Why did he not just ask OH if he could have this fairly reasonable
adjustment? Surely he didn’t need a GP note at all.
There have been recent discussions on Jisc about
pregnancy related matters, and the difference between "nice to have" and
"clinically essential". If not working in a chilled environment is "nice to
have" then the GP is well within his rights to charge for his little slip of
paper.
Hi Eileen, Thanks for that. Trouble is, he's still at work - he didn't want
to be signed off sick, just wanted treatment and a temporary adjustment whilst
the treatment took effect. Regards,
Andy Heslop
Occupational Health
Advisor
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Dear list,
I've just seen an employee who presented a
manager with a private note (he was charged £15) requesting that he avoid
working in a chilled environment for two weeks whilst he receives treatment for
a chest infection.
Neither his manager or I have a problem with this -
I'm just a little perplexed as to why he was charged. He was seen by his own GP
in a routine clinic and was prescribed treatment. He mentioned what he did for a
living and asked for support with a temporary workplace adjustment. Should he
not have just been given a Fit Note with the adjustments recorded on that?
Before I send him back to query why he was charged, I would value the
opinion of anyone who knows the facts regarding
charging.
Andy
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