Hi all. I have osteoarthritis, fybromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Most of my joints now effected with arthritis. I struggle walking at times because of ankle and hip pains. I am 61 yrs old and work on a busy ward within the NHS as a healthcare assistant. I have recently reduced my hours of work due to my health so only work 2 long days instead of 3 a week. They are 12.5 hr shifts.
I am struggling to get up in mornings and have to set alarm at least half hour earlier just so I can get out of bed before becoming motivated. I not sure how much longer I can continue to keep working to be honest as I suffer the next day incredible after I been working. My retirement age is 66 which I no I cannot carry on till. Not sure what benefits I would be entitled to if and when I finally stop working. Do other people on here still work and if so how do you cope. Thank you.