need some hr advice please

[BabyHMummy]

Hi peeps,

I am signed off work due to.anxiety however having been forced to attend a meeting with occ health Dr at work he has stated that I am physical incapable of working due to. A pre existing injury (caused at work) and the fact that due to pg I cannot take my uber strong painkillers.

If I am reading the direct gov site correctly then they have to put me on medical suspension as another role within company isn't possible. Am I correct?

I tried to discuss with my hr advisor at work but she seemed clueless.

Thanks in advance

[chanie44]

If you are well enough to attend work, but there is some element of the role that could be dangerous to you and your baby. That would be a medical suspension.

If you are unwell and unable to work, that's sickness absence. If the sickness absence is maternity related, it can't be counted for sickness absence monitoring purposes.

[BabyHMummy]

Ty..I am not.well enough due.to.anxiety.however the occ health position was even.if I was I am physically unable to be at work.due to pain in my shoulder...there.is.no.other task I.cam.do.as simply opening the doors at work damages.it.and causes me.immense pain

[chanie44]

Well, that would be classed as sickness absence as opposed to medical suspension.

[BabyHMummy]

Thanks hun. Will see my gp