Struggling to remain in work

Jasimons

Hi all. I am a 60 year old man with osteoarthritis of my lumbar spine. It can be really bad some days I can hardly walk and can't bend over. I am still working 4 days a week. I requested a reduction in my hours from full time. I work in the NHS and they have been really supportive and flexible. I am wondering about medical retirement and wondering if any of you have gone through this? I also wonder about any suggestions for other options ie retirement with government assistance? I am likely quite nieve regarding all this. Just wondering if I can keep going as I love my job but I am not confident that I can continue to work. I welcome your feedback 😊. John

Poppyjane

Hi @Jasimons

I am forwarding a thread which you might find interesting.May I also suggest that you ring the Helpline .

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/712644#Comment_712644

Best wishes

Poppyjane (Moderator}

Jasimons

Hi thank you for your suggestion. What is the helpline please?

Poppyjane

The Helpline offers someone to talk to within the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

frogmorton

Hi @Jasimons

Have you read this I wonder?

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

Best to get as informed as possible before you make any decisions.

Best of luck

Toni x