closing the contract based on ill health

[Moponiya]

Hi

I started to work for a well-konwn supermarket in AUG 2007,permanent contract.

In March 2009 I started feeling dizzy and not able to go to work as I work in service counters and had to slice ham and working with sharp things.

 

Since then I am still feeling dizzy.I have visited so many times my Gp and specialists,done tests,finally they told me I have to do some physiotherapy and by doing that if I don't get 100% ok, I'll see progress at least.I am waiting for the physiotherapy appointment from the hospital.

 

I was on statytory sick pay which ended back in Sep and then I applied for Employment support which I have not got the result yet.I was in contact with our company Occupational health Adviser(have not visited me at all,just talked on the phone),informing her of my progress.Back in August she completed a health check list on the phone with me.The result was sent to personnel manager whom I had a meeting with her back in Sep.

 

The occupational health adviser concluded that I am NOT able to work which I disagree and told the manager at that meeting.they told me that they can not keep the job open for me and at that stage they did not know when I do get better.SO I asked them if we could have another meeting later as I was supposed to go to a hospital and do some tests and visit the specialist.

 

I did the above and in the meeting with my employer I told them that I am not able to do the same job as I was doing before as it needs dealing operating machinary and dealing with sharp things but I am able to do other jobs like working in the office or even check out.

 

They decided to close my contract based on ill health which I think is unfair.I did not sign the health check list as I told them that was done back in Aug and now it is Nov and I think I am able to work with some adjustment.But they told me that they have made the decision and they can not put my health at risk and if I am not happy I can appeal and my appeal will be considered whithin the organization by an independant gruop.

 

Do you think I have a chance to appeal and what shall I say in appeal request.can I ask for a face to face meeting with Pesonnel and policy Administration member(the independant group).Do I get any severence payment at all?I have not had any holiday as my sickness started in March 2009.Am i entitled top get the money for my holiday?The last thing is that they have sent me the appeal form which I have to tick the apprpriate box which I do not know my case goes under Grievance Procedure or Disciplinary one.and the last thing is that they have provided me with an envelope stamped 1st calss but the name of a person is added by hand before the title which is typed.Is that ok or the manager is sending my appeal to a person that she knows well so they can work together and take no action against my appeal.

 

I do appreciate for your prompt reply as I have to send them the appeal within a couple of hours(last minute action) and thanks for you time.

[Guest Old_andrew2018]

Are you a member of a trade union?

[Moponiya]

No.

[2ltr16valve]

is this not a breach of the DDA ? (disability discrimination act)