We had an interesting meeting at work... we were all told that if we had time off work sick... we could/would have our pay reduced to the next band down.... Interestingly i am the only person that has been off sick recently but this is due to a child ramming me in the back late last year..... the law is changing ... does…
Hi everyone I have not been on here for a while due to ET taking place and with all the hassle with employer. Access to Work recommended new equipment for me in 2010 but employer ignored this request and my GP wrote to my employer and they ignored this also. To cut a long story short the Pre Hearing for my case is next…
I was diagnosed with DDD 2 years ago, but the pain has become much worse in recent months. I want to go for early retirement on the grounds of ill health (I work full-time and my work involves extensive keyboard use, which, despite adjustments put in place for me shortly after diagnosis, is becoming increasingly…
Hi My line manager who does my risk assessment every month at work is also indirectly responsible for stressing me out. He is going to others and discussing emails that I have sent or forwarding emails I send. Another senior member of staff has told him about my stress levels but he has not spoken to me about it like the…
:( hi all please can anyone tell me how is tom the little boy wth arthritis last i heard he was going for a mri scan . i think of him often .
Please note, the following is a genuine request for help: Are you due for a Work Capability Assessment? If so, how do you feel about it? I am a disabled journalist interested in talking to people about preparing for their WCA. For a confidential chat please email kracontacts@gmail.com thanks Kate. Jo Cumming, Head of…
i have O&A in my feet,spine,knee,waiting for bloods to come back for r&a i have heard about the injection they all sound very sore and are getting very worried that i will have to take the injection one day so scared seeing a psycoliges about this as i have had bad exprinces in the hospitail in the pass and this just get…
Hello all, on Friday I was diagnosed with Osteo arthritis in my right ankle. I am an early years teacher, teaching a mixed nursery reception class. I am on my feet on and off through the day playing with the kids and outside as well for an hour at a time. I'm just looking to connect with other teachers to see what is any…
Hello. Has anyone been assessed through Access to Work and as you are employed my a large company, they have to pay for the first £1000. Has anyone found that their employer won't pay for it? What has happened if they won't pay. My employer is just about to get a phone call about having to pay. I'm worried that he will say…
Hi all this is my very first post having just registered, although I have been a member of Arthritis Care for a good few years. I have had psoriatic arthritis for 30 years and am now 53 yrs old. I had to retire from my work due to ill health 3 yrs ago and am receiving Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance…
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