Turning point

Hi there! sorry to hear about your illness. It sounds to me as though you have done the right thing, your health has to come first at all times! I'm sure everyone at your work understood the situation but i can understand that it is frustrating when your mind wants to do things and your body, for whatever reason, won't let you! It is difficult to get work at home opportunities in the UK, i've looked as i need some extra money but finding jobs that are flexible enough to fit around my training is really difficult, i haven't managed to find anything yet but there must be something out there! I really hope that everything will work out the way you want it to, it really sounds like you've made the best decision for yourself, so keep smiling! xx

Hi Mands, Wow, well you have made the decision which I think is admirable but does leave you and your partner struggling a bit. I appreciate you don't want benefits but at the same time I would get another assestment and rather than be sick go for long term disibility living allowance, this shouldn't be affected by partners income either, even on disibility you can still work. I would go to CAB as you obviously need income and see if they can't get rid of the grey area for you. I have never had this personally but I do know someone who has and it also means that when they are unable to work it isn't a problem. There are different levels available too and also if refused you can appeal and CAB will also help you do this. You have worked hard, you have struggled into work and you should be entitled somhow somewhere. I appreciate you do still want to work but home work is difficult but I did in fact work from home a few years ago where the company supplied me a phone and a fax machine and faxed lists of names and numbers to call to book appointments. I got an hourly rate my phone bill paid for me and £20 per booking, this was a remortgage company but I am sure there are others out there that do this and it also meant I could have a break when I felt like it to go pick the children from school and cook tea etc. I wish you all the best for the future and hope something comes up that is ideal real soon. Meanwhile have a well deserved rest. Ellie :D

Well, as I am sure you are now enjoying your life at home instead of worrying about being there and having to please others, hopefully you have found some ways to earn some Extra $$, and getting the help Medically that you need as well. I know back when I was having major Medical issues myself for a short time I had to make this decision as well. All I can say is you need to do what is best for you, and I will be wishing you the best.

mands61123 hi No I dont think you made the wrong decision as you will find someething that you can do that wont overtax your health right now.Isnt there something in between for people that have a long term illness that would help you financially, it would not be going on the dole, but until you can be cured of this long term illness you do need help; i would not be ashamed to ask for help, you deserve it, yhou did the best you cou ld at work and it was too much for you as you have just stated.do get whatever help is available for persons with long term illness.good luck and God bless.