Hello. This is my first post so I thought I'd make this a good one for starters. Last year I filled in my ESA50 and sent it to ATOS. At no time had I ever had a medical and was being transferred from Incapacity Benefit to Employment Support Allowance. Last week,I had my first JobcentrePlus interview under the 'limited…
Hi - I've just joined the group and I'm looking for info on employment law - my employer (Council) is being difficult about me having time off for hospital appointments and blood tests etc. They want me to use my holidays :x I've had Psoriatic arthritis for 18 months and been on Sulf'e Leflu'e and Methotrex'e - now about…
I went back to work today after 3 months off with my combo of stress/joint problems. I still don't have a diagnosis and don't see a rheumatologist until 16th April. My manager set up a workstation assessment but the H&S manager pointed me straight to Access to Work. I already have a special chair, mouse, document holder,…
Hello to everyone I am new to group, will try and keep it as brief as poss but it is a bit of a saga! about me, 43 with 3 kids havent worked for last 8 years due to illness and my hubbie is now my carer, have scoliosis of spine, degenerative discs, pelvic seperation, rheumatoid arthritis affecting all joints apart from…
Hi Folks Not sure if this is good or bad news to be honest I was refused dla for the second time but this time I asked them to look at claim again as my condition is worse due to possible nerve damage and fits/strokes currently under investigation via Neurologist. I received a letter today informing me someone will be in…
I have arthritis around the first joint of my index finger. This is a new development for me. I am 64 years old and am a professional drummer. I’ve read various thoughts regarding exercising the area involved but I am wondering if by playing my instrument I am likely to aggravate the condition. The drumstick is held at a…
Hello everyone its been a while from I've been on here. I'm 25 I've RA being treated for this, But this passed month its beyond me how I'm getting through my working day. So I've just came on to see what other people have done in my situation what is available to help us in work if anything?? I'm due at the hospital for…
Hi all, as being new to this site just wondered if any of you can give me some advice? I used to work 50+ hours a week as a private carer for a man with physical and acquired brain injury due to an accident several years ago. I had an arthroscopy to my knee in August last yr, since then been on crutches most of time, not…
I am a "casual, zero hours employee" signing on for jsa for times I do not work. The way it works is I am registered for jsa (job seekers allowance) and when I get a few days work I sign a statement of the hours and the pay, if it is over a certain amount the extra is deducted from jsa. So I went into the benefits office…
Hi Everything has ground to a halt I have not been told no but they want to review me in 4months as they feel I will improve!!! Its 6 months since my foot surgery & Similar for starting sulfasalazine with no improvement Maybe they are expecting a miracle to happen!!!! Or saving some money till they have to give me my…
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