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mental heath issues and employment
I came across this leaflet. Hope it helps someone x http://www.mindfulemployer.net/employees.html
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energy cost reduction
I am with Scottish Hydro Electric [ also have english side] on their energyplus care tarrif, they offer a great service, cheapest possible prices for vunerable customers, over 60 or have dissability / sick, join their priority register call free 0800622838, the best thing I have done [i'm disabled ] just had letter ref.…
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Sciatica
Help! I'm in bloody agony :( Anyone cow ideas on how to keep the pain at bay until monday when i can get to the doctors?
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Warm Front Grants Scotland
I live in Scotland in a flat. Warm Front, funded by the government, say I do not qualify for a grant because I do not need new central heating. Energy savings report recommends fitting Thermal Radiator Valves to save energy and they advise the fitting of a carbon monoxide detector. Warm Front say they can only give grant…
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Mental illness and stopped Benefits
I am in a bit of a mess at the moment because i have been getting very despressed and phychotic over the last few weeks which led to me cancelling all my benefits(dla and Income support). I have been on strong medication for the last week and am now sane again and devestated that i cancelled my benefits. I don't know what…
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How often is disability benefit paid more info inside
I no it s paid every month but tryin to work finaces out for over xmas how many days from last payment is next payment recieved in no its 20 somethin plus days thank u in advance
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What does your local council do for disabled people?
Inverclyde Council Mine has a couple of schemes for disabled and/or older people: Blue Badge Scheme link (By the way in Inverclyde you automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if you are over 80 years old.) Inverclyde Care & Repair Service link Disability Equality Scheme link
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Hiring equipment
Does anyone know if it is possible to hire specialist equipment eg portable highchairs, to take abroad, and if so where from?
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Thanatos should I appeal?
I have arthritis and have been refused DLA both parts. They said I can walk 200yds even though I told them that I am in severe discomfort as soon as I stand up. Shoud I bother appealing?
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Dyspraxia and Bi-Polar
Hi This is my first post but it is quite apt to go into this forum, I have yet again lost a job due to my Dyspraxia and Bi-Polar (blooming Kerry Katona she does nothing to help this illness) I am currently going through a rough stage I call it a wobble because like the Weebles I wont fall down. I am postiing to ask for…
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Doctor -trouble
I have just visited a dr to get a new sicknote for my back not my usuaul dr but they didnt have any appointments till next wed so took what i could. Anyway i mentioned to him that i have been having really sugar cravings bad memory lapses, lack of sleep, dropping alseep for 10 mins then waking up thinking i have been aslep…
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Special Needs Trust Fund - advice on fees please
A few years ago my OH was involved in a very serious car accident and sustained physical injury for which he was compensated by the other drivers insurance company. The compensation is held in a special needs trust and managed by the solicitors who won the money. The flat we live in now has been purchased by the trust and…
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Serious advice needed
hi im a social worker with a eye disorder whilst i have had corneal grafts my vision is still awful in the winter evenings i cannot drive at night or in the dark... and often have to get friends or tacis to ferry me around... would i meet the requirement for DLA can/shud i register myself as disabled anywhere if so where…
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No railcard required
It is my understanding that anyone using a wheelchair and carer/companion, dose not need to invest in a £18 railcard, is this common knowledge I wonder?. "People who stay in their own wheelchair for a rail journey If you need to stay in your own wheelchair during a journey and you do not have a Railcard, you are eligible…
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Employment Support Allowance
Hi, I work for the statutory sector supporting adults recovering from mental health difficulties. In order to provide support, I feel I need to get to grips with the new Employment Support Allowance; previously Income Support and Incapacity Support, (Not sure if that is right). Nobody has approached me with any concerns as…
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carers companion bus pass????
I often escort my brother on buses trains for whom i am an unpaid carer, at my own cost. ive heard you can get an escort travel Ticket, maybe also to get in cinema but where do i get this? can anyone advise please thanks in lieu
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Totally distressed!
Hi, can you please advise me why a decision maker would disagree with a GP report and an EMP report and refuse DLA at any rate? My care needs, supervision needs and symptoms, although described in great detail by GP and EMP have been totally disregarded, and I am apparently not at risk of becoming aggressive ( have been in…
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Ill health pension and National Insurance
Help...I cannot find anything in any of the Govt websites regarding this. I am 50 and have recently been retired on an ill health pension. I am unable to work as a result and more or less housebound. I have looked at all the benefits I am entitled to, but have the problem that the ill health element of my pension is likely…
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Subtitles on DVD boxsets - except on bonus!
Why is it that in the vast majority of DVD boxsets that include subtitles, the bonus features either don't have subtitles at all, or just have them in foreign languages? Do the big brains that decide these things think that deaf english people aren't interested in the bonus items? It's extremely unfair, because we pay…
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Occupational health
Hi all I usually visit this forum because of my hubby who is partially sighted, butI'm after some information for myself. I'm 57 later this month & work in a job that involves a lot of heavy lifting, carrying & other strenuous activities. I've been having a lot of problems with my joint, especially my arms & shoulders.…
