Hi
Yes he can work, investigate if there are any issues at work that are
exacerbating the problem and obviously remove these. It sounds as though he
really finds work of benefit and absence could result in him being worse.
With his consent write to his GP giving details of the
advice/recommendations you are making and inviting the GP to contact you if
he has particular concerns
Anna Harrington
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occ health)
Midlands Region Director AOHNP
www.harringtonenterprises.co.uk
07816212836
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From: "Lin Franklin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:15 AM
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Sick certificate
Good Morning All!
I am hoping to pick your collective intellect brains on a PTSD case. This
chap an ex military & police serviceman, works as an auditor and has
recently been diagnosed with PTSD (a few months ago). He is currently
undergoing treatment with Combat Stress as well as with BUPA through private
health insurance. Although he has been fairly managing work duties, he has
been frequently going off sick lately. HR have not been forthcoming with
taking on board suggested adjustments by OH such as: flexible working,
working from home on some days, allowing time off for appointments etc. Now
this chap went to see his GP and GP has signed him unfit for work for 50
days. Chap says this was a mistake as he feels he can manage work duties
despite frequent sickness absences. HR wants to know if he can be at work
against his GP's advice. Is there anything that OH can do?
I look foward to you responses.
Lin Franklin
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