Reasonable adjustments

AnkyieSpon

Good morning all. I'm normally giving advice as a scope champion but I'd like some advice. I recently had a bullying/descrimination issue and I am moving from a physical job to a desk job. 

Any advice for reasonable adjustments. I have asked for a sit stand desk. A good chair. Going to mention erganomic keyboard and mouse as I have carpal tunnel but my main issues are Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia. 
Thanks. 

arichmond

Hi @AnkyieSpon I'm sorry to hear about your recent issue at work but I'm glad that you are getting reasonable adjustments made.

You may have seen this, but this Scope page on Reasonable Adjustments may help: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/reasonable-adjustments-at-work/ and this guide about your rights, and giving examples may also help too: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/multipage-guide/employment-workplace-adjustments

I hope this information is useful to you!

Chloe_Scope

Hi @AnkyieSpon, lovely to hear from you!

I'm sorry to hear people haven't been very kind about this, but I hope the articles @arichmond are useful.

Here is some other articles you might find helpful:

• Reasonable Adjustment
• Access to Work grant scheme
• Flexible working
• Asking for adjustments when you become disabled
• If your employer rejects adjustments

AnkyieSpon

Thank you @Chloe_Scope and @arichmond I will have a read. I am hopeful as our new boss seems to be more on top of issues then the last one. 

Tommyb92

Hi Ankiye I’ve had to go through something similar, I went through Access to Work Which is a Government Scheme they can go through the assessment process with you as well hope this may be of some use?

Chloe_Scope

I hope so @AnkyieSpon! Please do let us know how you get on.

Han_

Hi @AnkyieSpon and thank you for your post.

In addition to all the fab resources above, I think it is good to be as specific as possible in regards to what adjustments you need. For example, what kind of chair? Does it need to be more firm or soft? Do you need lumbar support? Does the height and back need to be adjustable?

I hope you get the adjustments you need and enjoy your new role. Do let us know how you get on!

Han