Hi there I was medically retired from the NHS June2012 on a tier 1 sadly my arthritis fibromyalgia ect has continued to get worse. I am now applying for a Tier 2., could anyone tell me if I can claim any benefits if Im granted tier 2. But saying that there is a tier 3 which actually would be the one I would need as I am…
Hi all Just a few questions to ask if you don't mind giving me a bit of advice. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis last summer. Its is affecting my knees, hips, ankles & hands. Also around the same time i was diagnosed with Autoimmune Thyroid. I was prescribed painkillers for the arthritis & Levothyroxine for the thyroid…
I have OA of spine, hypermobility and a gluteus medius injury, after sitting for a while I am stiff until my legs get going. A senior manager who sits opposite stares at my legs as i get up and walk past them nearly every time i get up. It has been going on for months,it makes me feel very uncomfortable and I dont want to…
I really don't know how to do this form. I am at a complete loss. Walking. Every day, I walk my dog as early as i physically can (which is sometimes as late as midday). After walking my dog, sometimes i am so physically and mentally ruined i can barely walk at all and struggle with getting to the loo etc. Sometimes i am…
I had my assessment today and it went well. The woman who assessed me was a physiotherapist and very friendly and encouraging. We have agreed on a number of things including Dragon software, a telephone headset, dictaphone, a large combined writing slope and book rest and use of a microphone for staff training. She was…
Hi, it's a while since I have posted but am now looking for some advice and wondered if anyone can help me. I have today received a letter confirming my DLA award for high level care and high level mobility components for an indefinite period. This is great news and I am delighted but a little confused as I'm wondering…
I have my Access to work assessment booked for next Wednesday. I was just wondering if anyone has experience of this and has any advice/suggestions. I work as an Inclusion Manager in a primary school. I assume that as well as my office and work station they will be interested in the other areas I use as part of my role,…
Did disabled workers enjoy greater rights in centuries past? It's a partial view – but still interesting, especially given the conclusion that 'The history of disability and work - paid or not - is not one of people heroically overcoming their limitations, but of the common struggle to get by.'…
My local disability shop just ask me to sign (They have a pad of forms) whenever I buy something. The shop assistant should have done this when you bought the rollator. I would doubt you can claim retrospectively even if you still have the receipt but you could try asking your local DIAL UK (Just google it) if they know of…
I have an Occupational health review on Friday which I have requested in part to look at any equipment/modifications that I might find helpful. Although I work in a school as an Inclusion Manager much of my work is desk based and involves using a computer. I have OA in my neck which as well as being painful in itself is…
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