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Inflammatory arthritis such as Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause pain and fatigue, which can impact everyday life. You may also experience limited mobility, especially when you are having a flare up, which can present a particular challenge when managing work commitments.

Travelling by rail, bus, tram and plane are all viable options for those commuting to work or taking a work trip, but travelling with RA can be challenging when you’re struggling with pain and fatigue, or finding daily activities difficult. 

Having access to a car of your own enables you to stay mobile and retain independence. Driving can not only open doors for your career, as the commute to the workplace may be easier to manage, but it can also empower you to remain social, too. 

When mobility is limited due to a flare-up of your symptoms, everyday movement can be a task. If you’re required to work on-site at an office or other place of work, you may encounter obstacles

There are a number of strategies and potential solutions to help you better navigate and overcome your accessibility challenges in the workplace.

Whilst motorised scooters can be great for increasing mobility and independence, there are a few factors you’ll need to take into account before using your motorised scooter in the workplace. 

Accessibility also needs to be taken into account when thinking about the emergency evacuation process for your workplace. In the case of an emergency, a number of challenges can crop up, so it’s always best to be prepared.

If you’ve been balancing your career and your condition for a while, you’ll likely be familiar with some of the challenges that come with maintaining comfort at work. 

Incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace, causing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which account for over a third of all workplace injuries.