Employment
Having a condition or disability need not be a barrier to employment, though there may be some initial challenges to overcome. Here is some information to help.
People who live with long-term conditions frequently have to deal with enormous challenges, which provide extra coping skills and resilience. Emphasising these extra skills and life experience may set you apart from the crowd. Don’t give up on your dreams, but be flexible and realistic when aiming for them.
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Looking for work
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Impact on benefits
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Access to Work Scheme
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Talking about your health or condition
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How Shine can support you
Our team are experienced in supporting you through your work life, whatever that looks like for you at the moment. If you would like to talk to someone, please get in touch with us.
Other useful resources
Employment support services can sometimes be accessed to keep disabled people in work, or to enable someone to start work.
Disability Employment Advisors, based at your local Jobcentre, can help you find a job or gain new skills and tell you about disability friendly employers in your area. They can also refer you to a specialist work psychologist or carry out an “employment assessment” asking you more about your skills and experience and what kind of roles you are interested in.
The Work and Health programme is designed for people who may find it difficult to find or keep a job, and aims to identify your needs and provide the necessary support. You can access this via your local Job Centre.
Disability Rights UK’s guide Doing Careers Differently includes lots of advice about approaching employment, getting the skills you need, and finding a job that suits you.