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I had 3 part time jobs between 2016 and 2017. Lost them all, and was only in them for a few weeks. I have lived alone the past 14 years and worked as a self employed pet carer, dog Walker and gardener, but not generated much work and income. I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for over a year now, and found out earlier this year I have ASD, which explains my whole life work record, which is poor, never been able to hold down a job. I'm currently getting just over 60 quid a week UC to live on, coz I took the 300 advance, plus DWP overpaid my WTC and are taking it back out of my UC direct (which I think is evil).
I would like a part time job. My confidence and self-esteem are at zero now, they never were great, plus I have the depression, anxiety and ASD now.
Can you advice me for the best route as am not entitled to any more benefits and cant continue on their 60something a week.
I would like a part time job. My confidence and self-esteem are at zero now, they never were great, plus I have the depression, anxiety and ASD now.
Can you advice me for the best route as am not entitled to any more benefits and cant continue on their 60something a week.
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Hi @Franstrahan
Im sorry to hear that you are finding things difficult with work and your finances.
If you are looking for work, Scope have employments support services that may be able to support you. Depending where you are based in the country we have Kick Start and Starting Line services, see below for link:
https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/kickstart/
https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/starting-line/
Also the Support to Work service is a digital support service, providing job search advice over the phone or Skype across England and Wales:
https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/support-to-work/
Check out these sites and get in touch if you would like to speak to an Advisor, however, if you are finding it difficult to stay in a job, Remploy have an in work support service for people with Mental Health conditions, so when you have found employment, they can support you to be able to stay in your job.
https://www.remploy.co.uk/about-us/current-programmes/access-work-mental-health-support-service
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
RenRen
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: supporttowork@scope.org.uk
www.scope.org.uk/supporttowork -
Chobbly:
Let me think on that one for a while.... but nice to find someone on here where we have something in common. -
Ren:
I've registered with the support to work service. Thanks for the info. -
Ren
Scope Employment Advisor
Phone: 0300 222 5742
Email: supporttowork@scope.org.uk
www.scope.org.uk/supporttowork
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