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I would just be aware of the costs from some of these companies as they can be pricey.
Although Access to Work no longer assess them for the condition they will still come in and offer advice to the individuals in the workplace with a report and recommendations which is still free.
Best regards
Margaret
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With regrards to dyslexia the company below offer help and support for this condition, they have spoken at a number of conferences and have always been very helpful
https://www.geniuswithin.co.uk
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 10:17:21 +0000
From: Shaorn <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Flu
Hello All, I know it may be a little early but I am planning for the flu season 2018/9. Our uptake is very poor and we need to improve on this. We have clinics all across the UK and I am trying to source practitioners who can attend our clinics to administer flu vaccines. Could anyone who provides this service or who can point me in the right direction please respond off line so I can get some potential costs and plans together?
Thank you as always Sharon
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:47:43 +0000
From: "Adel Dickinson [Huddersfield]" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Dyslexia
Good Afternoon
Has anyone any recommendations / advice on the OH management of such a request?
A staff member has dyslexia and suffers from minor memory loss. They have been to see OH historically about both issues.
They have now approached their Manager to ask if the windows could be frosted as they find them a distraction due to the condition as they struggle to concentrate. This is both the windows to the outside and also a window within the office door (to allow students/colleagues to see if member of staff is present).
I have been asked if this would be a reasonable adjustment given the condition. I am aware it is a management decision in terms of what they deem to be reasonable. However, I would like to go back with some advise if possible. Would having clear windows be something that would be an issue for some one with dyslexia / minor memory loss? How would frosted windows be beneficial? Has anyone else had any experience of dealing with such a case / query? Keen to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks in advance.
Adel
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:20:21 -0000
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Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Adel
Have you tried contacting the British Dyslexia Association (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk)?
Chris
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:02:45 +0000
From: Vivienne Mulligan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Hi,
It’s the glare from the light that’s the problem, however changing the windows is not the answer. There are specific glasses made for people with dyslexia, Erlen lenses, which mostly resolves this issue, used a lot in schools to prevent glare or the black/white board. Also, adjust the computer screen to a lower brightness, the newer screen have anti-flicker technology inbuilt, if it's an older screen, a separate overlay anti-glare screen can be used. These are easily available.
Dyslexic people have issues with short term memory anyway, it was explained to me that it simply takes longer for things to move from their short term to long term memory, one in long term memory, there's no problems. This is absolutely a trait of dyslexia so it's perfectly reasonable that if you are distracted (by glare) or anything, it will affect your short term memory- like all of us. Dyslexic people usually have developed coping skills in childhood to help with short term memory problems, strict diary, to-do lists, reminders on phone, quick voice recording onto their phone ( anything that doesn’t involve writing is usually best though each person with dyslexia has their own strengths/weaknesses.
I think it would be reasonable in this case to implement some of the strategies above, perhaps reduce workload slightly if they are taking on a strategy that they haven't used before and review in a couple of weeks. I don’t think it’s a fair suggestion on the employer to go to the expense of changing windows that will affect all employees when changes to the individual employee may well resolve the issue.
Regards,
Vivienne
Vivienne Mulligan, RGN, MBS(SHWW), Grad IOSH, OHNAI Occupational Health and Safety Nurse Specialist
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Sent: 21 February 2018 11:48
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia
Good Afternoon
Has anyone any recommendations / advice on the OH management of such a request?
A staff member has dyslexia and suffers from minor memory loss. They have been to see OH historically about both issues.
They have now approached their Manager to ask if the windows could be frosted as they find them a distraction due to the condition as they struggle to concentrate. This is both the windows to the outside and also a window within the office door (to allow students/colleagues to see if member of staff is present).
I have been asked if this would be a reasonable adjustment given the condition. I am aware it is a management decision in terms of what they deem to be reasonable. However, I would like to go back with some advise if possible. Would having clear windows be something that would be an issue for some one with dyslexia / minor memory loss? How would frosted windows be beneficial? Has anyone else had any experience of dealing with such a case / query? Keen to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks in advance.
Adel
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:16:19 +0000
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Helen Margert (KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)"
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Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Hi
I would recommend a formal assessment either by the BDA or a Lexxic (both are similar in price). They are likely to make lots of recommendations however ultimately it is the managers decision and not ours as to what is reasonable to accommodate (based on many workshops with Diana Kloss about this matter). My reply to management is that we are not as OHAs trained to fully assess dyslexia, which affects everyone differently, and so a proper assessment is warrented.
Helen
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Hi,
It’s the glare from the light that’s the problem, however changing the windows is not the answer. There are specific glasses made for people with dyslexia, Erlen lenses, which mostly resolves this issue, used a lot in schools to prevent glare or the black/white board. Also, adjust the computer screen to a lower brightness, the newer screen have anti-flicker technology inbuilt, if it's an older screen, a separate overlay anti-glare screen can be used. These are easily available.
Dyslexic people have issues with short term memory anyway, it was explained to me that it simply takes longer for things to move from their short term to long term memory, one in long term memory, there's no problems. This is absolutely a trait of dyslexia so it's perfectly reasonable that if you are distracted (by glare) or anything, it will affect your short term memory- like all of us. Dyslexic people usually have developed coping skills in childhood to help with short term memory problems, strict diary, to-do lists, reminders on phone, quick voice recording onto their phone ( anything that doesn’t involve writing is usually best though each person with dyslexia has their own strengths/weaknesses.
I think it would be reasonable in this case to implement some of the strategies above, perhaps reduce workload slightly if they are taking on a strategy that they haven't used before and review in a couple of weeks. I don’t think it’s a fair suggestion on the employer to go to the expense of changing windows that will affect all employees when changes to the individual employee may well resolve the issue.
