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Tag Archives: Fitness for work
Zero hours
So next week I have to go to the GP to ask for an extension to my sick note. After initially signing me off for six weeks they gave me another certificate for four weeks, but this time I have … Continue reading
Posted in Bipolar, Crisis care, Employment and benefits, Mood disorder, NHS services, Primary care, Self-management, Uncategorized
Tagged Benefits, Bipolar, Bipolar affective disorder, Bipolar disorder, Bipolar mood disorder, Employment, ESA, ESA Employment and Support Allowance, Fitness for work, GP, Personal Independence Payment, PIP, Primary care, State benefits
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Fitness for work – the real life questions the system never asks
So I filled in an ESA50 last week and was reminded afresh what a terrible form it is. Yes, we all know it’s terrible, a terrible form for a terrible benefit in a terrible system. It’s not designed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Employment and benefits, Mental health, mental health debate, Mood disorder, Politics and current affairs, Stigma and discrimination, Uncategorized
Tagged Benefits, Benefits system, Bipolar, Department for Work and Pensions, DWP, Employment, Employment Support Allowance, ESA, ESA50, Fitness for work, Fluctuating conditions, Lifelong disability, Long term sickness, self-employment, State benefits, Welfare, Work, Work capability, Work Capability Assessment
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