming , the whole point of being on e s a is to get help to find work and or retrain but i am not able to either. i have spinal arthritis , neck problems for which i am to be seen about , suffer from depression, a deformaty in the lower spine…
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