Sorry the latest guidance to OHP’s  is 2011 not 2009, must have clicked on the wrong doc!

Karen

Hi Sue

You might find the following link  http://timeline.lge.gov.uk/Statutory%20Guidance%20and%20circulars/statguide.htm useful as it has up to date info on the LGS, I also attach the regulations and a doc from the FOM which is a useful read..

I also work to build up a case and then refer on to an independent OHP. I had a case go to tribunal last year because the employer dismissed rather than allow them to go through the process of eihr, it is based on the case First West Yorkshire limited v Haigh, I attach the case – again good background knowledge to have particularly for the capability issues.

Regards

Karen

Great, thanks for clarifying. That’s exactly what we do here so I am reassured. I think we are jolly good value for money in light of the cost savings of a second OHP!

Thanks Sue. Usually it was because the first OHP was building up the case and the LGPS rules required an Independent OHP decision therefore the case was then referred on. We used to build up the case then our OHP (who had not had any dealings with the employee) was able to undertake the Independent OHP role. This worked very well and the LGPS never made any comments on the process.

Yes thanks Julie, we do always use OHP but in previous local authorities it was 2 OHPs for validation. For financial reasons we are using OHA and OHP as the 2 opinions, just wondered if the rationale for 2 OHPs was based on something I was not aware of.

Morning everyone,

LGPS rules are very clear the decision must be made by an OHP. We used to progress case to final decision then pass on to our OHP when I worked in Local Government. I think the main reason is to reduce numbers of appeals.

Sue,

My understanding is that it has to be a medic & memory recalls the regs state the level of qualification accepted, including a GP with Dip Occ Med, as opposed to an OP( of course, in my opinion OPs will give a more informed decision)

Maggie

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Dear list

We are in the process of reviewing our processes and procedures iro the above- is anyone out there working with the LGPS that we can liaise with? At present we are using an OHA for the first opinion, and the second opinion is given by our OHP. When I worked at Hampshire CC we used 2 OHPs. What are others doing?

Kind regards

Sue Spencer

Occupational Health Advisor

Essex County Council

Wellbeing Service

Occupational Health Centre,  PO Box 11

County Hall, Chelmsford

Telephone: 01245 430222/ Ednet 21811

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