thought o h were there to help

YORKYSUE

sorry not been on for awhile been so down didnt want it to spread to everyone else ,always thought that occ health were there to help you stay in work even though my manager does not want me to went for another meeting with them after my manager shouted at me in front of my class that i had refused to see them what i was trying to do was have them meet me at school then it wouldnt take most of the day to get to their office and back ,i had been to see my g p the week before and she had given me copies of my m r i report what meds i was on and letter from doc at pain clinic my doc said i could restrain if i had to but no moving and handling and that it would be better for me if i stayed in the class i had been in for the last 3 years ,i had a feeling that my manager had already spoken to this lady ?cos when i said no moving and handling she said i should go on a m an h course and that it isnt up to me or my doc where i go its my managers and if she puts me in primary and i cant do it then i dont have a job i am fed up it is one fight after another to top it all my manager is off sick having an operation on her knee you would think she would understand i spoke to a lovely lady at D I A L an she advised that i go above my manager as it is a reasonable adjustment im not asking for much i am doing my job even though manager said im not but the staff i work with say i am doing everything i should be doing and more sorry for the long rant just have a permanent headache from the stress of it all thank you hope everyone is well sue

dreamdaisy

I can feel your frustration as that all came out in one long burst. I have had no dealings with OH and never will as I am self-employed (I'm pretty good at sorting things out to suit me) but I have read posts on here and the working matters forum where OH have been of use and benefit. Am I right in remembering that you are involved in special needs education? Is there a possibility that you could be moved into a more admin-type role? I am sure things will get settled in time Yorkysue, it's just a matter of living with - and wading through - all the dross and aggro first. Take care. DD

barbara12

Aww Sue you really needed that rant,please dont apologise for it, we are all here to help one another and if listening helps you then I am Happy to do it.
I dont know what is wrong with this country when people like you are willing to carry on working and dont get the help.
Your manager is certainly getting above herself, Im so glad you have been in touch with DIAL.
I do hope you can relax this weekend, and try to have some me time xxx

YORKYSUE

Thank you DD and Barbara yes im in special needs i wouldnt like been stuck in the office i love my job its hard work at times but you get so much out of it thanks sue

dreamdaisy

I work as a private tutor for dyslexics and I am fortunate enough to work on a one-to-one basis, which I realise is entirely different to your situation. When I look back on what I used to be able to do I cannot help but grieve (and marvel) but I have been forced to adjust my working life - it is far from easy, especially when one is at the 'mercy' of an employer but I am hope there are ways and means. I suggest at least a week-end full of sulks and 'WHY MEs?' etc, then in time re-group and get your fighting kit assembled. This time could be both the end of something and the beginning of something. DD