Balancing Work With ME/CFS - Tips And Advice From People With Lived Experience (Astriid Webinar)

In this video, experienced speakers are discussing various issues around living with ME/CFS and engaging with meaningful work.
We know first-hand that living with ME/CFS isn’t easy. Those with the condition face dozens of invisible challenges per day, particularly when it comes to employment. Whilst we know that not everyone living with the illness is looking for work, those who are looking for a job often struggle to find opportunities which are accommodating of their condition. Here at Astriid, we want to level the playing field.
In this webinar, we discuss various issues around working with ME/CFS. The team behind this event all have experience of this particular illness, and we invite you to listen to our honest and frank discussions about engaging with meaningful work.
During the 27 minute discussion, we cover:
Taking initial steps towards work and employment
Tips for identifying transferrable skills from previous experiences
Overcoming the unique obstacles that ME/CFS can present in employment
Applying illness management skills from everyday life to your career
Practical hints and tips for engaging with volunteering and work opportunities
… and plenty more, including our own personal stories.
Speakers:
Amanda Jeffs worked as a nanny for 20+ years before falling ill in 2015. Since then she has been diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses, including ME/CFS. Amanda now volunteers for Astriid, using her skills to support people with similar conditions. She also enjoys music, movies and books.
Pippa Stacey is a writer, blogger, and charity communications consultant. She has a particular interest in accessible education and employment, and in her free time enjoys theatre, books, and fundraising… always with a nice cup of tea!
Patricia (Trish) Clark is a former primary school teacher. She's passionate about education and helping others see and reach their potential, even alongside chronic illness. Trish loves singing, listening to music, roaring with laughter, and isn't too shabby when it comes to DIY!
Moderator:
Andreea Groenendijk-Deveau is Head of Partnerships & Comms at Astriid and a tech entrepreneur.
ABOUT ASTRIID:
Here at Astriid, we match talented chronically ill employees with employment opportunities across the United Kingdom.
We work with employers to make sure that they can meet candidate's needs and help them to perform to their fullest potential. If you haven't already, sign up as a candidate, or an employer, or make a donation or visit our website.
Astriid's mission is to help people with long-term conditions find meaningful work. Founded by David Shutts OBE following his cancer diagnosis, we believe that the value of work is far more than the wages paid. Employment provides routine, a sense of normality, challenges and rewards, and when approached correctly, can also facilitate a greater sense of wellbeing.
Astriid helps bridge the gap between the Invisible Talent Pool (people who have chronic health conditions who wish to use their skills and experience in work), and the UK skills crisis.
The platform matches talented candidates with prospective employers, providing accessible work opportunities for those who are seeking them. As a charity, we also produce informational resources, develop patient communities, and advocate for more inclusivity in the workplace, in the hope benefiting both employers and prospective employees. In this way, we hope to make the Invisible Talent Pool, Visible.
If you’re an employer hoping to benefit from a talented and diverse workforce, or a candidate looking seeking employment or work experience opportunities, we’d love to hear from you! Here’s where to find us…
Website: www.astriid.org.uk
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It's the pacing when feeling not to bad I find a problem, then next thing you crash again
Thanks for the video 👍👍👍👍