Sickness

indigoblue11

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mynameistallulah

You do not have to see the doctor (presumably occupational health), but if your sickness caused your work to suffer, the fact that you did not comply could be used against you.

You do not have anything to lose by seeing OH. It may even have positive consequences, they may (or may not) be able to access private healthcare services to get you treated more quickly.

ohreally

indigoblue11 wrote: »

I have been experiencing a couple of episodes of sickness whilst at work and do not take time off for this.

However my boss wants me to see their doctor as they are worried about me.

I am under a doctor at the moment and am having tests at the hospital and have the appointment letters to prove it.

I do not want to go down their route as I have a doctor already that I trust

Two entirely different perspectives.

The employer is most likely arranging a management referral to an occupational health provider. This has nothing to do with your GP and how he approaches your issues, they are completely separate and have little if anything in common.

Your GP exists to treat you, the OH service will provide their client (your employer) with the opinion they seek.

antonic

I am a Civil Servant with two disabilities which are covered by the Equality Act 2010 (one hidden, one not) , when I was asked to see the Occupational Health doctor I did
a) because I had nothing to hide and
b) if its all on record they could still get rid of me (if they wanted to) BUT it would be very difficult for them.

I did it to protect myself and to get the specialist equipment that I needed, NOT for their benefit.

That`s the mindset you need, think of YOU first, because they wont !.

DCFC79

indigoblue11 wrote: »

I have been experiencing a couple of episodes of sickness whilst at work and do not take time off for this.

However my boss wants me to see their doctor as they are worried about me.

I am under a doctor at the moment and am having tests at the hospital and have the appointment letters to prove it.

I do not want to go down their route as I have a doctor already that I trust.

Can anyone help as to where I stand?

I can understand you want to see the doctor you trust but the 1 you would get referred to by the employer could well get things doen quicker maybe or find the reason about your sickness. Nothing wrong with seing the OH

indigoblue11

Thanks for your replies.

My work is not affected by my sickness, however working with a bunch of fussing interfering women is quite intimidating.

My manager is not from this country and does not appreciate our nhs priorities. I have tried explaining on numerous accessions why there are waiting lists for clinics and it seems like she's not listening to me.

I have private out of work issues that are a worry to me, however I do not bring this into work and this added issue at work is causing my worrying levels to increase.

My contract states that they can request I see their doctor following any period of absence. However there has been no absence on these occasions.

I feel incredibly trapped.

ohreally

What do you perceive the problem to be?

mynameistallulah

indigoblue11 wrote: »

Thanks for your replies.

My work is not affected by my sickness, however working with a bunch of fussing interfering women is quite intimidating.

My manager is not from this country and does not appreciate our nhs priorities. I have tried explaining on numerous accessions why there are waiting lists for clinics and it seems like she's not listening to me.

I have private out of work issues that are a worry to me, however I do not bring this into work and this added issue at work is causing my worrying levels to increase.

My contract states that they can request I see their doctor following any period of absence. However there has been no absence on these occasions.

I feel incredibly trapped.

If you are being sick at work it is affecting your work!

You need to change your outlook on this - your colleagues "fussing" could equally be their way of showing they care. On the information given, the only things trapping you are the barriers you are putting up.

cashbackproblems

It obviously is effecting your work in some way otherwise why would this issue be raised by your managers?! And an OH appointment is nothing but a checkup, why would you say no to a second opinion especially given the state of our nhs

indigoblue11

Thanks again for the replies.

Ive thought about this some more, I will do what they want just to pacify them. I can only imagine they will follow the same steps as the doctor I am already under.

However the repetitiveness of explaining my issue to doctors is grating on me.

ohreally

indigoblue11 wrote: »

I will do what they want just to pacify them. I can only imagine they will follow the same steps as the doctor I am already under

This is about keeping you in a job, not pacifying "them". If this is an OH management referal, you may have little option but to attend.

Your GP has a duty of care towards their patient (you) and must act in your best interest, this is not the purpose of an OH referal.
You should understand this before you attend. Ensure you know why your going to any OH appt and ask to be provided with the questions being put to OH ahead of your appt. The purpose of the visit is unlikely to be a chat, they will follow a defined format to adress managements concerns re your on-going condition.