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Original poster

Work won’t send me to occupational health

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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:31

Work won’t send me to OH due to my mental health that worsening.

They know it’s a disability since I started 2 years ago.

I won’t go into details as boss might read MumsNet but I just need a bit of guidance.

Boss stated HR are stating there is no need. I’ve noticed my MH worsening recently and this week I’ve done no work due to poor concentration etc.

Any guidance?

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Somebodylikeyew · 16/11/2021 20:37

What support would you like put in place?

Gladioli23 · 16/11/2021 20:37

Why not get a fit note stating that you would be fit to perform duties with X adjustments from the GP but that they recommend that you are referred to OH as part of that adjustment?

mynameiscalypso · 16/11/2021 20:37

What are you hoping OH will do? That sounds like a sarky question but it's not meant to be - just trying to work out the best way to approach it. I would still think GP is first port of call. OH fulfil a purpose but that purpose isn't always to look after you.

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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:37

@HundredMilesAnHour

Go to your GP. You may need them to sign you off work. Then ask for OH to be involved as part of your return to work.
Isn’t that a bit of abusing the system?
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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:36

@JurgensCakeBaby

Have you been to your GP, your HR department or your Union?
It’s apparently coming from my HR department
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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:36

@Helpstopthepain

Can you not refer yourself?
Don’t think so.
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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:35

@XenoBitch

Is your GP involved at all?
No. She told me to to ask my GP but they will sign me of imo, they don’t have any powers.
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HundredMilesAnHour · 16/11/2021 20:35

Go to your GP. You may need them to sign you off work. Then ask for OH to be involved as part of your return to work.

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Mumstights · 16/11/2021 20:35

@mynameiscalypso

Have you spoken to your GP? When my GP signed me off, it was a condition of my return that OH were involved (admittedly OH are generally quite useless in my experience)
I don’t want to get to the point where I leave work…. That’s why I’m asking them to Send me to OH before.

Sorry should have said that

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mynameiscalypso · 16/11/2021 20:33

Have you spoken to your GP? When my GP signed me off, it was a condition of my return that OH were involved (admittedly OH are generally quite useless in my experience)

JurgensCakeBaby · 16/11/2021 20:32

Have you been to your GP, your HR department or your Union?

XenoBitch · 16/11/2021 20:32

Is your GP involved at all?

Helpstopthepain · 16/11/2021 20:32

Can you not refer yourself?