Occupational Health

Jude57

Own_Worst_Enermy said:

Thank you for all info, anything helps, I was just madly thinking ohhh could they come out to my home as we’d request I work there to begin with and they might want to see that I don’t intend to sit on the floor or something! In bad luck the role is supposed to be non remote now and I cannot drive the distance to the town where the depot is situated without risk time being.

I may also be keeping the catheter in and I can pee for Britain! This hospital rollercoaster is getting testing and where I thought least part of Occupational Health could help with counselling maybe from past vibes I’d read as a plus, the ward I’m on is going to organise someone to come and speak to me whilst as inpatient as I’m really coming apart in here I’m ashamed to say.

I’m really hopeful as my employer is a big national name and does at least recognise the industry union, that and WFH when it helped employer, I really live in hope.  They’ve a good modern state of the art depot with a lift just a case of time.

Thank you so much for reading my ramblings.

It doesn't matter whether your employer recognises a Union or not. What matters, from your point of view and getting support with work issues, is whether you are a Union member. Most Unions won't represent you if you aren't a member and unless your issue has wider implications (for example unequal pay or safety concerns) affecting other members, you can't just join after the issue crops up. 

Something else to consider is what you might reasonably need to enable you to do your job either from home or in the workplace. You could request an Access to Work assessment. It's separate from OH and is a government scheme to provide advice and funding for working people who are dealing with physical or mental health conditions:

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

Being proactive also demonstrates to your employer that you are doing everything you can t facilitate your return to work.