How do I go about quitting work permanently?

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Hi,

I was diagnosed with RR MS 23 years ago and am now at the point where I need to stop working.

I have applied for a PIP but what else do I need to do to ensure I am receiving everything I am entitled to, and have told everyone I need to.

I hope to hear from someone soon.

Thanks in advance,

Fi

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Working or not working shouldn’t make any difference to your PIP application or acceptance.

If anything, if you work at a large Co with access to OH resources, reports from OH which draw attention to your difficulties, work-arounds, aids & adaptations could actually contribute positively to your case. The assessors aren’t just reading what you’ve written on your form, they will be looking for reputable proof sources like Doctors, Consultants and yes, employers.

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I would suggest you don’t quit work but allow your employer to terminate your contract if you are unable to continue working .

Has your employer provided all reasonable adjustments to help you continue to work ?

Have you had an assessment from Occupational Health ?

Depending on what job you do could you reduce your hours or work from home ?

It’s such a massive step to take and I don’t know how old you are ?

I’m very lucky as I have Income protection as an employee benefit so I’m not working but technically I’m still employed and paying tax and national insurance and I’m in my early 60s.

I had to have an assessment and provided medical evidence from my Neurologist, GP , MS nurse , physio etc to my employers insurers.

My sister who also has MS was medically retired from the NHS in her late 50s after an assessment by Occupational Health and medical evidence.

I note you’ve applied for PIP so you will already have gathered medical evidence which is good.

Only you know how you feel and if it is really the best thing for you to finish work I hope you have plenty of support from all those around you.

Take care and let us know how you get on.

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Unfortunately I failed my last probation due to largely these issues.

I submitted my PIP form yesterday as while I’ve been working I have been fooling myself that I was not going to need to address these issues.

Can you advise me where I can arrange the evidence you have raised above, assessment etc.

My boyfriend and friends are incredibly supportive as are all my Health Professionals.

Hopefully you can guide me through the process.

Thanks for all the support.

Fi

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