Self Employed and just diagnosed

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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I have recently been diagnosed but am concerned as I bring the main income into the household. I have been struggling with fatigue over the last month and work is 150% full-time (very stressful). As a contractor I am required to work long hours with challenging timelines and with challenging customers.

So 2 questions;

  1. I am trying to understand what financial support is available to me as I really need to reduce the hours I work and also the stress it brings.
  2. I am happy to look at part time permanent roles, but do I need to tell a new employer?

Thanks for any help

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you could ask the MS society hot line hun, they are pretty good or perhaps ACAS?

everyone is different. also citizen advice. i know it must be a huge worry for you.

as to telling a new employer i am always of the idea honesty is best policy as they do have to make allowances for disability.

I hope you get some answers hun. x