I have severe facet joint osteoarthritis and now the darned OA is starting to affect other joints too. I am currently not working but would like to know what sort of work anyone with similar problems has managed to cope with and any adaptations that have helped. I have had a very wide work experience but still need to work…
Hi all I have pa and it is now starting to affect my work, my hands and feet are a bit of a mess!. I am lucky enough to work for a large council who I am hoping will be supportive. My job is office based and I plan to seek assistance under the equality act of 2010. My manager is referring me to OH so he can understand my…
Hi I'm new to the forum and would appreciate some advice, I have worked for my employer for 18 years but have struggled with pain 24/7 for the last 7 years due to severe arthritis of my spine, also 6 months ago I was diagnosed with fibromaligia, I have tried all sorts of treatment through pain clinics and also privately…
Hi, I was getting dla care middle rate for 2 years and have recently got my forms filled out and was given low care. I went for advice and was told the forms where not filled out properly. I applied for tribunal and waiting On a date, can anyone tell me is there anything I can do to change there mind on decision. Thank you
Would I be able to do voluntary work in my local Age Concern shop and keep my ESA Im on the support group of ESA and have been off workince 2010. I am very depressed at the moment since I just am on my own alday wen hubby is at work my daughter is working and has moved to her own house and my son is off to Australia next…
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Hi all Im looking for some advice really, my wife had a bad accident in her teens when she got hit by a van. She is now in her 30's and suffers from arthiritis on her right side she gets pains in her feet knee hip and shoulder and quite often is in tears. She is too stubborn to take pain relief but i wondered what help is…
Hi, I've had one of those conversations where I nod my head while my husband continuously talks about the issue at hand. My problem is my job 'Teaching'. It takes a lot out of me both physically and mentally. So the new topic today was for me to go in on Monday and speak to the head teacher and request to go part time,…
Is anyone else livid with this governments evil attitude towards those with long tem chronic pain and disability? They demand we work but can't even be bothered to give us access to prompt and appropriate healthcare, it's inhumane. They never both to reply to your letters or help you.I have osteoarthritis and spinal…
Hi Sorry I have not been online due to a lot of stress at work. My employer wanted me to go part time, then requested that I go to occupational health while I have taken no days off sick. Well the latest is that I have had to resign from my job in order to keep my reference. My employer was informed by the examination…
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