cancer

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 07 Apr 2016, 21:13

Hi new to this been diagnosed with cancer trying to find out if i am covered under the dda thingy, i also have ibs, depression and chrones.on a stage 2 going for opperation soon been told it will trigger a stage 3, can anybody give me some insight on where i stand please. got enough to worry about at the momment dont need to be worrying about my employment.thx in advance.worried.

Chewster · Post by **Chewster** » 07 Apr 2016, 23:12

Got no idea I'm afraid mate but just want to pass my best wishes on to you

bluealbert · Post by **bluealbert** » 08 Apr 2016, 08:47

Also got no idea but best wishes to you mate.

rottathehutlet · Post by **rottathehutlet** » 08 Apr 2016, 10:02

I have just been off for 7 months with bowel cancer. I am due back to work on a phased return on 18th April.
You are covered by the Equality Act, as cancer is classed as a disability.
A lot of people on here have said that OHAssist have been less than helpful, but in my experience they have been extremely helpful, so it might be a good idea to ask your manager for a referral.
I know what you're going through and wish you all the very best mate.

pants123 · Post by **pants123** » 08 Apr 2016, 12:40

Im sorry to here your situation....

I really hope you get well soon....

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 08 Apr 2016, 13:12

bobsdog wrote:Hi new to this been diagnosed with cancer trying to find out if i am covered under the dda thingy, i also have ibs, depression and chrones.on a stage 2 going for opperation soon been told it will trigger a stage 3, can anybody give me some insight on where i stand please. got enough to worry about at the momment dont need to be worrying about my employment.thx in advance.worried.

https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disabi ... y-act-2010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Progressive conditions
A progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled.

However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day you’re diagnosed with HIV infection, cancer or multiple sclerosis.

If a stage 3 is triggered it will be best handled by an Area Safety Rep as they will have had the appropriate training, and with your other conditions it could be very complicated, all the other absences and the reasons for them will need to be looked at, and while some will be discounted, it's possible not all will be. AFAIK only absences caused by conditions that are covered by the Equality Act are discounted, and only if the manager could be reasonably expected to know you were covered by it. In other words, you have to tell the manager about your condition/s for him to able to discount them and allow him to follow the correct procedure.

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:01

Chewster wrote:Got no idea I'm afraid mate but just want to pass my best wishes on to you

thankyou i appreciate your thought, shant be letting it beat me,im far to stubborn.

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:02

bluealbert wrote:Also got no idea but best wishes to you mate.

thx blueheart hope thats bristol rovers blue. ill beat it , but appreciate your comment.thx

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:02

bluealbert wrote:Also got no idea but best wishes to you mate.

thx blueheart hope thats bristol rovers blue. ill beat it , but appreciate your comment.thx

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:03

rottathehutlet wrote:I have just been off for 7 months with bowel cancer. I am due back to work on a phased return on 18th April.
You are covered by the Equality Act, as cancer is classed as a disability.
A lot of people on here have said that OHAssist have been less than helpful, but in my experience they have been extremely helpful, so it might be a good idea to ask your manager for a referral.
I know what you're going through and wish you all the very best mate.

Thankyou is shite innit,Rather do flex. but ill beat it. and thx for the heads up.thx again.Nick.

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:04

pants123 wrote:Im sorry to here your situation....

I really hope you get well soon....

thankyou.

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:06

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
bobsdog wrote:Hi new to this been diagnosed with cancer trying to find out if i am covered under the dda thingy, i also have ibs, depression and chrones.on a stage 2 going for opperation soon been told it will trigger a stage 3, can anybody give me some insight on where i stand please. got enough to worry about at the momment dont need to be worrying about my employment.thx in advance.worried.

https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disabi ... y-act-2010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Progressive conditions
A progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled.

However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day you’re diagnosed with HIV infection, cancer or multiple sclerosis.
If a stage 3 is triggered it will be best handled by an Area Safety Rep as they will have had the appropriate training, and with your other conditions it could be very complicated, all the other absences and the reasons for them will need to be looked at, and while some will be discounted, it's possible not all will be. AFAIK only absences caused by conditions that are covered by the Equality Act are discounted, and only if the manager could be reasonably expected to know you were covered by it. In other words, you have to tell the manager about your condition/s for him to able to discount them and allow him to follow the correct procedure.

trueblueterrier,thx so much for the in sight as of where i syand,thats a big worry of my mind,as it happens[yes im telling the truth] our DOM, is A D ECENT BLOKE SO HOPE TO BE OK.BUT REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME POSTING BACK.

bobsdog · Post by **bobsdog** » 08 Apr 2016, 21:07

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
bobsdog wrote:Hi new to this been diagnosed with cancer trying to find out if i am covered under the dda thingy, i also have ibs, depression and chrones.on a stage 2 going for opperation soon been told it will trigger a stage 3, can anybody give me some insight on where i stand please. got enough to worry about at the momment dont need to be worrying about my employment.thx in advance.worried.

https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disabi ... y-act-2010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Progressive conditions
A progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled.

However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day you’re diagnosed with HIV infection, cancer or multiple sclerosis.
If a stage 3 is triggered it will be best handled by an Area Safety Rep as they will have had the appropriate training, and with your other conditions it could be very complicated, all the other absences and the reasons for them will need to be looked at, and while some will be discounted, it's possible not all will be. AFAIK only absences caused by conditions that are covered by the Equality Act are discounted, and only if the manager could be reasonably expected to know you were covered by it. In other words, you have to tell the manager about your condition/s for him to able to discount them and allow him to follow the correct procedure.

trueblueterrier,thx so much for the in sight as of where i syand,thats a big worry of my mind,as it happens[yes im telling the truth] our DOM, is A D ECENT BLOKE SO HOPE TO BE OK.BUT REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME POSTING BACK.