Some advice

[Amber15]

Hi all,i have lupus for 12 years which affected my kidneys leaving me with only 19 percent renal function which leaves me tired a lot of the time.I would like to go back to work and see if I am able to a days work.Worried I could lose my dla .Could anyone give me some advice.

[misty14]

Hi Amber

Sorry to read Lupus has affected your kidneys so much!. Just to let you know that DLA is payable according to how your illness affects you on a daily basis. You can work if you can but if you can't you won't lose it. Any other benefit or work advice you might need I can recommend you contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau or look at their good website. Hope that's put your mind at rest?. X

[Amber15 in reply to misty14]

Thanks Misty,I will check things out and maybe I will get back into work.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Amber15,

If you are looking at returning to some work then I would make an appointment with a Disability Employment Advisor. They offer specialist support to people with disabilities who need employment advice. You can find one at your local Jobcentre Plus.

You may also like to take a look at our booklet, 'I want to work - a self help guide for people with lupus'. It contains a lot of useful information and advice. You can view it online at lupusuk.org.uk/living-with-...

[Amber15 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Hi Paul is that the Condition Managememt Programme .I also would like to ask if I can still get dla.x

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Amber15]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the name of any programmes they might offer.

[charm81]

Working doesn't affect DLA. It isn't classed as an income but extra money as a direct affect your illness has on your day-to-day living. I worked and received DLA for many years until my renal failure so I wouldn't worry about that part. You're likely to need DLA more now due to the symptoms of your deteriorating kidney function.