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Mazza

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Mazza

Having felt that it would be a benefit to have my role at work reviewed with regard to how my performance is rated and what is expected of me, taking into consideration my condition, I wondered if anybody who has gone through this process can share what the outcome was and what information they had to provide their employer with. I have been informed that this will be a formal process invlolving H.R and Occupational Health. My G.P and Possibly Healthcare specialist will be contacted. I would love if someone could share any details of their experience of this.

 

Thanks guys x :dunno:

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Nick

Hi Mazza,

Best advice I could give is read up on your employment rights ( http://www.mstrust.org.uk/information/publications/at-work-with-ms/at-diagnosis.jsp#will ) and understand your employment contract. This is a rather two sided coin, on the one hand you may be eligible for better support in working through the 'Access to Work' scheme

http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

On the other hand your employer may take a different view of things!

I would also consider taking somebody with you to any 'formal meetings' I know there are some first class employers out there but sadly there are also some who lack understanding in relation to the 'Equalities Act' So find out as much as possible first and have ready some practical suggestions from your side, that new knowledge can only be helpful.

 

Nick


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Mazza

Thanks. I will be reading up on what my rights are. Hopefully I have a well informed employer !

 

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Hezza

Hi Mazza,

I was referred to Occupational Health after a long time signed off form work and recovering from my 1st relapse. All in all I found it to be a positive experience and certainly felt that the OH doctor was on "my side".

 

There's a bit more info in this old thread: http://ms-people.com/forum/topic/16920-occupational-therapists/

 

Hope this helps and that all goes well for you.

 

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Rolley

I went through this process on an ongoing basis for the last five years of my employment (I retired early last June).

I am convinced that without the involvement of OH I would have been forced to retire earlier. Partly because of the stance they took with my employer, and partly because of the advice they were able to give me.

 

If you are just entering into the process you would be best to enter the process with an open mind and a positive attitude.

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cazza

I have to agree with Rolley and co. my experience with OH was very positive, infact they were the first people i came across (work related) that seemed to understand me.

It was as a result of that meeting i finally finished work, got all my work pension sorted out and found a weight lifted from my shoulders.

Go there, with an open mind (as has been said) tell themm how it is for YOU, what will help and what you would like to happen. Be open and honest with them, their role is to support you, not punish you.

 

Good luck/

Cazza x


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Mazza

Thank you all for your comments. I wasn't sure what to expect but you have all given me an idea of what happens next. Hopefully I will have a good experience with O.H. and it will be of some benefit to me at work. :crossfinger:

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