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<blockquote data-quote="JRT" data-source="post: 2287161" data-attributes="member: 520947"><p>I understand where you are coming from.Are you in a Union? I work in care and face similar issues. They are supposed to work with you to do an individual risk assessment to reduce risk ,offer you a less risk work area role . I think if none of that possible they could furlough you. My employers so far have ignored all requests to work from home-even though there are things I could of done,no alternative role or risk assessment. Like you I'm signed off sick.</p><p>See what OH say,ask for written account of conversation. </p><p>One thing I did learn from my Union today is that the risk includes how you get to work. I need to get two buses. Apparently the Government have an infection control fund which can be used by employers to pay for taxis for vulnerable employees.</p><p>I have personally found it a very grey area. There are many reports of the number of deaths from Covid where diabetes is underlying condition. Diabetes UK are demanding extra support for diabetics. When I called them I was told diabetes is a protected characteristic and is apparently a hidden disability. </p><p>In my personal experience this isnt translating to real world. GPs vary in how supportive they are. I've heard some are excellent. Mine is very grudgingly supportive. On two occasions she said it would be different if shielded. When she spoke to me last she admitted she has many patients in same position but this situation could go on for a year and cant be signed off forever. She then commented she has a diabetic patient who returned to care work and is quite happy! I thought that rather unkind as of course individual risk is so variable depending on age,bmi,where you work how you get there!</p><p>For me the most telling fact is even the government on Co.Uk are advising minimising contact outside of household etc etc. If I equate that to my setting it's almost laughable that there could be anybody questioning it!</p><p>See what Occupational health say. Hopefully you have a supportive GP. A union may be of help. Above all else dont feel pressurised into a situation you dont feel safe in. It may be that in the future legislation/government policies catch up with the situation. Until then I think it will be an increasing problem,especially when Shielding restrictions are lifted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JRT, post: 2287161, member: 520947"] I understand where you are coming from.Are you in a Union? I work in care and face similar issues. They are supposed to work with you to do an individual risk assessment to reduce risk ,offer you a less risk work area role . I think if none of that possible they could furlough you. My employers so far have ignored all requests to work from home-even though there are things I could of done,no alternative role or risk assessment. Like you I'm signed off sick. See what OH say,ask for written account of conversation. One thing I did learn from my Union today is that the risk includes how you get to work. I need to get two buses. Apparently the Government have an infection control fund which can be used by employers to pay for taxis for vulnerable employees. I have personally found it a very grey area. There are many reports of the number of deaths from Covid where diabetes is underlying condition. Diabetes UK are demanding extra support for diabetics. When I called them I was told diabetes is a protected characteristic and is apparently a hidden disability. In my personal experience this isnt translating to real world. GPs vary in how supportive they are. I've heard some are excellent. Mine is very grudgingly supportive. On two occasions she said it would be different if shielded. When she spoke to me last she admitted she has many patients in same position but this situation could go on for a year and cant be signed off forever. She then commented she has a diabetic patient who returned to care work and is quite happy! I thought that rather unkind as of course individual risk is so variable depending on age,bmi,where you work how you get there! For me the most telling fact is even the government on Co.Uk are advising minimising contact outside of household etc etc. If I equate that to my setting it's almost laughable that there could be anybody questioning it! See what Occupational health say. Hopefully you have a supportive GP. A union may be of help. Above all else dont feel pressurised into a situation you dont feel safe in. It may be that in the future legislation/government policies catch up with the situation. Until then I think it will be an increasing problem,especially when Shielding restrictions are lifted. [/QUOTE]
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