Advice needed re adjustments at work

Hi PixieFox,

I have only read bits and pieces of this Thread, and I am going though similar experience to you, except I have diagnosis.

Regarding your work private health care, my work only put in place a scheme after my diagnosis. Reading the small print of the policy, it didn't cover anything that was pre-existing before policy started, and as aspergers and autism is life long I feel that I would not be covered. (This is my interpretation, just letting you know my experience).

Personally, I think you should pursue a diagnosis, but that is up to you. It is best the diagnosis is done by NHS as this hold more weight.

On your question of not having anyone available to support your diagnosis. I went through diagnosis without this input, my family relationship is "fractured", I didn't want my Father to know, my Sister is the other side of the world, and my relationship with my brother is very awkward. It didn't make a difference for my diagnosis, but may be different for someone else. I thought I was border-line, but as we went through all the questions, it was clear I was on the spectrum.

If you get NHS diagnosis, you will be able to apply for Personal Independence Payment. It is a long process, and difficult, but I am on lower general support rate; although I felt I should get mobility with the amount of distress and anxiety I have about travelling to new places. There is no guarantee you will qualify, it will largely depend on the person making the decision and the understanding of person interviewing you. You need to go in to the finest of detail of how your condition is affecting you.

I am going through the adjustments at work, I thought it started ok, and were listening. Its a bit of a rocky road, I have asked for simple changes, which seemed to be brushed to one side. They then arrange an appointment with occupational health in order to determine changes required. I have mixed feelings about the appointment, the guy at the interview didn't seem to know what he was expected to do.

I have asked for our discussions to resume, but have been off sick nearly a month, and under huge pressure with various things. One thing they do seem to be listening on is social events. I have option not to go, but we are working though arrangement which would make it easier for me. One of those is to have an escape route, when I can go to somewhere on my own if things get too much, or to simply leave and make my way back home.

I have let my employers know about my AS, but have only let my line manager know, have been guarded about letting other colleagues know. Yes, I have made a fuss and a major issue out of it. It has helped with my long sickness recently, at least they know why. I hope to get some of the adjustments through. 

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Hi PixieFox,

I have only read bits and pieces of this Thread, and I am going though similar experience to you, except I have diagnosis.

Regarding your work private health care, my work only put in place a scheme after my diagnosis. Reading the small print of the policy, it didn't cover anything that was pre-existing before policy started, and as aspergers and autism is life long I feel that I would not be covered. (This is my interpretation, just letting you know my experience).

Personally, I think you should pursue a diagnosis, but that is up to you. It is best the diagnosis is done by NHS as this hold more weight.

On your question of not having anyone available to support your diagnosis. I went through diagnosis without this input, my family relationship is "fractured", I didn't want my Father to know, my Sister is the other side of the world, and my relationship with my brother is very awkward. It didn't make a difference for my diagnosis, but may be different for someone else. I thought I was border-line, but as we went through all the questions, it was clear I was on the spectrum.

If you get NHS diagnosis, you will be able to apply for Personal Independence Payment. It is a long process, and difficult, but I am on lower general support rate; although I felt I should get mobility with the amount of distress and anxiety I have about travelling to new places. There is no guarantee you will qualify, it will largely depend on the person making the decision and the understanding of person interviewing you. You need to go in to the finest of detail of how your condition is affecting you.

I am going through the adjustments at work, I thought it started ok, and were listening. Its a bit of a rocky road, I have asked for simple changes, which seemed to be brushed to one side. They then arrange an appointment with occupational health in order to determine changes required. I have mixed feelings about the appointment, the guy at the interview didn't seem to know what he was expected to do.

I have asked for our discussions to resume, but have been off sick nearly a month, and under huge pressure with various things. One thing they do seem to be listening on is social events. I have option not to go, but we are working though arrangement which would make it easier for me. One of those is to have an escape route, when I can go to somewhere on my own if things get too much, or to simply leave and make my way back home.

I have let my employers know about my AS, but have only let my line manager know, have been guarded about letting other colleagues know. Yes, I have made a fuss and a major issue out of it. It has helped with my long sickness recently, at least they know why. I hope to get some of the adjustments through. 

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