Need advice please

[arcangelshaz]

Hi Everyone ive recently been diagnosed with copd and heart bkockages.but also had Scoliosis ( curvature of the spine) since i was around 10yrs.i live my job and work as many hours as i can as it helps my back pain.but with all the new health issues.im stressed

Work not very helpful as im on morphine im not allowed it at work can anyone tell me if my employer has any duty off care to workforce by supplying a licked cupboard for me so i can at least have my breakthrough painkillers im so confused right now ive worked with individuals with various disabilities for nearly 30 yrs and apparently im classed as disabled not that its any problem just dont know where i stand regarding work.

[Bella395]

Consult your union about this as they will have all the information about the legal aspects of employing people with disabilities. If you don’t have a union, join one. Re the morphine - ask your prescriber if you can change to the sustained release version. It lasts for 12 hours so you shouldn’t need a locked cupboard if you take the drug before you go to work.

[arcangelshaz in reply to Bella395]

Hi Bella

Thank you so much for getting back to me yeah its slow release im on was on the patch but was allergic to it.but because my shifts start at different times im struggling with a set time hense im needing breakthrough painkillers more which i dont want to depend on.

Im going to phone a union today see how i get on and probably join as our company dont acknowledged unions except one i just need to find which one.so thanks i bever thought off tgem just stressed i think

Will update you when i know anything if thats ok

[Busybee57]

Hi I would get some support from ypur local disability advice project/ CAB. You can also get a work based assessment through OT which should sort out the locked cupboard, an appropriate chair etc. I know its all a bit daunting but you should be able to get some support to help you xx Good luck, let us know how you get on x🐝

[arcangelshaz in reply to Busybee57]

Hi Busybee

Thanks for getting back to me its much appreciated. After reading Bella's message and yours im going to con tact all off the above today see who can help me i said to bella just so stressed never had a days illness in my life apart from the curve in my spine.so that alibg with getting blocked arteries and copd and work hassle just didn't know where else to turn then saw this page yesterday as if it was waiting on me finding it lol

So huge THANK YOU TO You and bella.

Will definitely update you

[Busybee57 in reply to arcangelshaz]

Good luck I'll be rooting for you 👍Xx🐝