Time off for hospital apointment

[Postal1]

Hi guys, i've been diognosed with a condition which needs further investigation at the hospital. Now my condition falls under the DDA according to atos.
Does any agreement exist about time off for hospital visits. Will i have to book a days holiday?

My second question is about my delivery. atos said i need access to toilets when doing outside duties. How do i stand on this, eg: can they say the local dentist or pub is okay or do i get a say?

[gj1023]

If you are covered by the DDA and your hospital appointment is because of this condition, then you are entitled to time off to go. Any time off you need or have, because of a condition covered by the DDA does not count against you, as it comes under "reasonable adjustment" so my union rep informs me

[bandit650]

As for needing a loo out on delivery you should have some where already its a right not just a item they might think about putting on as an after thought,if you have a medical condition then your manager should be doing all he/she can to help or assist,use all that is available to you to help you through.

[Postal1]

As for needing a loo out on delivery you should have some where already its a right not just a item they might think about putting on as an after thought,if you have a medical condition then your manager should be doing all he/she can to help or assist,use all that is available to you to help you through.

Thanks for the feedback. just that we're going through an entire repick soon. I just don't want to be stitched up by management when it comes to my pick.

[General Mannerheim]

If you are covered by the DDA and your hospital appointment is because of this condition, then you are entitled to time off to go. Any time off you need or have, because of a condition covered by the DDA does not count against you, as it comes under "reasonable adjustment" so my union rep informs me

Yeah bet he didn`t say that you also have to be registered with Royal Mail`s Disability Helpline Department as well otherwise they won`t recognise you suddenly telling them hey I`m covered under the DDA. Otherwise half the Post Office would be doing it.

[gj1023]

If you are covered by the DDA and your hospital appointment is because of this condition, then you are entitled to time off to go. Any time off you need or have, because of a condition covered by the DDA does not count against you, as it comes under "reasonable adjustment" so my union rep informs me

Yeah bet he didn`t say that you also have to be registered with Royal Mail`s Disability Helpline Department as well otherwise they won`t recognise you suddenly telling them hey I`m covered under the DDA. Otherwise half the Post Office would be doing it.

Nope he did not , words would never be enough for anyone, proof is obviously needed. I came in with my letter, from the Hospital confirming my condition , which is covered by the DDA and that was enough for my Dom . Never heard of " Royal Mail`s Disability Helpline Department "

[postietaz]

your be welcome in all those places trust alan ,until you start to leave those massive skids over da pan en that kebab after smell can i borrow ur bog mate NOooooo :cfo

[dave7634]

Nope he did not , words would never be enough for anyone, proof is obviously needed. I came in with my letter, from the Hospital confirming my condition , which is covered by the DDA and that was enough for my Dom . Never heard of " Royal Mail`s Disability Helpline Department "[/quote]

Neither have I but found this number on the internet (Royal Mail Disability Helpline Telephone: 0114 241 4731) and will be ringing them myself at some poiunt tomorrow morning for more info on what these people offer.