Hi im new on here but I would really like some advice?

[SamD]

I try not to be off work but as you all know sometimes the pain is unbearable. My work knows that it's endometriosis. But still they keep giving me verbal warnings because they think that the hospital and the gp will see me quicker I don't know what to do

[Impatient]

The NHS won't give a stuff about verbal warnings. So that will not spedd up diagnosis or treatments either.

Are you in a Union at work - if yes please contact your Union for advice, because your employer cannot discriminate against you for having a chronic illness or disability - under the Equality Act.

They must make allowances for all hosp and GP appointments and they must make reasonable provision to help you in the work place.

Whether that means being flexible to llow you time off when you are in pain solong as you make up the time on the days you re not in pain.

Of they reduce your hours or the number of days you work, or change the type of work you do so that you would be less likely to suffer pin asa a consequence of the work.

Verbal warnings for something you have no control over are cruel and counter productive. Have they made any efforts to discuss with you ways to work around your time off with pain? Have they referred you to see an Occupational Health assessor?

I know many employers do use the verbal warning system as a means to get employees fired, so before the situation gets worse please seek expert advice from a Union official on what your employee rights are.

The Citizens Advice Bureau may also have guidance leaflets for you or be able to direct you to where you can get help with this.

Verbal Warnings are bullying, when someone has a chronic illness which is not yet being managed properly.

I wish you the best of luck in this. It is something many of us have faced and it is the last thing you need when you are struggling enough as it is.

[Abbs]

I am so sorry to hear this I am not working so I don't know how endo affect your work can't you see your work doctor so that you have it on record from medical point of view how endo can affect your work. Maybe you need letter from your consultant and Gp to your boss so that you don't get into any problem at work. Good luck

[CharlieSays]

Have a look at Citizens Advice website, also ACAS and the Goverment Work and Pensions sites - they all have advice on your rights as an employee, whether or not you have a Union.