Hi there, I've not really had time to log on until the my year 11 and 12 class have left. The head teacher has requested that I go to OH. The report has come back in my favour. The only point is temporary reduction in teaching time until my medication takes affect. This is because in the summer term they will re-jig the…
Hello everyone. I want to share with you the very good news that my appeal at the DWP from being placed originally into a work-related activity group to being placed into a support group has been successful. Back on the 4th March 2013, I submitted my Appeal form GL24 as given to me by my local JobCentrePlus, and learned…
Hi I've recently been diagnosed with severe RA and am waiting for a knee replacement. I am 53 and until recently was pretty active doing lots of walking, already 8 weeks down the line I am struggling and am scared how quickly things have got worse. Is there anyone in the same boat, I don't want to give my dogs up ever, but…
Hello everybody. I've worked in a primary school for 13 years and up until 2010 I enjoyed it. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis then, although I waited years before getting a diagnosis. My problem is, in my head I can do everything I did prior to 2010, but physically, the pain prevents me from doing it now. My…
I went for an assessment to renew my blue badge this morning. My husband came with me. We had both booked a day holiday from our respective jobs. I was asked if I had retired. I am 57, & said 'No, I work 30 hours'. The assessor classed that as full time. She asked how I manage shopping & cooking? I said 'My husband does…
Hi folks I'm 44, RA for 9 years and I've really struggled to stay in my job for 10 years. In total my sickness has amounted to about 4.5 years. Long story. Anyway, on day in February I struggled into work,burst into tears, collapsed into the nearest chair, held my hands up and said 'that's it, I've had enough'. Within 3…
Good afternoon Im off work yet again and this is the 4th time in 14 months...The last time i was off and returned to work i had a back to work interview and during that interview my boss asked me if i wanted to finish up, i said no. My problem is what if she asks again and i still refuse? I dont want to leave and feel when…
This week, I've had a very unpleasant experience in the NHS, rather than write it all out again, I've written it in my blog http://arthritisthematinee.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/blackmail-by-nhs-and-right-to-work.html I would welcome your opinions and views on this as I just feel abandoned at the moment. Does anyone else have…
Just got my P45 and my last wage slip Im happy as Ive got my ill health pension coming I do feel a little sad as Ive worked for the same employer for 30yrs I know its for the best just feels strange Maria
Hi everyone I am 23 and have arthritis and I am just about to complete my psychology degree. I really want to work ( as a counsellor) but I know I will only be able to work part time. If you can only work part time due to your condition can you receive benefits also as I will not be able to live on what I will be able to…
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