I am finding it very hard nowadays just to get motivated.my doctor has told me to finish work a couple of times,i am now going to do just that.the problem is i need 2 years n.i. stamps so i will have to buy my own,its not a cheap or easy option to finish.i will only have my work pension to live off which is not very…
Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hood and my thumb. I am currently still working. Was wondering if any of you know if I can claim PIP
AGE 59///// since may 2023 been off work . SICK CLAIM UC MAY 2023 with long term back / spine issue. CURRENT mobilise aided 20 meteres stand no more 1- 2 min . HAD WCA 25 aug out come 31 august . FAIL can do some work . MR gone in 1 sep 2023 fit note to 30th sep have to 4 oct to give eveidence to back up MR. WILL be…
Good afternoon Over the last 12 months I've had 3 spells of sick leave. In January 2023 I was in hospital for 11 days with pneumonia and diagnosed with rheumatoid Arthritis, which took me over the trigger Points at work. I have been given a written warning which I appealed but it was still upheld. I have had 2 work…
I know that arthritis is not life threatening but has any research been done into how much productivity is lost each year because of it? Personally I was medically retired from the Metropolitan Police (Civil Staff) at the age of 47 so they lost at least 13 years of my work. Anybody else?
Hi everyone, My name is Sue and I am a 60 year old lady with Arthritis in my fingers, knee and lower back. I was working 37.5hrs as a UCR Support Worker in the NHS but have had to drop my hours to 22.5 due to my Arthritis; stiffness, pain etc. My job is caring for people in the community; personal care, moving and handling…
Hi all 👋 Very new to this so bear with me! After some years with mild/manageable psoriasis it has in the past couple of months really escalated, and alongside that I have developed psoriatic arthritis. 7-8 weeks ago I was fine. I now have crippling pain in my knees, one ankle, my neck, two fingers and an elbow. I've been…
We have 2 parking bays at work designated for blue badge holders. I asked my boss if I could have permission to park there because I'm having a flare up but he said I couldn't if I didn't have a badge. I have applied but it's still being processed. He gave me an option to park in the managers car park but it's a long way…
Hi, just seeing if anyone out there who works from home, who has OA in the hips, is using a sit-stand desk ? and whether they've really benefitted from having the option to stand whilst working rather than being seated all day ? I spend 95% of my time WFH, my work is PC based, nose to the screen 8/9 hours a day. My OA is…
Hi all, someone suggested to me that I should apply for PIP. However, I have doubts / a question because PIP is based on how your day to day living / ability is affected. I was regrettably taken off Methotrexate some time ago, and about to start on Sulfasalazine. Now if Sulfasalazine is as effective as Methotrexate was, I…
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