...I'm in a very similar position to Lynne-C as regards meetings etc.

Can anybody out there who works and has wonderful employers (!?!) give any examples of Reasonable Adjustments that have allowed them to continue work?

Not entirely convinced yet that the DDA will protect me from dismissal on capability grounds.......

Yesterday had to endure a Pathways to work Interview, despite having a job to go back to at the moment - they had no advice to offer on reasonable adjustments/Employment Law.

Thanks in advance for any examples, even ideas!!

I have to admit I was quite happy with how my (now former) employer treated me. Today was my last day as im moving to a new job closer to home.

When I started I got a desk assesment, given a chair that was easier to adapt than their standard chairs, given a wrists supports for the keyboard and mouse. I was sent to an external company who did an occupational health assesment report which was sent to my employer. That report recommended I get more frequent breaks and I was indeed granted those extra breaks. Stopped me getting sore from sitting down too long (i have damage to the bottom of my spine caused indirectly by the RA). My employer was brilliant the whole time I worked for them.

I start my new job on Monday and I dreading how theyre gonna treat me. I tend to try hide my condition from people when I start somewhere new. But not all employers are evil! Just some of them.

The last time i seen my rheumy I was told that if an employer tried to get rid of me cos of the RA he would take up my cause and fight the employer with me. I felt very happy to have that kind of support.

That is SO shameful, Mike!

To think that paramedics save lives (I am a BIG fan!) and they refuse to look after their own!

I know absolutely nothing about employment law, so I just wanted to say how terrible I think this is.

Amanda

Hi,
I was very lucky with my employer and especially my line manager and manager. I work at a private hospital and had been off sick for 6months, with attempts to return to work failing. Seen by occupational health, but that was just as I had started seeing rheumatology and had only just commenced medication and so no progress re pain and mobility. I was approached by my line manager who offered flexible working hours, so I could work my hours (30) any time during the 7 day period, and if I needed to leave due to feeling unwell I could make up at a later day. My job role was changed so I was not doing any work that would cause me discomfort. She got the whole team on board and my colleagues have been fantastic and very supportive. They look out for me and often stop me if they think I am putting myself at risk. I have been very lucky and I am certainly grateful. I have been doing this change in role for almost a year now, but despite this my union has been closely monitoring it.
Candy