Health issues and job hunting

wannaberich41

Hi,
I’m looking for some helpful advice please.
I was furloughed in March last year, then made redundant in October after 28 years being with the same company.
I’ve applied for jobs without success. 
I have a few health conditions and not sure if I should declare these or not?
im under a major hospital for 2 different conditions and one of them has caused hearing loss in one ear.
Also last June I ended up in hospital after tearing my annular ligaments in my lower back, having a prolapsed disc and a bulging disc.  I’m a bit of a medical disaster at the minute.  I’m still receiving treatment through the drs for my back injury.
im obviously limited on what type of job I can apply for due to meds I’m on and unable to lift or stand for long periods.
should I inform employers when applying for jobs or not?
Im currently on job seekers and not heard nothing from them since applying.  No calls or anything.
Do I need to inform them of my medical conditions?
would I be entitled to any more financial help due to them or just my job seekers? 

I’m currently paying for all my meds at the minute.
my friend who was also made redundant at the same time has had several phone calls from job seekers, help from them with her cv and covering letter and also paying for free courses to improve her cv. 

Thank you in advance. 

eastmidsaver

hi there,
i can't answer all of these questions as i don't know the answer to all of them.
but, i think it could be an idea to mention as it allows an opportunity for reasonable adjustments to be made. i do understand though the worry employers may frown upon it, but they should not be allowed to discrimate (although it is hard to police).
if you apply for public service jobs,  they have stricter policies in place to ensure fair equality, diversity and inclusion etc.
hope that provides some help.

Undervalued

eastmidsaver said:

hi there,
i can't answer all of these questions as i don't know the answer to all of them.
but, i think it could be an idea to mention as it allows an opportunity for reasonable adjustments to be made. i do understand though the worry employers may frown upon it, but they should not be allowed to discrimate (although it is hard to police).
if you apply for public service jobs,  they have stricter policies in place to ensure fair equality, diversity and inclusion etc.
hope that provides some help.

The "discrimination" and "reasonable adjustments" you mention are only relevant if the OP has a disability (for employment law purposes). 

If he is "only ill", forgive the expression, then the employer can lawfully discriminate and is not obliged to make any adjustments at all. That said, many / most decent employers will show some accomodation.