Is it allowed to not give people on Antidepressants jobs?
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Hi all, i applied for Camp America this summer, for those of you that don't know it's a programme that runs throughout the summer in different places in America, it's a camp for different types of kids, they do arts and crafts and sports etc. I was rejected on the basis that i am currently taking anti depressants, surely that cannot be right? The tablets help me to feel better, i am able to hold down jobs and have kept going with my university course, yes this affects me but not my ability to carry out a normal life....
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A difficult question!
It could be one of those jobs that due to having to go out of the country means they cannot make reasonable changes to the job.
Her is a link to the law on employment rights for people with mental illness.
I really do hope you find the answers you are seeking.
http://www.mindfulemployer.net/DDA%20-%20Mental%20Health%20briefing%20note%20Apr%202007.pdf
You could also contact MIND, who are very supportive and will know the ins and outs of employment: http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/
Melbi x
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1. Are there medical requirements for participating on the programme?
Due to the nature of the programme there are some medical conditions that cannot be accepted. Camp America has 40 years experience of sending young people to summer camps. During this time we have developed considerable experience and expertise in determining which medical conditions are appropriate for the camp environment and which are not. At all times we seek to put the health and welfare of our participants and the children in their care first.
We will always try to be fair and to judge each case on its merits but there are some medical conditions that are made much worse in the excitement of summer camps and there are other conditions, which are regarded more seriously in the United States than in Europe or other countries, and for which it is consequently impossible for us to obtain insurance coverage. There are some conditions and disabilities, which completely rule people out of consideration. There are others, which depend upon the amount of time that has elapsed since an event or upon the severity of the original condition. [b:6eedd40f68]For example, people with a recent history of depression will not be allowed to apply for the programme.[/b:6eedd40f68]
We apologise if some of our terms seem harsh however, our policy is based on experience and we believe it is better to make such policies explicit and not to disappoint people late in the application process. Please be aware anyone who is dishonest on their forms will find themselves cancelled from the programme.
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Being in employment in the UK is one thing, being employed to work abroad can bring lots of problems with health issues. Insurance being a major one.
Well found Dr_Spock.
Amy, perhaps you could apply for some summer camps over here? I know it isn't quite as glamorous but it will be good experience and hopefully good for your morale which in return will help your depression.
You can always re-apply for Camp America next year or the year after.
Good luck and wishing you all the best for the future
Melbi x