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Advice needed re adjustments at work

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I have to attend a meeting with my employers regarding my sickness absence. 

Several of my sickness days were directly due to depression and anxiety and were reported by me as such. However I'm finding it more difficult to cope with working full time - I get very tired, sometimes feel overloaded and get anxious about certain things. This often makes me "run down"  and more liable to get viruses and infections. 

I have decided that I need to reduce my hours significantly, as I feel much better and more able to cope if I have a couple of days holiday during a week, so I want to reduce my hours to part time. 

My GP assessed me using the AQ test a couple of months ago and offered me a referral for an "official"  diagnosis, but was of the opinion that I didn't really need it because I was able to work most of the time. I'm going to consult with him again next week to ask for a referral after this development. 

What I need to know is - what are the options if my firm can't offer me reduced hours? 

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  • Hi PF,

    I've edited my last post with a different link, which hopefully will get you to the booklet and perhaps some other useful resources.

    My cynical head tells me that if course your employer is going to be supportive of you waiting till you find another job, because it conveniently absolves them of their responsibilities to you as a disabled employee (whether providing reasonable adjustments, or ultimately possibly medically retiring you, which could well (should?) include pension provision).

    On the other hand, I know it's a horribly uncomfortable position to be in a job that is not going smoothly, the desire to leave the situation asap and being mentally worn down and therefore unable to assert one's own needs and rights while in the midst of it all without a lot of support.

    All the best for you and your health, whatever choices you make.

    Curious

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  • Hi PF,

    I've edited my last post with a different link, which hopefully will get you to the booklet and perhaps some other useful resources.

    My cynical head tells me that if course your employer is going to be supportive of you waiting till you find another job, because it conveniently absolves them of their responsibilities to you as a disabled employee (whether providing reasonable adjustments, or ultimately possibly medically retiring you, which could well (should?) include pension provision).

    On the other hand, I know it's a horribly uncomfortable position to be in a job that is not going smoothly, the desire to leave the situation asap and being mentally worn down and therefore unable to assert one's own needs and rights while in the midst of it all without a lot of support.

    All the best for you and your health, whatever choices you make.

    Curious

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