Off sick but I have a disability

[Lawrencepa2014]

So I have bipolar but I’m not sure if they put me on a stage 1. I know they shouldn’t have because it’s a disability. After the meeting I signed some forms without thinking and I’m not sure if I basically confirmed to them I have accepted the stage? Well that was last time and I’m off sick again with stress and depression and I’m worried what this will mean as I’ve already got a stage (possibly). They have ruled out a stage before but this time my disability didn’t get mentioned or anything. I’m not sure if they’re screwing me over with stages when they shouldn’t be

[denhamhoop]

Speak to your rep but I wouldn't worry about whether you got a Stage 1 Procedure they are ten a penny in fact if it's been issued due to your illness/disability it works to your advantage further down the road. As always Royal Mail quote about Mental Health being top of their priorities until it interferes with you actually being at work then different story. Would suggest you see your GP as well(Yep I know nearly impossible at the moment) and explain how their attitude to your illness is causing you extra stress

[Woody Guthrie]

Signing it, not signing it doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things so I wouldn't lose sleep over that.

[tractorboy2]

Unless you get a letter in writing informing you that future absences due to your disability will count against you , then they should be discounted.
The agreement says the amount of absences must be excessive. Always take a rep with you to any review meetings.

[rubberbond]

When you return to work and have your “ welcome back meeting”, you must make sure you tell the person “welcoming you back”, that your absence was directly attributable to your condition, should it then go further on down the road you have that in writing and they cannot wriggle out of their responsibilities towards you. Hope you feel better soon.