NHS is dicking me

Bengaboy said:
And at such a busy point at work - they have already told me I definitely would not be able to have the time off. I can appreciate why, but it is still majorly pants! :(
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Now I could be wrong and things could have changed in the 6 years since I left but I am sure if it is in fact a required medical treatment then it is illegal for your employer to prevent you taking time off to get it sorted out.

If it is an elective procedure then that's different and your employer is under no obligation to allow you the time.

But either way with a doctors note they cannot prevent you going on sick
 
xarr said:
As has been pointed out, its not the NHS "dicking" you, its your work. Health trumps work, end of.
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Agreed!
I have always been self employed from being a kid and I'm getting on a bit now and don't believe in workers simply taking time off for just any ache or pain BUT, if your case is genuinely benficial to your well-being, then take the time off !

In the end your personal health is ultimately more important than your job!
 
Larkspeed said:
Now I could be wrong and things could have changed in the 6 years since I left but I am sure if it is in fact a required medical treatment then it is illegal for your employer to prevent you taking time off to get it sorted out.
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But you are obliged to get treatment in your own time and make every effort to do so.
I can definitely say in the last 23 years my Doctor, Dentist and eye appointments have all been in my own time.
Before 1988 I used to take advantage like a lot of people do.
 
Your treatment from the NHS doesn't sounds unusual to me. It's too bad if your condition is affecting your life but if it's not imminently life threatening anymore then you just have to wait a bit.

I had a nasty eye problem a while ago, and when it was serious and there was possibility of serious long term damage the treatment was immiediate and fantastic. When the threat subsided and it was simply a matter of assessing the damage and deciding a course for the future the appointments became a lot more scattered and distant. That's just what you get when you deal with busy people.

So I love the NHS, but it isn't perfect.
 
I like how some people are saying 'It is your right' and 'Get a Doctors note' but not all of us have the protection of a big company or a nice boss.
A boss could make it very hard for him and tribunal money is zilch compared to losing a job.
The OP has alternatives:
He could ask his boss when the best time would be and try and get an alternative appointment at a different hospital that suits the boss.
He needs to sit down with his boss and make him realise that a couple of hours could turn into weeks if not treated.
I say couple of hours but OP's location is Leicester and his appointment is at Plymouth!!
 
If you want any help, you have to pay. Tell your GP to put everything through privately.

Otherwise, be prepared to wait. A long time.
 
xarr said:
As has been pointed out, its not the NHS "dicking" you, its your work. Health trumps work, end of.
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Your work can't stop you attending the hospital.
I think you'll find that not legal if you give them notice.

Also 5 weeks for a procedural inverstigation isn't such a longtime. The first 6 month wait was however, rebalancing their waiting lists.
 
I think that you really should get your priorities right here!

I'm currently in bed after having my gallbladder removed...currently very, very sore. Thankfully work have been great but regardless I've got the official documentation to back me up. Aslong as you have this then there should be no problems.
 
JBuk said:
Don't take any **** , the NHS should revolve around you and your work schedule!
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Erm... No it shouldn't. It has far too many people to treat, to try and work around everyone. They give you an appointment where they have a spare slot. You can't make it? Tough ****.

Don't talk out of your rear.
 
Van Hellseek said:
Try getting the same treatment in another country.

Then you might learn to appreciate getting it at all. Let alone having to wait a bit.
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Actually to be fair should he be able to afford it there are plenty of countries out there with excellent facilities.

[Cas];18861580 said:
Erm... No it shouldn't. It has far too many people to treat, to try and work around everyone. They give you an appointment where they have a spare slot. You can't make it? Tough ****.

Don't talk out of your rear.
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I sense the sarcasm detector is weak in this one.
 
Honestly, it's not the fairest thing but contact your MP. I did that when I was on an 18 month waiting list for an operation, after a quick letter the waiting list shrunk down to 6 months.

*Awaits flames*
 
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