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Time off work for Dr and hospital appointments?

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NicoleB189

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I was just wondering what other people do when they have hospital or doctors appointments. I always take a half day of my annual leave, but sometimes it really adds up and I feel I also do need to have my full annual leave. I am usually ready for a break by the time that comes around.

What does everyone else do?
 
Hi, we're given 2 hrs time off for GP appointments but I often end up taking half day annual leave so I dont have the pressure/hassle of having to get back to work. Our HR Police like to see an appointment card too. It also depends on what time the appointment is. For say an early afternoon appointment it nevers seems worth going back to work. :lol:

Nik
 
Since diagnosis I've always found my employers to be flexible when it comes to hospital appointments, usually try and work them around my holiday time but this isn't always possible.
 
I tend to work extra hours to make up for my appointments. I always try to get them first thing on a morning, or last thing at night - then work through lunch or work over. Work are ok with this, but sometimes I do feel like I'm taking the mick :?
 
My employers allow "reasonable" time off for Dr and clinic appointments that can't be dealt with in my lunch hour. They see it as equal opps for people with chronic health problems that require regular assessments by medical staff to enable me to stay fit for work.


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Hi, I get around this by booking my days off to coincide with my appointments, I work a "5 out of 7" rota so my day off could be a Wednesday or a Saturday or any other day, if I have an early appointment (before 10am) then I work a late shift, I get my blood tests done in a morning when I am working a late so I don't have to worry about time off, I find this works for me and several of my colleagues who also have medical conditions requiring check ups etc. I have never been absent from work, for appointments, sickness or anything else.
 
I've never worked anywhere that has had a problem with me taking as much time asi need for appointments . If I can't get an early morning appointment I'm also able to work from home for the rest of the day to save on travelling,


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Having time off for appointments with your GP and the hospital should be allowed as you are covered under the Disability Discrimination Act. Any employer not allowing this is breaking the law.
My manager is aware of the DDA and does not raise any eyebrows when i ask for time for my appointments.
 
What happens if you are an employee of your own company?

I get paid per hour, so any hours I don't work, I don't get paid.

Have had to take off three days so far, only diagnosed Type 1 about 6 weeks ago.
 
hi if i only need a couple of hours off my boss allows us to make it up by working extra hours during the week , until times got tough for him he used to pay us for doctors and hospital appointments
 
I usually try to get the appointment for my day off (I'm on a rotating shift pattern, so no week the same). Or tpwards the end of my shift so that I don't have to miss too much work. If they were to complain I would tell them to add up the unofficial smoking breaks the smokers take! In a week their 'breaks' would easily cover my leaving half an hour early!
 
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