I also agree with Lesley
If continuing in current role and there has been no health problems,
the person should continue
If changing hours, contract or role, then a new Health Questionnaire
should be completed and screened accordingly
To do anyhting else is surely ageist!
Joseph Buggy
Occupational Health Advisor
QEQMH
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust
01843-234478 Direct
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I agree with Lindsay.
This subject has come up in connection to our volunteers. A large
percentage
are older people and are taking some form of medication.
We have taken the stance that fitness should be based on risk
assessment as
with all jobs. If one of the volunteers has a protracted period of
absence due
to sickness absence then we will review their fitness to undertake
their
current post or recommend alternative type of work. We have done this
in light
of forthcoming legislation -to say nothing of appreciating our
volunteers!
Jean
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