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rob22459
rob22459

Hi I am a 38 year old man who suffers with cfs & fibromyalgia, when I get a cold it brings on my symptoms really aggressively and I have to have time off work. How can I get my doc to liase with my employer regarding the time off I have and need? Hope this post makes sense??? 

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  • Fidd
    Fidd rob22459

    Posted

    Have you spoken to your doctor? Some are good and supportive, some are not. Fingers-crossed!
    • rob22459
      rob22459 Fidd

      Posted

      thanks for your reply, yes spoken to the doc today and they have sent a letter to work explaining the illness and asking for their understanding of my time off. 
  • JulieBadger
    JulieBadger rob22459

    Posted

    If you are in the UK I think the Action for ME have a Welfare Rights Officer who could advise you? Good Luck
  • susie_63109
    susie_63109 rob22459

    Posted

    Hi rob,

    fibromyalgia and CFS come under the EqualityAct 2010 as they are long term conditions that affect your day to day activities you don't say whether yr employer is aware of this but if they are you can ask them to make reasonable adjustments one of these could be that any sickness related to these conditions is not counted with regular sickness eg flu or tonsillitis. Under this act you should not face any disciplinary action, bullying or intimidation for needing extra sick days. 

    • rob22459
      rob22459 susie_63109

      Posted

      Hi Susie, 

      Thanks for your reply, yes work are aware and have been good so far but I get the feeling they are starting to get fed up with me having time off. Work have a letter from my doctor asking for their understanding so I guess I don't really need to do anything unless I get disciplinary action for my time off??

  • keely40239
    keely40239 rob22459

    Posted

    I've been off of work since September awaiting first appointment with hospital consultant. My managers and Occupational Health are aware and out of the blue I've received forms to allow them access to my medical records. 
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