Hi
I am looking to return to work during my chemo and have a return to work meeting tomorrow afternoon. I have Statement of Fitness for Work which states that I may benefit from a "phased return to work " and “altered hours” and also noted that I am able to work part time. I also have a letter from my bcn, stating that she considers that I am coping well with the chemo, and would benefit returning to work part time.
The email from my employers confirming the meeting states:
Please bring all your documentation with you confirming that your doctor is happy for you to return to work, if you have not already submitted this to HR. The document should detail the number of hours per week they feel you are able to cope with and also what duties you are/are not allowed to do. This will form the basis for planning your work schedule.
They also state they won’t let me do anything “stressful”!
I don’t think either my doctor or bcn will provide anything so prescriptive - are my employers allowed to ask for this?
I thought the whole point of the meeting would be discuss all this. I am someone who is effectively an administrator, collating information for submitting bids to bodies such as the DWP for training etc.
I can’t find anywhere about having Dr stipulating hours that I am allowed to work. I thought the whole point of a phased return was to in effect “suck it and see” and review regularly!
Any info would be gratefully received - have phoned MacMillan and they seemed to agree with my perception