going self employed disabled

[michael c]

hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself, my name is alan i am employed by one of the big firms (did my apprenticeship with them) but i am currently on medical suspension as i have developed a mental disability. I am looking at going self employed as i stand to lose my job. Would be great to know if anyone has advice on starting up especially if there is any help for people with a disability.

Thanks in advance

alan

 

[REDSAW]

hi alan,

most will wonder so i may as well ask...whats the disability?

of course dont have to answer

 

[michael c]

hi redsaw i have tourettes syndrome, including coprolalia (the part of tourettes that makes you swear)

 

[gavinwilson]

They can't just get rid ,they need to offer you help it's discrimination talk to your doctor tell him what's goin on with work,go on www. mind.org
Read or talk to them there's a section about the workplace have a read

 

[michael c]

it doesnt really affect my work other than i am a bit slow due to being a perfectionist (ocd tendencies)

 

[michael c]

hi Gavin, i know they cant just get rid and have had a battle on my hands but waiting of doctors reports i am liable to be paid off. Its just a case of how much now

 

[PlumbBobBob]

hi alan welcome to the forums

 

[Ray Stafford]

Welcome to the forum, and good luck to you with it.

 

[michael c]

sorry gavin your full post didnt come up, thanks for the advice. I have been medically supended since august and i am waiting to see a doctor (independant). I have the backing of 3 specialists a large charity and will be speaking to solicitors shortly.
Thanks

hi steve, thanks for the welcome

 

[gavinwilson]

Sorry mate didn't realise just hate firms using bullyboy tactics have a read of the mind website the mental health acts on there and ad I said a statement telling employers where they stand so could be interesting for you ,chat to them if they can't help they must know someone who can.hope it helps