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Kara12 · 26/02/2018 10:57

Hey! So I'm 24 weeks pregnant it's a high risk pregnancy due to excess amniotic fluid and baby has TOF/OA so will need surgery once born. My bump is really big & I'm suffering from really bad back and pelvic pain. Due to the stress of abnormal scans & being rescanned every week & tests I had to drop out of uni, which is fine I return next January to finish off my honours semester. Problem is I now lose my funding which I was living off of because work isn't manageable. I'm a care at home assistant and showering and dressing patients constantly up & down from my knees was a struggle, I came home unable to walk one day. It's such a physical job. Not to mention the risks of dementia patients hitting out. I'm bank/relief staff so not going isn't a problem. I did apply for another job - education assistant (supply again 😫) which I got but I haven't had any work yet. So I have 2 jobs, one which I can't physically do the other I've not had a call yet. I've lost my student money & I've had no wage in over a month. Can anyone offer any advice?? I've phoned everywhere all local cafes etc trying to get temp work with no luck ☹️

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GottaBeStrong · 28/02/2018 04:06

Have you tried recruitment agencies for office type work or perhaps you could go on Jobseekers Allowance.

Kara12 · 28/02/2018 11:22

I've tried all types of work just keep getting turned away because I'm pregnant ☹️ trying to avoid the job centre as long as possible

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Speedy85 · 28/02/2018 17:39

Are you well enough to work? If you are able to get a doctor’s sick note you can get ESA instead of JSA.

Kara12 · 01/03/2018 09:01

I'd say I'm well enough yes. It's just physical jobs I can't do. I've been referred for physio. Like last night I went in the back garden & picked something up then my back and hips went & I couldn't walk. I've got a support band on the way. I messaged my manager of the care job & asked if there was any shifts available with light duties but got no response :(

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