Chronically Consulting

28/10/2022

"I'm very pleased I discovered Chronically Consulting because their guidance has given me more confidence and valuable information to pursue employment despite my disabilities. Alice has shared realistic options appropriate to my individual needs, supported with useful resources... I would recommend this service to anyone who needs the support, thank you."

If you would like to find out how Chronically Consulting can support you in your employment journey, email alice@chronicallyconsulting.co.uk or visit www.chronicallyconsulting.co.uk where you can find more reviews from my customers.

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21/07/2022

I am so pleased to announce that my first round of Funded Chronic Illness Employment guidance sessions are now available! These sessions are funded by the corporate training and speaking work I do and are a part of my social enterprise model, meaning they are no costs for the clients that need them. These sessions are aimed at those who are unemployed, financially marginalised or may otherwise struggle to afford a session. The number of sessions available is limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
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Funded Chronic Illness Employment guidance sessions now available
What you will get:
- An initial consultation and needs assessment
- Up to 2 hours of person-centered employment advice and guidance
- Written summary of the session and action plan
- Potential further follow-up if required
What can we help with?
- Disability disclosure
- Discussing your needs with an Employer
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Job applications and interview prep
Eligibility Criteria:
- UK resident
- 18+
- Unemployed or low income (under £16k per year)
- Chronically Ill or Disabled
To register your interest email alice@chronicallyconsulting.co.uk

05/07/2022

This Thursday at 11am, join me on Instagram with Katie Silverthorne (aka ) to talk about all things Chronic Illness and employment n visit her stories now to get your questions in.

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The text reads: Upcoming Instagram live discussion, Chronic Illness in the Workplace, Instagram live 7th July at 11am GMT

18/06/2022

Are you working with Long Covid? If there is one thing you'd like your employer or colleagues to know about working with Long Covid, what would it be? Please comment, or email alice@chronicallyconsulting.co.uk

29/04/2022

"I found the guidance sessions from Chronically Consulting extremely helpful. They enabled me to audit my own needs at work and be able to confidently articulate these. It also helped to demystify the occupational health process for me."

Read more about what my customers say:

Chronically Consulting. Chronic illness employment support for individuals and businesses. Advice and guidance sessions, training and consulting. Read customer testimonials.

07/04/2022

Someone asked me recently to explain why I do what I do. The short answer is I want to help people and always have. The longer and more complex answer is I started Chronically Consulting for 18 year old me, who had recently been diagnosed with an incurable Chronic Illness, an illness that many people did not believe existed, let alone took the time to try and understand. Now being a confident 30-something year old, I can look back and say that 18-year-old Alice was lost, angry, desperately needed support, but didn't even know what she should ask for, let alone how to do it. 18-year-old Alice didn't know her rights, didn't know about reasonable adjustments and being fairly new to the world of employment, was not prepared for the discrimination she faced. 18-Year-old Alice ended up with 3 jobs she lost or left due to discrimination, spent months unemployed and trapped between the workplace and welfare systems, not really fitting into either and struggled to see what her future could possibly look like as a Chronically Ill person.

I'm pleased to say that 7 years later, after battling her way through a degree, writing a research dissertation about Chronic Illness in the Workplace, stumbling across a few supportive managers who allowed her to practice articulating my needs and learning a lot about Employment Law, HR, The Social Model and Accessibility, 25-year-old Alice got a job in a Disability Charity as an employment advisor. Several years later, after gaining lots of skills and experience 30-Something-year-old Alice started a specialist consultancy business to help Chronically Ill people experiencing employment issues... like 18 year old Alice. I started this business because if it existed when I was 18, I would have been one of its customers.

To find out more about Chronically Consulting and why I do what I do, please visit https://www.chronicallyconsulting.co.uk/about

Chronically Consulting. Chronic illness employment support for individuals and businesses. Advice and guidance sessions, training and consulting. Find out more about me.

11/02/2022

Sadly, this is very unsurprising. Welcome to any new members of the community who are going through challenges with employment.
https://www.ft.com/content/33444f29-bab1-4655-85b5-c0b1f68d9653

Survey suggests debilitating condition could exacerbate labour shortages and slow economic growth

13/01/2022

Happy New Year! Do you have any employment goals for 2022?

02/12/2021

"I would definitely recommend Chronically Consulting if you are experiencing the common dilemma.. faced by many of us with chronic illnesses- trying to find meaningful and fulfilling work that will also allow you to manage your illness."

An extract from a customer testimonial. We aim to offer a unique service that is person-centred and from a position of experience in Chronic Illness and Disability employment issues. If you feel you could benefit from a service like ours, get in touch today Email: alice@chronicallyconsulting.co.uk or visit: www.chronicallyconsulting.co.uk

Chronically Consulting. Chronic illness employment support for individuals and businesses. Advice and guidance sessions, training and consulting. Find out more about the services offered by Chronically Consulting.

30/11/2021

SPOTLIGHT ON: COLOUR FILTERS
Did you know that many people with a variety of different conditions can find reading text from white backgrounds challenging? White backgrounds reflect more light and can increase glare and eye fatigue. Different colour backgrounds can help people with a number of conditions including dyslexia, neurological conditions and visual impairments to read more easily, for longer periods or experience less eye fatigue. Colour filters are available in many computer accessibility settings, via separate software, plastic coloured overlays or even glasses. Different colours work for different people, so make sure you try different options or undergo colour spectrum testing before purchasing any products.

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26/11/2021

We have been making some changes to our website, what do you think?
www.chronicallyconsulting.co.uk

Chronically Consulting. Chronic illness employment support for individuals and businesses. Advice and guidance sessions, training and consulting. Find out more about the services offered by Chronically Consulting.