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