November's Topic of the Month - Lupus and Work

[Paul_Howard]

Our blog article for November about lupus and work has now been published.

lupusuk.org.uk/lupus-and-work/

Thank you so much to everybody who submitted their tips and experiences to help us write it.

[LLH76]

Just read this on FB, well done, so informative.xx

[Gizmok9]

Hi very informative if your in a job but Doesn’t really cover self employed, I’m in and a partnership, just the pair of running a shop. So no HR etc, no sick pay, no staff. Is there any information? I’ve looked in to access to work a bit but any more info would help. Luckily I’ve just been given a blue badge so makes getting to work easier saves over a hour a day. I worry about what will happen, if I’m not at shop = no income, I’ve worked through some really rough days.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Gizmok9]

Hi Gizmok9 ,

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately I didn't really have any input from people who are self-employed which made it more difficult to include advice.

Have you had a look at our booklet, 'I Want to Work - A self-help guide for people with lupus'? It includes a lot more information than the blog article and has some helpful contacts listed - lupusuk.org.uk/working-with...

I would probably recommend speaking to a Disability Employment Adviser (DEA) through your local Jobcentre Plus. They can provide specialist support and advice as well as putting you in touch with Access to Work.

[Gizmok9 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thanks didn’t know of the DEA will go sort seeing them. 👍