I have had to cut my hours down from full time to 24 hours as I have Fybro and M.E. Due to the Bradford Score I am currently on a warning and three monthly review for time off incured during (non work related) stress induced flare up. To have appointments I have to make up hours or have them, where possible, on days off. I am the only earner in my family and would love to take a back seat in this sense but it is financially impossible – we struggle so much as it is with very little help. Ego will not allow me to embark down the food bank route so I continue to work. It takes it out of me and I often encounter invisable illness stigma which I have dubbed “disability disbelief.” I used to work all hours teaching and care work. I can no longer do this. I have an office chair ordered for me but it turns out everyone in my department got one within a year. My workload is rarely reduced – more often than not it is increased as I am more experienced then some staff. if I am struggling I can opt to leave 30 mins early but don’t do this due to 1) I would have to make time up and 2) the disability disbelievers don’t like it. I failed PIP by one point because I am articulate so I cannot gain additional help in work. I daren’t reapply given the tightening of belts on benefits. I am so disappointed in the system which is so flawed due to financial cuts, fat cats and fakers. I do wonder how we will cope in coming years.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
I have had to cut my hours down from full time to 24 hours as I have Fybro and M.E. Due to the Bradford Score I am currently on a warning and three monthly review for time off incured during (non work related) stress induced flare up. To have appointments I have to make up hours or have them, where possible, on days off. I am the only earner in my family and would love to take a back seat in this sense but it is financially impossible – we struggle so much as it is with very little help. Ego will not allow me to embark down the food bank route so I continue to work. It takes it out of me and I often encounter invisable illness stigma which I have dubbed “disability disbelief.” I used to work all hours teaching and care work. I can no longer do this. I have an office chair ordered for me but it turns out everyone in my department got one within a year. My workload is rarely reduced – more often than not it is increased as I am more experienced then some staff. if I am struggling I can opt to leave 30 mins early but don’t do this due to 1) I would have to make time up and 2) the disability disbelievers don’t like it. I failed PIP by one point because I am articulate so I cannot gain additional help in work. I daren’t reapply given the tightening of belts on benefits. I am so disappointed in the system which is so flawed due to financial cuts, fat cats and fakers. I do wonder how we will cope in coming years.