On Aug 31, 2012 2:35 PM, "Jan Schuster Occupational Health Advisor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Thank you all for your prompt replies. That has been very helpful.

 

Kind regards

 

Jan Schuster

Occupational Health Advisor

 

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lindsey Hall
Sent: 31 August 2012 14:20
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] EqA

 

Hi

 

My understanding is that conditions should be regarded in the absence of treatment, so you need to consider what he would be/was like before the surgery.  If his mobility was significantly restricted, he is likely to be regarded as covered by a tribunal although hopefully after your planned phased return, other adjustments will be minimal or not required.

 

Thanks

 

Lindsey

 

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jan Schuster Occupational Health Advisor
Sent: 31 August 2012 13:47
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] EqA

 

Hello All

 

I am looking for some advice on whether the EqA is likely to apply to a chap I saw who had a total knee replacement due to Osteo-arthritis, which he has had for a number of years. His surgery has been successful and his recovery so far has been uneventful and therefore he is aiming to return to work on a phased return the beginning of October. He is not on any medication or receiving any other treatment for it. His knee is slightly swollen and there is some stiffness as expected. He is walking with a stick to give him confidence at present. I would appreciate your comments.

 

Kind regards

 

Jan Schuster

Occupational Health Advisor

 

Essex County Council

Wellbeing Service

Occupational Health Centre,  PO Box 11

County Hall, Chelmsford

Telephone: 01245 430222/ Ednet 20221

 

******************************** Please remove this footer before replying.

OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html

CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH

 

Click here to report this email as spam.

******************************** Please remove this footer before replying.

OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html

CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH

******************************** Please remove this footer before replying.

OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html

CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH