Hi Helen
I think i maybe able to help,i have had 2 occupational health interviews.Now i had the choice either to attend at their offices or have a "over the phone interview".I had the over the phone version which saved me a 24 mile round trip.
After the "interview" you will/should receive a written report of the meeting,below are the headings on my report.
[b]Currents health issues[/b]-You give them info about your condition,treatment,how you feel while on and off medication.let them know about your medical certificate (if you have one)and just tell them how you feel you would like to return to work.My advisor has stated that I would have a disability relevant to the Equality act 2010 and is clearly defined in the act.
[b]Current capacity for employment[/b]
My advisor stated in this section about my ability to return to work at this stage,also included about any change of hours that may have been requested when returning to work.
My employers (local authority) have been very very supportive,and I have not found this a problem area.You should be able to take union representation in should you need.
You maybe asked to share the report with your line management,but this needs your agreement.
I have been off work now for 9 months and had 3 home visits from my manager and 2 Occupational health interviews all have been very supportive,with thoughts towards my return to work when ready after SCT and allo graph.
I asked the question-"will i be made redundant at the 12 month point?" answer was absolutely not!
The only thing to watch for I think.. is early retirement due to medical condition.
Hope the above helps
cheers Paul
