Advice as to what to do regarding cancer and stress

Gordie1975

alexjonsson wrote: »

I have cancer too, I just wanted to wish you all the best with your treatment.

You say that you get three months' full pay and six months at 50%. Have you considered taking advantage of this and giving up work while having your treatment? That is the reason the policy is there, and your employer would/should understand. If you are on chemotherapy your GP would sign you off without hesitation.

There is always the risk that you would be dismissed under the grounds of 'being incapable to do your job', but if your employer has a policy in place such as the above then this may not be their first course of action and they may well support you through it until you're fit to go back.

Thank you, im unsure what the company will do, they changed owners a few years ago, instantly scrapped all bonuses and payment for overtime, so no matter how many hours you work you get the same, im really surprised they still pay 100% pay for my sickness, im sure they would have stopped it if they could, so it must be a bit of a legal minefield.

Ive never had any sick before, so im unsure how the company will react, my Area manager is fine, but above her it starts to get all about figures, and they have no interest in you as a person, just that you are tool their to make money.

the company over the last 5 years has increased profits massively, they did this by expanding, at the same time they cut all benefits and bonuses the leadership get, so increasing the profit further.

By the way, good luck with your illness, i hope it all goes well for you.

t0rt0ise

If you have cancer you are immediately classed as disabled for employment purposes so it is likely that your work will be extra careful in their dealings with you. Many employers are scared of the laws surrounding work and disability rights.

patman99

As a cancer sufferer you are also entitled to a blue badge for life.

You are entitled to take 3 months off at full pay so take it. The chemo will leave you tired as a local radio DJ revealed to the world as she battled cancer twice.

Having lost my dad a few weeks ago after he was cleared of lung cancer, I do hope that the chemo and any subsequent radiotherapy works for you.

Gigervamp

patman99 wrote: »

As a cancer sufferer you are also entitled to a blue badge for life.

Really? I've not seen that on my council's website. Have you got a link please?

missbiggles1

patman99 wrote: »

As a cancer sufferer you are also entitled to a blue badge for life.

You are entitled to take 3 months off at full pay so take it. The chemo will leave you tired as a local radio DJ revealed to the world as she battled cancer twice.

Having lost my dad a few weeks ago after he was cleared of lung cancer, I do hope that the chemo and any subsequent radiotherapy works for you.

I'm pretty sure that isn't true otherwise those of us who survived cancer 30 or 40 years ago would be taking all the parking spaces!

Seriously, There's no reason why someone with cancer would even be awarded a blue badge automatically in the first place, it depends upon need, unless you get certain benefits.

marliepanda

Weird that Macmillan don't mention anything about 'being entitled to s blue badge for life'

Probably because it's not true.

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Nonetheless sorry to be reading your news patman99 x

Starrystarrynight1

I wonder if it would be worth asking for an Access to Work assessment, if you're wanting to stay in work, that is, OP.

I have mobility problems and have been helped with assistive technology software, and I know of another staff member who receives transport to work each day. I believe he pays a contribution which matches the equivalent fare on public transport, and the remainder is paid by Access to Work.
I appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different, and each assessment will differ, but might be worth applying to see if there is any help they can suggest.

I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis, and of your very thoughtless and unsympathetic colleagues. OP.

mum2one

sorry abput ur diagnosis, I have my father going through cancer at the mo.

As for work - with the cancer you treated medically and have some more protection,
are you in a union.

As for when off sick - bed / dvds etc - it sounds like depression

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What I would suggest is speak to the mcmillian nurse - they will help fill in the pip form. offer some advice re money etc. also worth mentioning how you feel, they would be arrange councelling etc.

-Another trail of thought (from help we had). When your in hospital for the operation, on coming home, The Red Cross offer a voluntry service - home from hospital. Whether its equipment hire, support of someone to chat to.

-Oncologist - speak tp them if you need anything

Good luck, my thoughts are with you xx