UNIT 14 P5 M3 D2
P5, M3 & D2:
Different care strategies can be used to support a person that has MS and type 1 diabetes
An MS diagnosis can mean changes to your working life. Many people continue to work for years after being diagnosed, while others find that MS symptoms make their job difficult.
Susan Kennedy is awarded ESA benefit to help cope with bills and other necessities due to help illness and not being able to physically provide. But there are many people who continue to work, or alter their working patterns or job to suit their needs.
The MS Society can give grants towards items you may need as a result of your MS, if there is no health or social services funding available. They can also advise you of other sources of funding.
The MS Society’s new Short Breaks and Activities fund enables people affected by MS to access the sort of break they choose.
Everyone with MS is covered under the Equality Act and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). This means that it's against the law for an employer, or potential employer, to treat you less favorably or discriminate against you because of your MS. In England and Wales, if you feel you've been discriminated against, you can contact the Disability Law Service (DLS) for free advice on your rights.
If you live in England, Scotland or Wales the Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) provides information, advice and support on all types of discrimination.
Support:
Reasonable adjustments:
Under the Equality Act, if you ask your employer to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ so you can keep doing your job, they are required to do so.
What these adjustments are depends on your own situation, and what is considered ‘reasonable’ by both you and your employer.
Reasonable adjustments could include:
Flexible or altered working hours, to help you with attending hospital appointments, or increased travelling time
More regular breaks
Moving your desk to a more accessible area of the office
A car parking space by your nearest entrance to
Different care strategies can be used to support a person that has MS and type 1 diabetes
An MS diagnosis can mean changes to your working life. Many people continue to work for years after being diagnosed, while others find that MS symptoms make their job difficult.
Susan Kennedy is awarded ESA benefit to help cope with bills and other necessities due to help illness and not being able to physically provide. But there are many people who continue to work, or alter their working patterns or job to suit their needs.
The MS Society can give grants towards items you may need as a result of your MS, if there is no health or social services funding available. They can also advise you of other sources of funding.
The MS Society’s new Short Breaks and Activities fund enables people affected by MS to access the sort of break they choose.
Everyone with MS is covered under the Equality Act and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). This means that it's against the law for an employer, or potential employer, to treat you less favorably or discriminate against you because of your MS. In England and Wales, if you feel you've been discriminated against, you can contact the Disability Law Service (DLS) for free advice on your rights.
If you live in England, Scotland or Wales the Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS) provides information, advice and support on all types of discrimination.
Support:
Reasonable adjustments:
Under the Equality Act, if you ask your employer to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ so you can keep doing your job, they are required to do so.
What these adjustments are depends on your own situation, and what is considered ‘reasonable’ by both you and your employer.
Reasonable adjustments could include:
Flexible or altered working hours, to help you with attending hospital appointments, or increased travelling time
More regular breaks
Moving your desk to a more accessible area of the office
A car parking space by your nearest entrance to