Happy New Year all. My boss recently asked me about Fibro and how it affects me. Does anyone know of an easy read article I can give to him.

I'm a bit annoyed with him as he interviewed me and under the Equality Act ( Employers should make reasonable adjustments at interview for candidates) I was very open about my condition but after 5 unsuccsessful interviews, no consistent feedback, less experienced candidates being offered posts. I have been offered a permenant post as another succsessful candidate pulled out. This has led me to have the worse flare up in 4 years & 5 weeks off work. I'm hoping giving him information will help other's in the future. I certainly will NOT be attending any more interviews!

[Mdaisy]

Hello JeniO,

Sorry to hear you are experiencing all this stress which is likely to be exacerbating you Fibro symptoms and increasing your pain experience.

I would like to provide you with some information that may help. Firstly we have a page on our FibroAction website about Fibro, please see below;

fibroaction.org/pages/work-...

We can also provide you with more information about your rights and reasonable adjustments if you email me directly using [e-mail]. I would be happy to help and I look forward to receiving you email.

You mention some information about Fibro that you can give to your employer. Please also see our 'All about Fibro' range of factsheets you are able to download and print which may help, link below;

fibroaction.org/Pages/What-...

I hope this information helps and please do email me should you have any other queries and I'll be happy to assist you further

Best Wishes

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[Fibroj in reply to Mdaisy]

Thank you, I have just printed off some information and it's great! I will copy some for my family and friends too Jeni x

[Mdaisy in reply to Fibroj]

No worries, you are welcome. Please do email me as the information about your rights may be of help too

You've confused me a little, have you got a professional avatar and a personal one ? If so that explains it !

[Hidden in reply to Mdaisy]

No I don't think so? I will check from my home computer that I am not signed up under my persoanl email. Or we have gremlins in the system. Speak soon Jen x

[bourne]

i would find the information and give him a leaflet with the web address to use. if he wants to know more tell him to do his home work and look it up for him self hopefully he will become more understanding and ask you the right questions . this condition come under the works disabled act you should be well supported if you have no joy with him i would recommend you talk to your hr department. i know what you are going through it very hard to talk about this condition and get across what your going through and getting people to understand good luck for the future and try not to get to uptight about it this is a chronic illness your fibro friend bourne