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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Hi I'venow started back to work,as I said in previous posts, and although I was told at my return to work interview a risk assessment would be done it still has not been. I have emailed my manager twice now and still nothing. Is a risk assessment required or is it merely down to employers...
  2. K

    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    I was lucky I had mine just before all this started. I feel for you. The pain is just constant. Hope your op is rescheduled soon. I can tell you it works!
  3. K

    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    The whole situation is grim. I must admit, as I said before, it definitely seems to depend on area and GP. I had my return to work meet today. They are doing a risk assessment but weirdly I wont get to see it till the morning after my first night back but at least now they are not taking new...
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Knee is good thank you. Having been in pain for years would highly recommend! Swells in heat but that happens for up to a year apparently! Off to my return to work interview in couple hours as back monday and will remind my boss of being clinically vulnerable but let's be honest, their only...
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    That's strange! I wonder why? Different GP, different view maybe? I have been off since February 26th as had knee replacement. T2D, hypertension and take various meds including statin. I am night nurse in home that has covid patients and I can't say I'm overly thrilled about going back Que sera...
  6. K

    Metformin for life??

    I was diagnosed in March when hba1c was 6.8. Just had repeat and 7%. Told I am going to be on Metformin now 'for life'. Are they kidding?! Now looking at box of tablets thinking I dont even want to start them. Do I have to take? I'd rather do this with lifestyle changes. Soon as I have my knee...
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    Diagnosed in March. Just had next hba1c and now 7% from 6.8. Put on Metformin and told 'for...

    Diagnosed in March. Just had next hba1c and now 7% from 6.8. Put on Metformin and told 'for life'. WHAT?? Dont even want to start these!