Leaving job and have to sign on again.

Sarah69

Well as he's off sick he certainly can't afford just a few miles away. He would be too unwell to cycle to work. He wouldn't get a loan as he has a bad credit rating. Thanks for advice.

Torry_Quine

Sarah69 wrote: »

The other 2 people have left the job so there is just he and his friend. There isnt anyone else that could pick him up. We live in a village so not bus transport to the area he works. I am on ESA/DLA so could not afford a scooter. He has worked for a month then the next 2 weeks on and off due to being ill and then the next 6 weeks off work totally.

That's very unfortunate but I doubt the employer or job-centre will see it that way.:(

He's actually had more than six weeks off sick, does he have an on-going health problem which his eployer know about and did he tell them? Is he getting any money at the moment?

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he should speak to human resources see if anyone else could offer a lift,unfortunately living in all that fresh air surrounded by green fields in a pretty village comes with a price tag

xylophone

Could he cycle as far as the nearest convenient public transport hub?

Sarah69

Yes, he is vomiting a lot and feels very unwell. he has had this on and off for quite a long time. He is providing sick notes. He has an appt for a gastroscopy but that's not until September.

HappyMJ

Sarah69 wrote: »

Well as he's off sick he certainly can't afford just a few miles away. He would be too unwell to cycle to work. He wouldn't get a loan as he has a bad credit rating. Thanks for advice.

You do not need to have a good credit rating to get a loan to buy a scooter. Many credit unions with the help of a guarantor will lend money to youngsters to help them get a scooter to get a job. There are also organisations that help.

An example. http://www.sryp.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=67. The Somerset Rural Youth Project will help youngsters who live in rural villages of Somerset secure transport to get to/from work. The recipient of the Moped pays £20 per week.

xylophone

he is vomiting a lot and feels very unwell.

Time for a second opinion and a fast track referral?

Torry_Quine

xylophone wrote: »

Time for a second opinion and a fast track referral?

I agree, the priority at the moment should be his health not his job.

Is he getting his sick pay?

Sarah69

Yes he is on ssp at the moment. He doesn't need a 2nd opinion just yet! His health does come 1st before his job, he can't go to work vomiting all the time. He works in a brewery so I don't think they'd want him there while he's being sick!

sunnyone

Is this the same lazy son that you have posted about before?

Edited to add the thread Im on about.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3602125=