Support with employability when you need it
Examples of Support
Formal advice (advocacy, facilitation, mediation & legal) relating to: employment options, information on HD for employers, employment law and employment rights, changes to working patterns, workplace adaptations and equipment.
Key Services and People
HD Clinic ( HD Specialist, HD Clinical Lead, Specialist Youth Advisors, Financial Wellbeing Officer )
Scottish Huntington’s Association Financial Wellbeing Service (offering employment and money advice). Alternative employment advice services are provided by Citizens’ Advice and ACAS .
Local employability service ( Clackmannanshire , Falkirk , Stirling )
Employment Lawyer (contact Citizen’s Advice or Scottish Huntington’s Association for initial assistance)
Healthy Working Lives Scotland
Volunteer Scotland , CVS Falkirk , Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise , Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface
Occupational Health
Staff Associations
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
Referral to HD Specialist who will assess support required, either providing direct advice to client and/or employer, or referring to/ coordinating one or more of the key services identified for specialist advice
For under 25 year olds, refer to Specialist Youth Advisors who will assess support required before referring on to one or more of the key services identified for specialist advice and vocational rehabilitation
Standards
Referral Standards of service used
Outcomes
People with symptoms of HD and their families or carers are able to work in line with their abilities and choices, have good access to advice about employment rights and are well connected to employment support services.