Voluntary work

Alisonlong

I've been signed off long term sick by my gp, for rheumatoid arthritis. I've worked for over 30 years for the same employer & have had ra for 35 years. Am I allowed to work in a charity shop one morning a week or may this affect my sick pay from work? Help & advice would be appreciated.

helpline_team

Hi Alisonlong

Thank you for your posting. We are not employment or benefits experts. You would need to speak to someone that is knowledgeable in this area. I will give you some links below that I hope will be of help.

The following link is to the Citizens Advice Bureau: They are able to help with welfare rights and benefits:
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

This following link is to the Arthritis Care publication ‘working with arthritis’, and may be of help to you with regards to work, here you will also find further information on useful organisations:
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Booklets/main_content/Workingbooklet2013.pdf


If you would like to talk anything through please give us a ring on our Helplines: 0808 800 4050 (Monday-Friday 10am-4pm) or email: helplines@arthritiscare.org.uk

Best wishes
Lynda