Struggling with work

Shamus1

Hi

first post on here for me ,

was diagnosed with pa 2 years ago after years of back pain , Ankylosing spondylitis

ive missed time in work due to back pain and unfortunately it’s just gone again, I know it’s gonna be like this in pain and struggling with mobility for next week or so , I’m at the verge of leaving my employment due to this, I can’t keep letting my employer down and I feel like the work I do is making my condition worse as it involves a lot of walking lifting, I’m confused what best to do and what benefits I could claim if I did finish work , has anyone been in the same position and can offer any advice?

thanks for any help

Lane

Hello @Shamus1 welcome to our friendly community.

I understand that you have PA, Ankylosing Spondylitis and suffering from back pain and mobility problems.

You want to know about applying for benefits, so I have attached a link for you:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/policy/our-policy-positions/employment-and-work/

All the best.

Shamus1

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/701128#Comment_701128

Thank you for the reply I will have a look

Shamus1

Not the best with forms , has anyone had help through universal credits?

noddingtonpete

Hello @Shamus1 have a look at the following

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/financial-support/

Best wishes

Peter (moderator)

Shamus1

Thanks for help,

got myself in a bit of a pickle I think, 1,

I’ve only been with this firm for 6 months and didn’t tell them about my RA when asked about any existing conditions as worried they would not take me on .

2nd

I have a universal credit claim ongoing from when lost job through covid i don’t receive Much from them as working full time , not sure wether to put it in my journal what I’m going through or to go and speak to cab first ?

sorry for all the questions just have no idea what to do so if anyone has been in the same kind of predicament would love to hear from you

thanks 🙏