Has anyone won their application for ill health retirement

[Jeannie]

I have hypothyroidism Fibromyalgia ME back degenerate discs and have cortisone injections in knees

[evey]

hello, I'm afraid I didn't. Although my employer offered to do everything possible to help me back to work and held my job open for nearly 15 months. This was for a second time, as I had 6 months off with breast cancer, nov'10. I would have been given Retirement due to ill health if my doctor had stated that I wouldn't be fit to work again. Even although, I have multiple health problems and all deteriorating, she refused. Therefore, I was Dismissed due to ill health. at the end of April. If I recover good health ? I am welcome to apply again for a job and past history will not be held against me. What employer in his right mind would re-employ me after all this.

My new gp said the best thing for me would be to get my head sorted (seeing new psychiatrist) and get myself back to work!!!! ( She knew I was losing my job) I am a whole person, not a separate head and body! I would have loved to have got back to my wee job, but while the doctors continue to leave me untreated, I've no chance.

I wish you well and hope that your situation turns out better.

Evey.x

[Jeannie]

Gosh it's dreadful. My GP n consultant neurologist have said they would support my application but I am too scared to go for it. I have returned on greatly reduced hours but every day is a challenge.