Occupational opportunities for clients with health problems

For each health problem a list of occupations is presented, which people with the problem should be able to pursue without significant difficulty.

However the list only serves as a starting point. It depends on the degree of disability, on the requirements of a specific employer and on the opinion of a doctor.
Health problems that may affect your choice of occupation: examples.


	problems that need special care with food and diet – e.g. diabetes or food allergies
	tendency to fits or fainting – e.g. severe epilepsy, diabetes, severe anaemia
	sight defects - e.g. very short sight or astigmatism, if your sight can’t be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses
	hearing defects - when your problem can’t be corrected with some kind of hearing aid
	problems with your heart and/or circulation – e.g. heart disease and related illnesses
	problems with breathing - e.g. asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergies that affect breathing
	speech disorders – any illness or disability that affects the voice, making oral communication difficult
	skin complaints - e.g. eczema, dermatitis, and similar allergic reactions that cause inflammation
	back pain or any other difficulties in the lower limbs and spine – e.g. you can’t sit down or be in one position for long
	reduced mobility – e.g. wheelchair users, and those who need to use crutches or other aids to walk about
	problems with using your hands/fingers – e.g. limited manual dexterity, especially reduced sensitivity or mobility of fingers