Endometriosis and work

marie789

Hi all,

I am new to this community. I am just looking for a bit of advice in regards to work and my condition.

I have suffered with endometriosis for many years but was only officially diagnosed in 2016 via laparoscopy. I  have been in constant pain for a very long time which was affecting my mobility.  I am currently off work again while I recover from my 2nd laparoscopy surgery to remove the endometriosis (again).

I am just wondering if there's any support for me when it comes to work? I know when I go back I will have a review of my absence and they will place a sanction against me although this was a planned surgery.

I also have aspergers and am currently stressing myself out by obsessing over what is going to happen when I go back to work. I struggle in these absence meetings as I get worked up I get upset or can come across quite defensive. I don't want to lose but I feel its a bit unfair I get sanctioned when my absence is due to a condition that is incurable and out of my control.  I manage it best I can and never take time off work if my pain is bad etc I go to work.

Is there anything that can support me in my meeting? I'd be grateful for any advice.

Thank you

M x

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @marie789, and welcome to the community!

I've moved this post into our ask an employment advisor category where somebody will hopefully be in touch soon and able to advise. In the meantime, you may be interested in Scope's Support to Work scheme.

Mwila_Scope

Hi @marie789
Hope you are well.

sorry to hear about your situation. i don't see how this would be an problem if this was a planned absence and was management where aware of this?

I think the best thing for you to do at this moment is to get in contact with ACAS   on 0300 123 1100, who will be able to legal information on all work place problems.
Hope that helps and let us know how you get on