Regards,
Vivienne
Vivienne Mulligan, RGN, MBS(SHWW), Grad IOSH, OHNAI Occupational Health and Safety Nurse Specialist
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Adel Dickinson [Huddersfield]
Sent: 21 February 2018 11:48
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia
Good Afternoon
Has anyone any recommendations / advice on the OH management of such a request?
A staff member has dyslexia and suffers from minor memory loss. They have been to see OH historically about both issues.
They have now approached their Manager to ask if the windows could be frosted as they find them a distraction due to the condition as they struggle to concentrate. This is both the windows to the outside and also a window within the office door (to allow students/colleagues to see if member of staff is present).
I have been asked if this would be a reasonable adjustment given the condition. I am aware it is a management decision in terms of what they deem to be reasonable. However, I would like to go back with some advise if possible. Would having clear windows be something that would be an issue for some one with dyslexia / minor memory loss? How would frosted windows be beneficial? Has anyone else had any experience of dealing with such a case / query? Keen to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks in advance.
Adel
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:41:56 +0000
From: Lindsey Hall <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Hi Adel
Sounds a strange one to me but might be worth a call to Nancy Doyle or one of her colleagues at Genius Within www.geniuswithin.co.uk who might be able to help.
Thanks
Lindsey
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia
Good Afternoon
Has anyone any recommendations / advice on the OH management of such a request?
A staff member has dyslexia and suffers from minor memory loss. They have been to see OH historically about both issues.
They have now approached their Manager to ask if the windows could be frosted as they find them a distraction due to the condition as they struggle to concentrate. This is both the windows to the outside and also a window within the office door (to allow students/colleagues to see if member of staff is present).
I have been asked if this would be a reasonable adjustment given the condition. I am aware it is a management decision in terms of what they deem to be reasonable. However, I would like to go back with some advise if possible. Would having clear windows be something that would be an issue for some one with dyslexia / minor memory loss? How would frosted windows be beneficial? Has anyone else had any experience of dealing with such a case / query? Keen to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks in advance.
Adel
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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:20:24 +0000
From: Sarah Holling <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Just as a cheap option it is possible to purchase adhesive frosting for windows - a lot of houses use it where their front windows face onto the street. It sure if this could be an option depending on the location of the windows.
Sarah Holling
> On 21 Feb 2018, at 13:16, PARSONS, Helen Margert (KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi
> I would recommend a formal assessment either by the BDA or a Lexxic (both are similar in price). They are likely to make lots of recommendations however ultimately it is the managers decision and not ours as to what is reasonable to accommodate (based on many workshops with Diana Kloss about this matter). My reply to management is that we are not as OHAs trained to fully assess dyslexia, which affects everyone differently, and so a proper assessment is warrented.
>
> Helen
>
> Helen Parsons MSc RN SCPHN
> Service Manager
> Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Kings College Hospital
> NHS Foundation Trust Jennie Lee House, Love Walk London
> SE5 9RS
>
> Telephone: 020 3299 7533
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> King's College Hospital Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
> is fully accredited to the standards for Safe Effective Quality
> Occupational Health Services. www.seqohs.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Vivienne Mulligan
> Sent: 21 February 2018 13:03
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia
>
> Hi,
>
> It’s the glare from the light that’s the problem, however changing the windows is not the answer. There are specific glasses made for people with dyslexia, Erlen lenses, which mostly resolves this issue, used a lot in schools to prevent glare or the black/white board. Also, adjust the computer screen to a lower brightness, the newer screen have anti-flicker technology inbuilt, if it's an older screen, a separate overlay anti-glare screen can be used. These are easily available.
>
> Dyslexic people have issues with short term memory anyway, it was explained to me that it simply takes longer for things to move from their short term to long term memory, one in long term memory, there's no problems. This is absolutely a trait of dyslexia so it's perfectly reasonable that if you are distracted (by glare) or anything, it will affect your short term memory- like all of us. Dyslexic people usually have developed coping skills in childhood to help with short term memory problems, strict diary, to-do lists, reminders on phone, quick voice recording onto their phone ( anything that doesn’t involve writing is usually best though each person with dyslexia has their own strengths/weaknesses.
>
> I think it would be reasonable in this case to implement some of the strategies above, perhaps reduce workload slightly if they are taking on a strategy that they haven't used before and review in a couple of weeks. I don’t think it’s a fair suggestion on the employer to go to the expense of changing windows that will affect all employees when changes to the individual employee may well resolve the issue.
>
> Regards,
>
> Vivienne
>
> Vivienne Mulligan, RGN, MBS(SHWW), Grad IOSH, OHNAI Occupational
> Health and Safety Nurse Specialist
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Adel Dickinson [Huddersfield]
> Sent: 21 February 2018 11:48
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia
>
> Good Afternoon
>
> Has anyone any recommendations / advice on the OH management of such a request?
>
> A staff member has dyslexia and suffers from minor memory loss. They have been to see OH historically about both issues.
>
> They have now approached their Manager to ask if the windows could be frosted as they find them a distraction due to the condition as they struggle to concentrate. This is both the windows to the outside and also a window within the office door (to allow students/colleagues to see if member of staff is present).
>
> I have been asked if this would be a reasonable adjustment given the condition. I am aware it is a management decision in terms of what they deem to be reasonable. However, I would like to go back with some advise if possible. Would having clear windows be something that would be an issue for some one with dyslexia / minor memory loss? How would frosted windows be beneficial? Has anyone else had any experience of dealing with such a case / query? Keen to see what your thoughts are.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Adel
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:19:47 +0800
From: Tracy <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Flu
Hi Sharon
I may be able to help if you want to email me off site [log in to unmask]
Thanks
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