Help with advice about work

Sullee

hi
i have OA of my hip and have been struggling with work ever since my diagnosis but made it through but unfortunately because of covid 19 i have been made redundant and am now looking for another job but cant stand to long or sit ... driving is out also and walking around isnt at all easy .... what can i do ??? any ideas i have bills to pay but with my hip it isnt easy..... can i claim benefits ? or anything similar .... all help at this time is so gratefully appreciated

Mike1

Check out the "Work and Financial" section of the forum, specifically https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/52289/jobs-for-people-with-arthritis#latest

ADRIAN

ALL YOU CANT atm put in claim for UC unicredit £409 basic mouth + house eletnment if you less £16 k savings between £6k to £16k you get dedunctions . wait 5 weeks first paynment .

Airwave!

You really should have got some legal representation whilst at work, a union rep or Human Resources etc etc, hey ho, you are where you are.

i suggest, apart from this website, citizens advice bureau they will have experts to steer you through the system. Sometime or other we have to come to terms about not working again, listen to what the CAB say.

its a grin, honest!

MoWW

I am sorry to hear that you have been made redundant. Like the other posts I suggest you get some advice from citizens advices service or a local welfare advice service in your area. I have added a link to Turn2Us, however there are numerous organisations that offer welfare advice. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Your-Situation/Looking-for-work

There are a range of benefits that you may be able to claim. https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled

Our website has some information on work https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/work/

As someone living with a long term condition you can ask for support with job search, https://www.gov.uk/looking-for-work-if-disabled There may also be a local provider in your area that offers help to disabled jobseekers or those living with a long term condition.

Information on your rights can be found on Disability Rights UK https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/careers-and-work-disabled-people

Access to work is a government funded scheme that can provide an assessment of your needs once you have a date to start work https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work You’ll be offered support based on your needs, which may include a grant to help cover the costs of practical support in the workplace.

An Access to Work grant can pay for:

• special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help you do things like answer the phone or go to meetings
• help getting to and from work

I hope this helps and you find the information and support you need to return to work.

Mo