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Work and StudyThis page is an introduction to some of the organisations that can give you advice or support if you are working or studying or wanting to get a job or study for a qualification or further skills. You will find more information on the MS Society website for the UK as a whole. We have included the main links on this page.   Telling your employerIt can be difficult deciding whether or not to tell your employer you have MS. Once you have been diagnosed with MS, you are covered by the Disability Discrimination Act. This means that if you tell your employer that you have MS, they must make reasonable adjustments to enable you to carry on working. You will find information to help you think about this on the UK site. The Working with MS booklet has really useful information for employees and employers. Work and rights-related organisationsCitizens Advice Bureau Scotland Independent advice on rights and services. Branches throughout Scotland. See local telephone directory or check their website. Disability Employment Advisers Disability employment advisers are usually based in Jobcentre Plus offices. They can provide specialist support if you are in work or looking for work. They can provide information on schemes like Access to Work which support disabled people in work. Contact through your local Jobcentre Plus. Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland Information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues Helpline: 0845 604 5510 - Main number 0845 604 5520 - Textphone Study and MSMost universities and further education colleges in Scotland have a disability adviser or someone who provides information and support for disabled students. They are usually in the student services or student support department. Open University In Scotland Services for disabled students Skill Scotland National Bureau for students with disabilities. Provides advice and information for people in or considering further or higher education. Information line: 0800 328 5050 Student Awards Agency for Scotland Handles funding for higher education courses for students whose home is in Scotland or who are studying in Scotland, including the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). Help for disabled studentsIn March 2009 the Scottish Government announced new measures to improve support for disabled students. Read more about the measures, and about Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). |
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